Business Details
44 Years
experience
Your Trusted Eastern Iowa Landscaping Experts
Founded in 1982 by Paul and Dennis Dykstra and Linda Dykstra, we have grown to become Eastern Iowa's premier landscaping and gardening destination. Our team shares a deep passion for plants and nature, working collaboratively to deliver quality plants, products, and services that enhance homes and communities. With over 40 years of experience, we specialize in designing and installing custom landscapes, including foundation plantings, retaining walls, fencing, patios, water features, and outdoor lighting. Our curated selection of specialty plants, garden accessories, and home decor evolves constantly to provide unique experiences for every visitor. We remain committed to environmental stewardship, community involvement through initiatives like our Kindergarten Tree Program, and maintaining a family business ethos.Our staff's expertise spans decades, with many employees being children of former team members, ensuring continuity of knowledge and service excellence. We operate two locations: our retail Garden Center on Hwy 1 and landscaping design/construction operations on Herbert Hoover Hwy. Our core values emphasize plant knowledge, customer satisfaction, teamwork, and community support while minimizing environmental impact. We offer gift cards for flexible purchases across our inventory and maintain active engagement with customers through educational content and special offers via Instagram. As advocates of nature, we strive to help clients add beauty and value to their living spaces while fostering sustainable practices.
Services
Landscaping Design
Garden Maintenance
Plant Installation
Outdoor Lighting
Water Features
Retaining Walls
Patio Construction
Garden Decor Sales
Details
- Year established: 1982
Highlights and features
- We've specialized in Eastern Iowa landscaping for over 40 years
- Our curated plant selection features rare and specialty varieties
- We offer complete landscape solutions from design to maintenance
- Our family business employs multi-generational horticultural expertise
- We actively support community greening initiatives through our Kindergarten Tree Program
What people say
Amazing selection of unique plants
Expert landscaping design team
Helpful and knowledgeable staff
Beautiful garden decor options
Reliable maintenance services
Services
Landscaping Design
Our expert designers create custom outdoor spaces tailored to your property's unique characteristics. We specialize in integrating functional elements like patios and walkways with aesthetic features such as water features and specialty plantings. With decades of local experience, we ensure designs that thrive in Iowa's climate while enhancing property value.
Garden Maintenance
Professional maintenance services keep your landscape looking its best year-round. Our team handles seasonal cleanups, pruning, mulching, fertilization, and winterization. We use proven techniques to maintain plant health and address Iowa's specific weather challenges while preserving your landscape's original design intent.
Plant Installation
We install a wide variety of trees, shrubs, and perennials with expert care. Our staff ensures proper planting techniques, soil preparation, and placement for optimal growth. We offer both common favorites and rare specialty plants, with guidance on selection for different light and soil conditions across Eastern Iowa properties.
Outdoor Lighting
Custom outdoor lighting solutions enhance safety and extend enjoyment of your outdoor spaces after dark. We install energy-efficient systems that highlight architectural features, pathways, and specimen plants. Our designs balance functionality with aesthetic appeal while using durable materials suited to Iowa's weather patterns.
Water Features
We design and construct custom water features ranging from small fountains to full pond ecosystems. Our experts ensure proper water circulation, filtration, and winterization for Iowa's climate. These features add visual interest and natural sound elements to residential and commercial landscapes while maintaining ecological balance.
Questions
What services does Iowa City Landscaping offer?
We provide full-service landscaping including design, installation, and maintenance, plus specialty plant sales and garden decor items at our retail location.
Do you offer gift cards?
Yes, we offer flexible gift cards redeemable for plants, landscaping services, or garden decor items across both our retail and service locations.
Are your plants locally sourced?
We prioritize locally adapted plant varieties while also offering specialty plants not commonly found in typical garden centers.
How can I request a landscaping consultation?
Contact us through our website or visit our retail location to schedule a consultation with our experienced design team members.
Do you provide seasonal garden maintenance?
Yes, our maintenance services include seasonal cleanups, pruning, mulching, and winter protection for both residential and commercial properties.
Are there community programs available?
We support local initiatives through our Kindergarten Tree Program and accept charitable donation requests via our online submission form.
