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Q: What are common features included in lakefront landscaping projects?

• <div><p>Common features in lakefront landscaping projects include native and water-tolerant plants, stone paths, docks or piers, seating areas, and erosion control solutions to create a harmonious integration with the waterfront setting.</p></div>

Q: Does monkey grass need sun or shade?

• <div><p>Monkey grass isn&rsquo;t too picky when it comes to light conditions: It needs sun but prefers partial shade. While it can tolerate full sun, it thrives in environments with partial shade (around four to six hours of sunlight per day). The black mondo grass variety is the most tolerant of heat from direct sunlight.</p></div>

Q: How do you use old tires in a garden?

• <div><p>Many people have used old tires in gardens as raised beds, planters, tree rings, and DIY decor. However, these uses are not recommended due to the toxicity of many of the chemicals used to manufacture tires. These chemicals can leach into the soil and water as the tire breaks down, creating environmental pollution and health hazards for gardeners and their families. </p></div>

Q: What do I do with holes after pulling weeds?

• <div><p>You can fill the holes weeds leave behind with soil or sand to avoid unsightly spots or tripping hazards. If you remove weeds from a grassy area, fill the hole with soil and grass seed, and water regularly to promote grass growth. </p></div>

Q: How do you make a drainage ditch look good?

• <div><p>If you don&rsquo;t like the way your empty drainage ditch looks, reach out to a local landscaping professional to discuss your options. They may be able to liven it up with plants, stones, bushes, or other decorative elements. You can also add your own landscaping, but you should first make sure that it won&rsquo;t block your ditch or prevent it from operating effectively.</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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Designer - LandscapeLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping - For Business+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%

77 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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Lawn & Yard Waste Clean UpLawn Care - Maintain and Mow a Lawn

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

Common features in lakefront landscaping projects include native and water-tolerant plants, stone paths, docks or piers, seating areas, and erosion control solutions to create a harmonious integration with the waterfront setting.

Monkey grass isn’t too picky when it comes to light conditions: It needs sun but prefers partial shade. While it can tolerate full sun, it thrives in environments with partial shade (around four to six hours of sunlight per day). The black mondo grass variety is the most tolerant of heat from direct sunlight.

Many people have used old tires in gardens as raised beds, planters, tree rings, and DIY decor. However, these uses are not recommended due to the toxicity of many of the chemicals used to manufacture tires. These chemicals can leach into the soil and water as the tire breaks down, creating environmental pollution and health hazards for gardeners and their families.

You can fill the holes weeds leave behind with soil or sand to avoid unsightly spots or tripping hazards. If you remove weeds from a grassy area, fill the hole with soil and grass seed, and water regularly to promote grass growth.

If you don’t like the way your empty drainage ditch looks, reach out to a local landscaping professional to discuss your options. They may be able to liven it up with plants, stones, bushes, or other decorative elements. You can also add your own landscaping, but you should first make sure that it won’t block your ditch or prevent it from operating effectively.

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