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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
Avatar for Titan Excavating, LLC
Titan Excavating, LLC
5.0(
25
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Designer - LandscapeLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping - For Business+5 more

Serving Johnston, 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."
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Drive
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Parking

+25

Response time9 hrs
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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
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

"When my yard is mowed it is completed in less than 10 min traditionally. The boys who complete it have little attention to detail and leave areas surrounding bushes untrimmed. The administration side of things has not gone much better. I typically pay a couple of months at a time in advance. When doing this I have to call to make sure the money gets applied to my account and often time one or two dates get skipped which then requires an additional phone call to correct. Thus the rating of *just okay* versus a five-star rating."
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+1

Response time3 hrs
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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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

"This guy was reliable, timely, and very personable. He installed a concrete ramp for my driveway to my house. I am in a wheelchair, so this changed my life. At first I was concerned. The quote was very reasonable. But my walk was done in three days and it is beautiful."
Work
Work
Work
Work
Retaining wall

+6

Response time6 hrs
Response rate91%
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
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

Yes, you can put topsoil over sand to encourage grass growth. The topsoil will help to improve water retention and promote grass roots’ development, making it a recommended step of the seeding process. Adding a layer of topsoil will provide additional nutrients to the sandy soil, helping the grass grow and remain healthy through many seasons.

If you use the wrong plants for your gardening zone, you’ll likely get less than desirable yields from them. In some cases, your plants can even die. It’s important to ensure that your plants are able to survive in your hardiness zone before getting them into the ground.

Determining how many boulders you’ll need for your landscaping project depends on the area you need to cover and how big each boulder is. First, you’ll need to determine how big of an area you want covered, then divide that by the base surface area of the boulders. A landscape professional can help you determine how many boulders will be right for your project.

The best time to plant a tree is in the spring, so the roots have time to grow into the surrounding soil before winter sets in. Some people recommend planting in the late fall. However, planting in the spring reduces the stress on the tree, as it will be emerging from dormancy, giving it the full spring and summer ahead to acclimate and put down roots into the soil.

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.

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