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Top-Rated Landscapers in Des Moines - Updated Nov 2026

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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

"Morales Landscape did our leaves clean up and it’s our third year doing great Job maintaining the landscape and snow removal in our. apartment building complex I would recommend this company to anyone who needs a job well done Jose is very nice and professional and have availability to help out in any situation just ask him for help and you’ll be fine"
Response time8 hrs
36 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by25%of homeowners
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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
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

"I needed some regrading done in my back yard. Brian came out and quoted the project in detail. Others just quoted a total cost, which left me with concerns about the details. We had lots of rain, this year, so he did all he could to minimize damage to the yard going from the street to the back yard. The results are great! back yard is much gentler slope, and easy to mow now. I definitely recommend Galt Hexagon for grading/regrading work."
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Response time1 day
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Landscaping FAQs, answered by experts

If you are xeriscaping a lawn from scratch, your best bet for preparing the lawn is to work with a xeriscaping specialist in your area. The most common first step to making the transformation, however, will be to remove the turfgrass from your lawn. The subsequent steps will often include amending the soil to support new plants and installing low-drip or drip irrigation systems.

Yes, adding a pergola can add value to your home and provides an excellent selling point for potential buyers who enjoy outdoor living. Pergolas may have a 50% to 80% return on investment. To add more value, choose a structure made from durable, long-lasting materials and have it professionally installed. Extra features like a motorized roof, smart louvers, and heaters or misters may also give you a better return on investment.

Consulting your local university extension, Audubon society, or municipal urban forestry program are all good ideas when choosing a tree to plant. You can also ask an arborist or a knowledgeable landscaping company for advice on good trees to plant.

Before you begin landscaping with rocks, put down a weed barrier or landscape fabric to prevent pesky weeds from poking through. 

There are two main times of year to apply mulch: mid to late spring and late fall. Spreading mulch in mid to late spring helps protect new seedlings as the soil warms up. It's best to wait until temperatures are steady, as mulching too early in the spring can slow down the soil's warming process and hinder plant growth. Fall mulching is also beneficial, as it insulates the soil and helps regulate its temperature when the first frosts arrive.

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