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Friend Landscaping
SE 9th Ave
4.86(
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Friend Landscaping
SE 9th Ave
4.86(
58
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
90 local quotes requested

Friend Landscaping has been providing exceptional landscaping services to residential and commercial customers throughout the Des Moines area since 2001. Locally owned and operated, Friend Landscaping can take any lawn and turn it into a work of art. Owner is on most jobs. We understand that customer satisfaction starts with dependable services. We will provide quality workmanship to every project, every time. Attention to detail and quality as well as doing good business are some of our core values. We would appreciate the opportunity to earn your trust and become the company for all of your landscaping needs.

"Fantastic from first contact with very reasonable estimate, great communication, completion with friendly and competent workers within days!! I couldn’t be happier!! I will seek them out for any future landscaping projects!!"

Mary L on May 2024

Friend Landscaping has been providing exceptional landscaping services to residential and commercial customers throughout the Des Moines area since 2001. Locally owned and operated, Friend Landscaping can take any lawn and turn it into a work of art. Owner is on most jobs. We understand that customer satisfaction starts with dependable services. We will provide quality workmanship to every project, every time. Attention to detail and quality as well as doing good business are some of our core values. We would appreciate the opportunity to earn your trust and become the company for all of your landscaping needs.

"Fantastic from first contact with very reasonable estimate, great communication, completion with friendly and competent workers within days!! I couldn’t be happier!! I will seek them out for any future landscaping projects!!"

Mary L on May 2024


Mow it Lawncare
5243 Tie Rd
New on HomeAdvisorNew on Angi
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Mow it Lawncare
5243 Tie Rd
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Approved Pro
4 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

facebook.com/mowitiowa Welcome to Mow It! We are a commercial and residential lawn care company with an attention to detail at an affordable price.

facebook.com/mowitiowa Welcome to Mow It! We are a commercial and residential lawn care company with an attention to detail at an affordable price.


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Titan Excavating, LLC
4115 Bowdoin Street
5.00(
16
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Titan Excavating, LLC
4115 Bowdoin Street
5.00(
16
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

Titan Excavating is your local company you can trust. We have all the equipment necessary for any job you could ask for. No job too big or too small for us. We do everything from site clearing , driveways, grading , demolition and much more. We service a 100 mile radius and are open to working within the entire state. If you need us call today.

"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"

Ralph S on May 2024

Titan Excavating is your local company you can trust. We have all the equipment necessary for any job you could ask for. No job too big or too small for us. We do everything from site clearing , driveways, grading , demolition and much more. We service a 100 mile radius and are open to working within the entire state. If you need us call today.

"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"

Ralph S on May 2024


Tactical Landscapes and Services
No reviews
Tactical Landscapes and Services
No reviews

We can help with almost any land or landscape project! General Landscaping Spring and fall lawn cleanups, Hauling and disposal Aeration and Seeding Hardscapes (Patios, walkways etc.) Grading Small Snow Removal, Reference/contact for commercial We are a group of three; two brothers and the better half of one of the brothers. Between the three of us, we have close to 30 years of experience from hardscape crews to golf courses, we have experience in just about anything you need help with. Our goal is to simply provide a mutually beneficial, honest, and straightforward option to our community.

We can help with almost any land or landscape project! General Landscaping Spring and fall lawn cleanups, Hauling and disposal Aeration and Seeding Hardscapes (Patios, walkways etc.) Grading Small Snow Removal, Reference/contact for commercial We are a group of three; two brothers and the better half of one of the brothers. Between the three of us, we have close to 30 years of experience from hardscape crews to golf courses, we have experience in just about anything you need help with. Our goal is to simply provide a mutually beneficial, honest, and straightforward option to our community.


Earthworks Unlimited Landscape
501 1st Avenue South
5.00(
1
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Earthworks Unlimited Landscape
501 1st Avenue South
5.00(
1
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

At Earthworks Unlimited Landscaping we do it all! With a professional grading team, A1 excavator operators, creative landscape designers and expert sod fitters! Give us a call or click for a quick estimate today!

"They did a fantastic job, worked very hard even on the weekends to finish the job. They were trustworthy and extremely professional and very nice. I would recommend this Company to anyone who needs work done."

Annette L on April 2024

At Earthworks Unlimited Landscaping we do it all! With a professional grading team, A1 excavator operators, creative landscape designers and expert sod fitters! Give us a call or click for a quick estimate today!

"They did a fantastic job, worked very hard even on the weekends to finish the job. They were trustworthy and extremely professional and very nice. I would recommend this Company to anyone who needs work done."

Annette L on April 2024


NextGen care
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NextGen care
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My name is jake adam, with NextGen Care, I wanted to get my self and my crew out in the air! We can accommodate all your pressure washing, gutter cleaning and roof cleaning needs ! We are NextGen Care, 2 young adults who started a home care business and are looking to help someone who is in need of a polish on the exterior of their home! Good deals and even better work is what we are all about here at NextGen care! If you have any questions or would like a free estimate give us a ring at (515)979-5644. THANK YOU!

My name is jake adam, with NextGen Care, I wanted to get my self and my crew out in the air! We can accommodate all your pressure washing, gutter cleaning and roof cleaning needs ! We are NextGen Care, 2 young adults who started a home care business and are looking to help someone who is in need of a polish on the exterior of their home! Good deals and even better work is what we are all about here at NextGen care! If you have any questions or would like a free estimate give us a ring at (515)979-5644. THANK YOU!


Pinegar all season care
3810 15th St
No reviews
Pinegar all season care
3810 15th St
No reviews

Offering primarily fencing, mowing, snow removal, and junk haul. Also, we are able to complete other various handyman needs. Contact us for a free quote

Offering primarily fencing, mowing, snow removal, and junk haul. Also, we are able to complete other various handyman needs. Contact us for a free quote


Property Pros
1190 SE Olson Dr
No reviews
Property Pros
1190 SE Olson Dr
No reviews
5 years of experience

Great service begins and ends with experienced and friendly professionals, which is why we put so much consideration into selecting only the best to join our team. We complete projects efficiently and on schedule, and go above and beyond to form lasting relationships with our clients. Our talented team works hard every day to provide the best services for our clients. Our Mission: To be the neighborhood superheroes, taking care of our citizens and continuously improving the health, safety, and beautification of the places we call home. Our PRO Values: P-Professionalism R-Respect O-Opportunity Property Pros LLC is a fully licensed and insured property management and lawn care company located in Waukee, IA. Our services include lawn care, landscaping, aerating, seeding, mulching, spring/fall cleanups, retaining walls, and snow removal.

Great service begins and ends with experienced and friendly professionals, which is why we put so much consideration into selecting only the best to join our team. We complete projects efficiently and on schedule, and go above and beyond to form lasting relationships with our clients. Our talented team works hard every day to provide the best services for our clients. Our Mission: To be the neighborhood superheroes, taking care of our citizens and continuously improving the health, safety, and beautification of the places we call home. Our PRO Values: P-Professionalism R-Respect O-Opportunity Property Pros LLC is a fully licensed and insured property management and lawn care company located in Waukee, IA. Our services include lawn care, landscaping, aerating, seeding, mulching, spring/fall cleanups, retaining walls, and snow removal.


Legacy property solutions llc
4101 SE 14th St
No reviews
Legacy property solutions llc
4101 SE 14th St
No reviews
9 years of experience

We are a small landscaping and grading company located here in Des Moines, Iowa. We strive for customer satisfaction. We are fully licensed and insured in the state of Iowa. Give us a call today for a fast free no obligation estimate. 515-689-6511 Services we offer are: Land grading Hauling Demolition Landscaping Retaining walls Ponds Drainage Sod And much more

We are a small landscaping and grading company located here in Des Moines, Iowa. We strive for customer satisfaction. We are fully licensed and insured in the state of Iowa. Give us a call today for a fast free no obligation estimate. 515-689-6511 Services we offer are: Land grading Hauling Demolition Landscaping Retaining walls Ponds Drainage Sod And much more


Alpha Landscapes, LLC
1235 Michigan Ave
No reviews
Alpha Landscapes, LLC
1235 Michigan Ave
No reviews
10 years of experience

At Alpha Landscapes, LLC we provide top-quality landscape design + build services to Ames, Polk City, Huxley Ankeny and the surrounding central Iowa communities. We provide nothing less than the best for our customers and beautiful outdoor spaces that our customers can enjoy. In order to provide unmatched customer satisfaction we make use of our knowledge in the landscape design, construction and maintenance to turn our client's dreams into reality. We are fully licensed and insured and ready to make your property look great! Contact us today for your free consultation.

At Alpha Landscapes, LLC we provide top-quality landscape design + build services to Ames, Polk City, Huxley Ankeny and the surrounding central Iowa communities. We provide nothing less than the best for our customers and beautiful outdoor spaces that our customers can enjoy. In order to provide unmatched customer satisfaction we make use of our knowledge in the landscape design, construction and maintenance to turn our client's dreams into reality. We are fully licensed and insured and ready to make your property look great! Contact us today for your free consultation.

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Mulch and topsoil services FAQs

Mulch costs anywhere from $30 to $150 per cubic yard, depending on the type you choose. On the inexpensive end, red and black mulch are about $35 to $40 per cubic yard, and are typically made from recycled waste wood like shredded old pallets or deck material. Cedar, cypress, and rubber mulch cost anywhere from $100 to $120 per cubic yard. A pro can help you determine the type of mulch most suitable for your landscaping needs.

Topsoil costs from $12 to $55 per cubic yard, depending on the type you choose. For example, screened black dirt will cost about $15 per cubic yard. Loam (soil composed of sand, silt, and clay) costs about $17 per cubic yard. Standard screened topsoil costs about $20 per cubic yard. The type of topsoil you need depends on your landscaping plans.

Topsoil should go down first. If the topsoil is next to your house, make sure the grade slopes away from the house to keep water from pooling against your foundation and possibly leaking into your basement or crawl space. Don’t cover your decorative landscape mulch with topsoil as that defeats the purpose of laying down the mulch. If you’re trying to create a certain soil composition to improve plant growth, you’ll likely want compost mixed into the topsoil instead of mulch. Over time, any decorative wood mulch will simply decompose under the topsoil.

No, mulch itself does not necessarily attract termites even though it’s usually made of shredded wood. Some types of mulch like cedar or cypress resist termites because they’re toxic or unappetizing to the wood munchers. However, when the mulch is deep enough, say three inches or more, it creates a perfect habitat for insects of all kinds to build nests.

Although it’s not required to lay anything under mulch, it can help to put landscape fabric or plastic weed barrier down and lay mulch on top. The barrier helps keep weeds from growing up through your mulch. It also helps keep rodents and insects from burrowing into the ground underneath.

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