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Top-Rated Landscapers in Waterloo - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Titan Excavating, LLC
Titan Excavating, LLC
5.0(
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Landscape - Soil, Sand, Mulch and Rock DeliveryDesigner - LandscapeLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping+5 more

Serving Waterloo, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Drive way was compacted and over grown with grass, weeds, and allowing water into the garage. Had a hill on one side of the house lower against the foundation, getting water in basement. Needed a patio to replace the rotted deck and allow my dog run. Did a great job, hired to rejuvenate and gravel driveway which looks awesome, remove hill along side of house place dirt against house and leave a swell between property to not cause an issue for my neighbor, much dryer in the basement, removed what was left of my rotted deck to put in a patio sloped away from the house. Was too hot for me but they showed up and got everything done quicker than I thought it would be. Very happy I was able to hire them"
Parking
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+25

Response time9 hrs
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
MTZ Concrete Corp.
4.9(
43
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Waterloo, 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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Mosi Lawn Service
5.0(
4
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Lawn Care - Maintain and Mow a LawnLawn & Yard Waste Clean Up

Serving Waterloo, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"He did a very good job. Very nice guy. He said if any came up, he would come back free and fix it, but we already had so many dandelion seeds that I don’t think that would be fair to him. I would definitely hire him again."
Flowerbed clean out
Flowerbed clean out
Flowerbed clean out
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Flowerbed clean out

+4

24 neighbors recently requested a quote
J's Excavating & Landscaping
New to Angi
Landscape - Soil, Sand, Mulch and Rock DeliveryLandscape - Soil, Sand, Mulch and Rock Delivery - For BusinessLandscape Curbing - Install

Serving Waterloo, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Offers commercial services

J's Excavating & Landscaping is committed to excellence every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 3 years of experience serving Randalia, IA and surrounding areas. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!

Christine Sells
New to Angi
Landscape - Soil, Sand, Mulch and Rock DeliveryLawn & Yard Waste Clean UpLawn Care - Maintain and Mow a Lawn

Serving Waterloo, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

Working outside mowing lawns cutting down trees for 20+ years.. My speciality is hand wedding and quickly cleaning up over growths! I have great people by myside who work with me and who are licensed and affordable, for airating, seeing, windows, roofs, fences, snow removal and more. Team work makes dreams work!

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Landscaping FAQs, answered by experts

There are many benefits to raised garden beds. It’s easier to control weeds and enrich the soil. The truth is, most top soil isn’t suitable for growing veggies, and you’ll need to make adjustments. It’s easier to adjust a controlled space than a large area.

A half inch above ground level is ideal for metal edging. This provides enough depth for the edging to hold in place and enough height to keep in most landscaping materials (like mulch or gravel). If you install edging too high off the ground, it will stand out from your landscaping and pose a tripping risk. If you install it too low, your ground cover won’t stay in place.

You should use mulch because it protects garden soil in a few key ways. This extra layer between the ground and the elements protects against erosion, helps your soil maintain moisture, regulates changes in temperature, adds nutrients as it decomposes, and keeps weeds at bay.

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.

If shade is a priority for you, then panting elm trees is a fine choice. A full mature elm tree has enough aesthetic appeal for some folks that it could add value to your home. 

That said, never plant elm trees too close to your home, sewer line, or sidewalks, as their roots can damage these, which can lead to costly repairs.

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