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Last update on May 09, 2025

Top-Rated Landscapers in Des Moines - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Morales Landscape
Morales Landscape
5.0(
15
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Lawn Care - Maintain and Mow a LawnLawn & Yard Waste Clean Up

Serving Des Moines, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Remarkable service. Did exactly what I requested and beyond. Communication was excellent. Great price..great people. Local owned the best. Thank you. Yard looks AWESOME"
Response time8 hrs
28 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by25%of homeowners
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Avatar for Titan Excavating, LLC
Titan Excavating, LLC
5.0(
25
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Landscape - Soil, Sand, Mulch and Rock DeliveryDesigner - LandscapeLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping+5 more

Serving Des Moines, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Will made a great suggestion for our driveway and was great to work with! Tree stump (28) removal and leveling was also done."
Parking
Drive
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+25

Response time9 hrs
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Avatar for M & G Landscaping & Roofing
M & G Landscaping & Roofing
4.7(
61
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Lawn Care - Maintain and Mow a LawnDesigner - LandscapeLandscape - Soil, Sand, Mulch and Rock Delivery

Serving Des Moines, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired M and G to mow our yard.. Because I had some medical issues I was unable to mow myself. I reached out to Fernando and he was here the following morning. I have always done my own yard work and was very happy with the job and that it was done as well or better than before. I well continue to use M and G for future project as well. Nice job."
Response time4 hrs
Response rate90%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Avatar for Torres Painting
Torres Painting
5.0(
48
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Lawn Care - Maintain and Mow a Lawn

Serving Des Moines, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2012

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"David and his team were wonderful to work with. They did an excellent job power washing and then painting my deck. Would definitely recommend their services to anyone!"
Staining Work
Staining Work
Staining Work
Staining Work
Staining Work

+8

Response time5 hrs
Response rate97%
Recommended by32%of homeowners
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Avatar for GreenThumb Lawn Care & Landscaping
GreenThumb Lawn Care & Landscaping
4.9(
9
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Landscape - Soil, Sand, Mulch and Rock DeliveryLandscape - Soil, Sand, Mulch and Rock Delivery - For BusinessLawn & Yard Waste Clean Up

Serving Des Moines, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I have used Green Thumb lawn care services for +/- 3 years. Walker and his crew do my lawn mowing as well as snow removal. I have been very pleased with his customer service and work ethic. I highly recommend Green Thumb Lawn Care and Landscaping."
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Brick Edging+Fresh Mulch
Brick Edging+Fresh Mulch
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+11

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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MTZ Concrete Corp.
4.9(
43
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Des Moines, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

At Martinez All Construction, we take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

Recommended by30%of homeowners
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Galt Hexagon
5.0(
9
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping - For BusinessLandscape - Soil, Sand, Mulch and Rock Delivery+1 more

Serving Des Moines, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Galt Hexagon did a great job. Brian is a really good guy. He is personal, and very hands on in his approach. Excellent customer service, and he does exactly what he says he is going to do."
Washout 1
Washout 2
Washout 3
Graded 1
Graded 2

+2

Response time1 day
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Ron G Construction Services LLC
4.9(
26
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Lawn Care - Maintain and Mow a Lawn

Serving Des Moines, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Yard had gotten to tall for my mower and I reached out and hired Ron's team to help me out. They did a great job and were easy to work with and great communication."
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Avatar for Sunshine Lawn Care
Sunshine Lawn Care
5.0(
6
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Des Moines, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Work was done timely and he was so professional and easy to communicate with. Will use them for other landscaping needs"
Work
Work
Work
Work
Retaining wall

+6

Response time6 hrs
Response rate91%
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Avatar for AMP Construction & Landscaping LLC
AMP Construction & Landscaping LLC
4.1(
18
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Des Moines, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"AMP replaced my old deck and added a pergola. Because I decided to keep the existing under carriage they leveled and added more support for the new decking which went both horizontal and lateral. All waste material was cleaned daily and the work was completed in a timely fashion at a reasonable rate. They did an outstanding job and I highly recommend AMP Construction for any building project."
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+52

Response time2 days
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Landscaping FAQs, answered by experts

Buying plants from a nursery is one thing, but ensuring that they are properly planted is another. While you might not need to hire a landscaper for every plant that you buy from a nursery, it’s a great idea to have their expertise and experience to plant larger items, like burlapped trees or specialty plants like rose bushes. Even better, before making a trip to a nursery to buy new plants, consult a local landscaper to test your soil for pH levels, soil texture, and phosphorus and potassium levels to help determine the best plants for your area.

The average cost for landscaping is around $3,500, but prices can range from as low as $200 for simple DIY projects to $14,000 or more for extensive work. Several factors influence the final price, including your geographic location, yard size, project scope, chosen materials, site preparation, and the type of landscaping involved. Professional landscaper labor costs typically range from $50 to $100 per hour.

For a smaller budget, you can focus on softscaping projects like adding mulch, flowers, and shrubs, which might only cost a few hundred dollars if you do the work yourself. A budget of around $5,000 could cover projects like a simple patio, new plants and tree trimming, or a water feature. More extensive hardscaping projects, such as pergolas, patios, and walkways, can push the budget to $14,000 or more. For example, a flower bed installation averages between $800 and $3,000, while landscape lighting installation can cost from $2,000 to $6,000.

Landscape design can be a simple service that includes a drawing or visual representation of how your yard can be set up and optimized for your intended purposes. But it can also include all of the manual labor to make your vision a reality. When you speak with your landscape designer, ensure everyone understands the specific services you want. Some add-on services may include the following:

  • Sourcing and delivery of raw materials

  • Professional installation of features, including pergolas, decks, and pathways

  • Drainage system design

  • Recommendations for specific plants and trees

You should exercise care when deciding how to landscape over a leach field for your septic system. You typically want lightweight materials that won’t damage the drain field’s perforated pipes. When adding plants to the area, select plants with shallow roots, such as grass or flower gardens. Trees with deep roots could damage the pipes in the field.

The best size rock for your landscaping depends on the design, as different boulders serve different purposes. If you want to group boulders to create a natural-looking cluster, you’ll need a range of sizes. Otherwise, here are some suggestions:

  • Small boulders (smaller than 12 inches across): Best for landscape edging and fire pits 

  • Medium boulders (12–24 inches): Best for retaining walls and water features

  • Large boulders (more than 24 inches): Best as standalone landscaping features, steps, or walkways.

Of course, you can mix and match sizes to create a unique display.

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