Greg Flakne, CP, with thirty years of nursery and landscape experience, opened Flakne’s Exterior Design/Scape Co. in 1996. A St. Paul native, Greg began his landscape experience at the age of 15 at Highland Nursery in St. Paul. He studied Landscape Design immediately after high school, and then majored in Landscape Horticulture at the University of Minnesota. Greg worked as a Landscape Designer at Bachman’s for ten years. He was then hired as Landscape Manager of Mulligan’s Tree Moving Co. in Northfield, Minnesota to create and run its new landscape department. Later, realizing the need to have better control of the many aspects of his landscaping projects, Greg opened Flakne’s in the spring of 1996.

Greg is heralded for his ability to incorporate his clients’ ideas and needs with his expertise and knowledge of all aspects of landscaping and horticulture. Using the highest quality materials, Flakne’s experienced and professional landscape and construction crews will create the ideal outdoor living space. From the initial consultation with clients, through the installation of each project, and especially through quality control and final customer satisfaction, Greg is known throughout the Twin Cities for his friendly and professional service. Flakne’s is an active member of the Minnesota Nursery and Landscape Association (MNLA) in which Greg has earned certification as a Certified (Nursery and Landscape) Professional (CP). A professional with this title is concerned with creating and maintaining a high standard of excellence and quality in landscaping. Greg served on the MNLA certification committee for ten years, encouraging others in the Landscape industry to earn this title by passing oral and written exams. He has also served on the Landscape Design Committee and currently is a member of the Construction Committee for the MNLA.

Greg lives in Chanhassen with his wife and two busy sons. He is active on the Chanhassen Chamber of Commerce Government Action Committee, is Den Leader for his youngest son’s Cub Scout Den, and frequently can be seen coaching youth sports on local fields and courts.