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Top-Rated Landscapers in Rapids City - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Takota Outdoor Transformations LLC
Takota Outdoor Transformations LLC
5.0(
7
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Landscape Curbing - InstallLawn & Yard Waste Clean UpSod - Install+5 more

Serving Rapids City, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We are an owner-operated landscaping company established in 2019, backed by over 35 years of hands-on experience. We specialize in mulching, planting, cleanups, paver patios, retaining walls, water features, and low-voltage outdoor lighting.\n\nOur direct, owner-led approach ensures every project is completed with precision, care, and attention to detail. When you hire Takota, you're working directly with the people who care most about the outcome.

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3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Martin Dirtworks, LLC
Martin Dirtworks, LLC
5.0(
6
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Rapids City, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Hired Martin Dirtworks to clear and remove trees, shrubs, and dirt from my property and bring in backfill. Was very professional and completed all phases of project on time and met budget. Very happy and recommend his services. Will be calling for future projects as prices are fair and great person to deal with."
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Holmes SkidWorks
Holmes SkidWorks
5.0(
6
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Rapids City, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"I had a sewer pipe issue in my front yard that had to be dug up and repaired and needed the pile of dirt the plumbing company left in my front yard graded and hydroseeded. I got online and we’re looking for landscapers and contractors in Davenport Iowa in the Quad cities and they responded right away and had a great price. Highly recommended!"
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Ground Line Company, LLC
Ground Line Company, LLC
5.0(
3
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Rapids City, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

"I highly recommend Ground Line Company for any excavation or utility prep work. I’ve partnered with them on multiple jobs, and their attention to detail is top-tier. They are precise with their depths and layouts, which is critical for electrical inspections and code compliance."
Tree Clearing
Tree Clearing
Tree Clearing
Grading
Response time6 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Sancen Outside Services, LLC
Sancen Outside Services, LLC
4.0(
12
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Designer - LandscapeLandscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or GardenLandscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or Garden - For Business+6 more

Serving Rapids City, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They came and cleared the section of my yard as agreed upon. Even after days of bad weather. The area never looked so good. Easy to work with, good prices, excellent job!! Would highly recommend for yard projects. I will be calling them again for yard work."
Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
Avatar for Phelps Lawn Care, LLC
Phelps Lawn Care, LLC
5.0(
2
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Lawn Care - Maintain and Mow a LawnLawn & Yard Waste Clean Up

Serving Rapids City, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"They Are Fantastic .. Very Professional and Very Great and Knowledgeable On What They Do..Also Very Neat and So Great at Getting a Large Lawn With Big Banks Taken Care of Quickly and Precisely .Its A Big Lawn and I Have Gotten Soo Many Compliments On It..They Have Everything Looking Neat Tidy and My Stairs ..25 Steps Looking Spotless After Done .These Are Angels Sent ..I Cant Do It Alone .You Wont Be Disappointed. Love Phelps Lawn Care ..Want Good Results ..You Wont Be Disappointed At All.I Would Give 50 Stars If I Could .Thanks Again Phelps Lawn Care !!à  à °à  à  à  à  à  à  à  à °à  à  à  à  à  à  à  à °à  à  à  à  à  à  à  à °à  à  à  à  à  à  à  à °à  à  à  à  à  à  à  à °à  à  à  à  à  à Â"
Mulch bed Cleanup
Mulch bed Cleanup
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
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Landscaping FAQs, answered by experts

Hedge plants are available in almost every size, from seedlings to fully mature, six-foot-tall shrubs. Planting smaller plants is much easier and more cost-effective. However, it can take years for the plants to reach maturity and create a full hedge. Garden centers and specialty retailers sometimes offer three to four-foot wide plants that you can simply plant next to each other for an instant full hedge.

Since you’ll likely be digging a trench to install your yard drainage system, this is a good time to complete other tasks that involve digging up your yard, including: Sprinkler system installation Lawn reseeding Regrading your yard Redesigning your landscaping If your drain is under a walkway or driveway, your contractor must also remove those materials. This is a great time to consider upgrading your hardscaping features, especially if they’re nearing the end of their life span.

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.

The truth is, there really is no such thing as a 100% deer-proof plant. Deer will decimate even the prickliest flora if they’re hungry enough. However, there are plenty of beautiful plants that deer don’t necessarily enjoy. These include thistles, wisteria vines, sword ferns, and beautyberries.

Deer are herbivores, and they love vegetable gardens as much as Peter Rabbit. If you don’t want to fence in your entire property, consider creating an attractive raised-bed veggie garden with mesh fencing around it to keep out deer and other critters.

Yes, backyard landscaping and total-home landscaping add value to your home. According to the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA), high-quality landscape design has a 20 to 30 percent return on investment. So, when it comes time to sell your home, having a beautiful backyard landscaping oasis will increase your home’s value. 

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