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Last update on October 06, 2025

Top-Rated Landscapers in Johnston - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for D&S Lawn & Handyman Service
D&S Lawn & Handyman Service
5.0(
13
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Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or GardenLandscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or Garden - For BusinessSod - Install

Serving Johnston, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Warranties offered

Offers commercial services

"These folks are amazing! They are affordable, they did a great job, cleaned everything up, really had the flowerbeds, landscaping paper, mulching everything back in place and aesthetically looking better than what it originally was when I bought the home. Donâ t hesitate to contact them and let them do your project!"
retaining wall
retaining wall east side of property
new retaining wall
fished
side walk

+19

Response time5 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%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 Johnston, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They arrived on time as scheduled. The dirt delivered was excellent quality and not full of large clumps ! It was easy to spread in the yard. I have had dirt delivered in the past, but never the quality of Titan"
Parking
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Parking

+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 Johnston, 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 Johnston, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2012

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Would highly recommend him or tree trimming did a good job cleaned up the yard very good would use them again and recommend him to anybody that asked me"
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 McDougal & Sons Lawn Care
McDougal & Sons Lawn Care
4.6(
28
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Lawn Care - Maintain and Mow a Lawn

Serving Johnston, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"My yard is unique with a back hill that needed mowing every other week. Chris McDougal and his guys mowing were very flexible with the changing schedule, and always patient and friendly."
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+1

Response time3 hrs
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Avatar for Galt Hexagon
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 Johnston, 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."
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 Johnston, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The guys that came out to do the job did amazing. They did a concrete patio Definitely recommend"
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 Johnston, 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"
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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 Johnston, 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

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.

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.

Yes, if you are using rocks to form a pathway or driveway, it’s a good idea to first install landscape fabric before layering in your rocks. Landscape fabric is your first line of defense against unwanted grass and weeds on your rocky surface.

Unless it only rains once in a blue moon where you live, you’re going to want water-loving plants in your garden bed or pot. A few ideas for plants that aren’t super fast-growing (meaning they’re good in pots or near foundations) and can handle a lot of standing water include: 

  • Acorus (Sweet flag)

  • Colocasia esculenta (Taro or elephant ear): In many climates, these are annuals, making them less desirable because you need to adjust the chain again after each replant.

  • Equisetum scirpoides (Dwarf horsetail rush): non-dwarf varieties of horsetail are fast growers and can take over quickly.

  • Juncus effusus (Curly rush)

  • Osmunda regalis (Royal fern): Royal fern can grow quickly but can also handle being crowded, making them good container plants.

The best type of rock for landscaping depends on your specific project and needs, as different rocks are suited for different applications. For covering large areas or creating an affordable driveway, consider gravel, but note that it can wash away in flowing water. For water features, river rocks are a good option. Flagstone and cobblestone are ideal for aesthetically pleasing patios and walkways. If you are building a stone wall, fieldstone or small boulders are up to the task. Large boulders and landscape rocks work well as statement pieces, to fill empty space, or to indicate boundaries, but be mindful that they can overwhelm smaller gardens. The best approach is to first define your landscaping project and then select the rock type that best fits that purpose.

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