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Local Landscaping lists 38 landscaping businesses based in or confirmed to serve Des Moines, IA. The most commonly listed services are lawn mowing & maintenance, landscape installation and nurseries & plants.
Based on published listings as of .
Businesses based in or confirmed to serve Des Moines, IA. Matching uses each business's recorded service areas, never distance estimates.
Des Moines, IA
All Seasons Lawn and Snow is a landscaping contractor in Des Moines, IA. Services include Lawn Mowing & Maintenance, Seasonal Cleanup, Shrub & Hedge Trimming, Snow Removal.
Des Moines, IA
Des Moines company offering lawn maintenance, mulch installations, seasonal cleanups, aeration and snow/ice management.
Des Moines, IA
Tree farm nursery in Des Moines, 46 years in business.
Des Moines, IA
Beautiful Lawns By Long's is a landscaping contractor in Des Moines, IA. Services include Lawn Mowing & Maintenance, Shrub & Hedge Trimming, Retaining Walls, Snow Removal.
Des Moines, IA
Bennett Tree Service is a landscaping contractor in Des Moines, IA. Services include Tree Services.
Des Moines, IA
Benshoof's Tree Service is a landscaping contractor in Des Moines, IA. Services include Tree Services, Nurseries & Plants.
Des Moines, IA
Capital Landscaping is a landscaping contractor in Des Moines, IA. Services include Landscape Design, Landscape Installation, Retaining Walls, Patios & Walkways.
Des Moines, IA
Confluence is a landscaping contractor in Des Moines, IA. Services include Landscape Design.
Des Moines, IA
DMF Gardens Inc is a supplier in Des Moines, IA. Services include Nurseries & Plants.
Des Moines, IA
Landscaping company in Des Moines with 10+ years experience.
Des Moines, IA
Earl May Nursery & Garden Center is a supplier in Des Moines, IA. Services include Nurseries & Plants.
Des Moines, IA
Excel Lawns & Landscape is a landscaping contractor in Des Moines, IA. Services include Lawn Mowing & Maintenance, Garden Maintenance.
Iowa state-level estimates. Landscaping labor in Iowa pays $19.84/hour on average, 2% below the national average ($20.33), so prices below are national ranges adjusted for that difference. Use them to sanity-check quotes, not as a quote.
| Job | Estimate in Iowa | Unit | US range | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawn mowing | $43 - $70typical $56 | per visit | $44 - $71 | LawnStarter2026 |
| Lawn fertilization | $64 - $99 | per application | $65 - $100 | HomeGuide2025 |
| Yard cleanup | $120 - $390 | per cleanup | $125 - $400 | HomeGuide2026 |
| Shrub and bush trimming | $39 - $73 | per hour | $40 - $75 | HomeGuide2026 |
| Gardener | $34 - $64 | per hour | $35 - $65 | HomeGuide2025 |
| Tree removal | $390 - $1,200typical $835 | per tree removed | $400 - $1,200 | HomeGuide2026 |
| Sod installation | $0.99 - $1.98 | per sq ft installed | $1 - $2 | HomeGuide2025 |
| Artificial grass installation | $9.92 - $25 | per sq ft installed | $10 - $25 | HomeGuide2025 |
| Sprinkler system installation | $595 - $2,000 | per zone | $600 - $2,000 | HomeGuide2026 |
| Landscape design plan | $685 - $2,950 | total plan | $700 - $3,000 | HomeGuide2025 |
| Complete new landscaping installation | $2,950 - $15,800 | total project | $3,000 - $16,000 | HomeGuide2026 |
| Paver patio | $9.89 - $17 | per sq ft installed | $10 - $17 | HomeGuide2024 |
| Retaining wall | $35 - $64 | per sq ft of wall face | $35 - $65 | HomeGuide2026 |
| Exterior French drain | $9.87 - $35 | per linear ft | $10 - $35 | HomeGuide2026 |
| Landscape lighting | $79 - $295 | per fixture installed | $80 - $300 | HomeGuide2023 |
| Xeriscaping | $4.95 - $20 | per sq ft | $5 - $20 | Fixr2025 |
| Residential snow removal | $29 - $69 | per visit | $30 - $70 | HomeGuide2024 |
| Full-service commercial lawn care | $785 - $1,550 | per acre per month | $800 - $1,600 | HomeGuide2026 |
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Estimated cost in Iowa: $1,120 - $1,810 (26 visits at per visit)
Planning estimate only. Confirm with written quotes.
Estimates compiled . Businesses listed on this site have not set or confirmed these prices.
Local Landscaping currently lists 38 landscaping businesses in or serving Des Moines, IA: 29 contractors and 9 suppliers. Counts reflect published listings with a confirmed service area.
Estimated Iowa prices: lawn mowing about $43 - $70 per visit; sod installation about $0.99 - $1.98 per sq ft installed; paver patio about $9.89 - $17 per sq ft installed; tree removal about $390 - $1,200 per tree removed. These are national cost-guide ranges adjusted for Iowa landscaping wages, which are 2% below the national average (BLS May 2025).
Landscaping workers in Iowa earn $19.84 an hour on average versus $20.33 nationally, 2% below the national average. Labor-heavy jobs such as mowing and trimming follow that difference most closely; material-heavy jobs such as patios move less.
Listed businesses in Des Moines, IA offer lawn mowing & maintenance (14), landscape installation (10), nurseries & plants (10), tree services (8), landscape design (6), snow removal (6) and 6 more. The number in brackets is how many listings offer each service.
Yes. 4 listings in Des Moines, IA state that they take commercial work, and 7 listings state residential work. Some listings have not confirmed their scope yet.
Use the free quote request on Local Landscaping: describe the project once and it is matched only to businesses that list your area as a service area. You can also contact any listed business directly using the phone number or website on its profile.
Compare at least two or three written quotes for the same scope. Check that each business lists your area as a service area, ask about licensing and insurance where your state requires it, and confirm what is included (materials, cleanup, warranty) before you sign.
Nearby cities in the same state with published listings include Sioux City, Cedar Rapids, Council Bluffs, Marshalltown, West Des Moines and 3 more.
