Landscaping Services Prior Lake MN | Call Midwest Outdoor Services
5381 Manor Rd SE, Prior Lake, MN 55372
Property Service Solutions
- Lawn care
- Tree care services
Local Business Overview
Midwest Outdoor Services is a Prior Lake-based landscaping company dedicated to preserving the beauty and health of local properties. We specialize in addressing the common regional challenges of persistent weed infestations and destructive tree root damage that can ruin lawns. Our targeted approach involves thorough weed identification and strategic removal to prevent regrowth, combined with expert solutions for managing invasive roots to restore a level, healthy turf. As a community-focused team, we understand the specific soil and climate conditions of Prior Lake and Scott County, providing reliable, effective care to protect your outdoor investment and enhance your home's curb appeal.
Common Questions
What's the most effective way to tackle the persistent weeds in my Prior Lake yard?
The key is a multi-step approach: first, we correctly identify the weed types common to our area, like creeping Charlie or crabgrass. Then, we use targeted treatments and manual removal, followed by core aeration and overseeding to help your desired grass outcompete weeds. A healthy, dense lawn is the best long-term defense.
My lawn is bumpy and damaged from surface tree roots. Can this be fixed without harming the tree?
Absolutely. For minor issues, we carefully add a thin layer of topsoil and compost mix over the roots and reseed. For more significant damage, we may recommend a professional-grade lawn leveling process or, as a last resort, discuss strategic root pruning with an arborist to preserve both your tree's health and your lawn's smooth surface.
How can I prevent tree roots from damaging my lawn in the future?
Proactive care is best. We recommend choosing deep-rooted tree species when planting new trees, maintaining proper mulching beds around existing trees to discourage roots from venturing into the lawn, and ensuring deep, infrequent watering for your turf. This encourages grass roots to grow deeper and tree roots to stay where they're needed.

















