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Q: How much will 4 yards of dirt cover?

• <div><p>How much 4 yards of dirt will cover depends on how deep you want the soil to be. In general, a yard of dirt will cover 324 square feet for a 1-inch depth or 100 square feet for a 3-inch depth. Therefore, you can expect 4 yards to cover between 400 and 1,296 square feet if you keep your soil depth between 1 and 3 inches.</p></div>

Q: What should you do with areas of grass that won't grow?

• <div><p>There are several reasons <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/why-dead-grass-your-lawn-inevitable.htm">your grass may be dying</a> that could be in or out of your control. The most common issues include poor drainage, under/overwatering, poor soil pH, low soil nutrients, low sunlight, or too much foot traffic.</p><p> </p></div>

Q: What are the colors of the foliage?

• <div><p>During the fall, you&rsquo;re likely to see foliage in stunning shades of orange, red, yellow, and brown. These colors emerge because of a seasonal decline in the pigment chlorophyll that makes leaves green.</p></div>

Q: Do I need to provide plants from a nursery for a landscaper?

• <div><p>If you&rsquo;re hiring a landscaper to plant the garden of your dreams, you do not need to provide them with plants that you bought yourself from a nursery. While you certainly can provide your landscaper with plants, keep in mind that some nurseries provide discounts to landscaping companies, therefore potentially lowering your materials cost. Beyond the cost of the plants themselves, you need to have additional materials like topsoil and mulch for the project. Most likely, your landscaper can get a discount on these materials as well, so it&rsquo;s worth speaking with them before making any large purchases.</p></div>

Q: Are elm trees good for planting?

• <div><p>If shade is a priority for you, then panting elm trees is a fine choice. A full mature elm tree has enough aesthetic appeal for some folks that it could add value to your home. </p><p>That said, never plant elm trees too close to your home, sewer line, or sidewalks, as their roots can damage these, which can lead to costly repairs.</p></div>

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Last update on October 13, 2025

Reviewed in October 2025
I explained what I wanted for a fence and gate. I received exactly what I asked for. It is beautiful.. The crew and the project were a fun experience. They worked hard and cleaned up after them selves. I will be having them back for some upcoming projects I have planned. I do recommend them....
MTZ Concrete Corp.
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Reviewed in September 2024
Great service and highly recommended.
Kelly Lawn Care, LLC
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Reviewed in February 2024
I was very pleased how customizable my service was. My needs changed each visit and were accommodated accordingly. Very thorough and pleasant.
JMetro Cleaning
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Reviewed in June 2023
Had a wonderful experience. The install was quick and the dog guard expert was great with my dogs and showing them the boundaries. Would definitely recommend.
Dog Guard
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Reviewed in September 2022
The quality of the product is exceptional and the workmanship was excellent. The installer did a fantastic job and very courteous and kind!! Highly recommend this company!
Bath Planet of Des Moines
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Reviewed in July 2022
Did a good job. Cleaned up once they were done which is appreciated.
ReadyClean Exterior Services
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Reviewed in August 2021
They arrived on time and did a great job on tree trimming. Everything was cleaned up. I would hire them again.
E&H Maintenance and Tree Services
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Reviewed in June 2017
My experience with Affordable Foam was not good. The owner, Jason Juran, offered an initial quote that included a significant part of the foundation of our home, which was one of the key reasons I hired Affordable Foam over another company. He then informed us midway through the job that he had...
AFI Insulation
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Titan Excavating, LLC

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Landscape - Soil, Sand, Mulch and Rock DeliveryDesigner - LandscapeLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping+5 more

Serving Ackley, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Will is extremely knowledgeable and able to explain in detail to a layman the design as well as the reasoning behind it. We had a somewhat complex driveway put in on a slope with bad water drainage and the company did an amazing job putting in the drive and re-routing the water. They did it all in two days and went above and beyond."

+25

Response time9 hrs

8 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by80%of homeowners

Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Ackley, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"They were able to repair my fence quickly and efficiently"

Response time6 hrs

Response rate93%

84 neighbors recently requested a quote

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One Vision Inspections LLC

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Lawn Care - Maintain and Mow a Lawn

Serving Ackley, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

One Vision Inspections started as a home inspection company, and we're currently expanding into lawn care services. We now offer both home inspections and lawn maintenance, so depending on what you need, I can point you in the right direction. Rather than creating a separate company, we're currently operating both services under the One Vision name.\n\n

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Tyreek

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Serving Ackley, IA and surrounding areas

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Hi I’m looking for more work on the side I operate equipment full time

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Adrian Cervantes

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Landscape Curbing - Install

Serving Ackley, IA and surrounding areas

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I’m a young man looking for business opportunities and getting my name out there to eventually make it a full time career bilingual speak English and Spanish

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D & E Outside Services

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Architect - LandscapeDesigner - LandscapeDrywell - Construct or Rebuild+11 more

Serving Ackley, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired D & E Outside services to do yard clean up/removal. They contacted me and came to my house to give me an estimate in a very timely manner. The estimate was very reasonable. When they had scheduling difficulties they contacted me to let me know. They aren't done with the services yet but have communicated every step of the way!"

Recommended by100%of homeowners

Architect - LandscapeDesigner - LandscapeDrywell - Construct or Rebuild+8 more

Serving Ackley, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Bernd was very responsive to our requests and was a delight to work with. He is definitely an expert on pond construction and the mechanics needed to have a functional, safe, and attractive water feature on your property. He is an expert on fish health and water quality. Highly recommend!"

+20

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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JDM Roofing & Home Improvements

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Architect - LandscapeDesigner - LandscapeDrywell - Construct or Rebuild+8 more

Serving Ackley, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

"It was awesome. They knew what they were doing, friendly, and good price with high end work."

+32

Recommended by100%of homeowners

Lawn Care - Maintain and Mow a Lawn

Serving Ackley, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great, he weed whacks and cleans up the yard nicely."

+11

Recommended by100%of homeowners

Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Ackley, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Quick to reply when I reached out to request services to clean up trees that damage and he also did tree removal. Travis was quick to get me on the schedule and get the work completed. Fast and efficient and didn't break the bank! Would definitely recommend!"

Response time5 hrs

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Landscaping questions, answered by experts

How much 4 yards of dirt will cover depends on how deep you want the soil to be. In general, a yard of dirt will cover 324 square feet for a 1-inch depth or 100 square feet for a 3-inch depth. Therefore, you can expect 4 yards to cover between 400 and 1,296 square feet if you keep your soil depth between 1 and 3 inches.

There are several reasons your grass may be dying that could be in or out of your control. The most common issues include poor drainage, under/overwatering, poor soil pH, low soil nutrients, low sunlight, or too much foot traffic.

During the fall, you’re likely to see foliage in stunning shades of orange, red, yellow, and brown. These colors emerge because of a seasonal decline in the pigment chlorophyll that makes leaves green.

If you’re hiring a landscaper to plant the garden of your dreams, you do not need to provide them with plants that you bought yourself from a nursery. While you certainly can provide your landscaper with plants, keep in mind that some nurseries provide discounts to landscaping companies, therefore potentially lowering your materials cost. Beyond the cost of the plants themselves, you need to have additional materials like topsoil and mulch for the project. Most likely, your landscaper can get a discount on these materials as well, so it’s worth speaking with them before making any large purchases.

If shade is a priority for you, then panting elm trees is a fine choice. A full mature elm tree has enough aesthetic appeal for some folks that it could add value to your home.

That said, never plant elm trees too close to your home, sewer line, or sidewalks, as their roots can damage these, which can lead to costly repairs.

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