Premier Landscaper in Johnston, IA
Andy’s Landscape & Hardscape Services brings 6 years of hands-on work to residential properties in Johnston, IA. We build patios, lay stone paths, handle grade issues, and fix up tired lawns so your yard actually works for how you live.
About Us
Real Yards Built for Iowa Weather
Central Iowa soil isn’t always easy to deal with. Heavy clay holds water in spring and bakes hard in August. Add winter freeze-thaw cycles that break poorly laid pavers, and a standard installation won’t cut it. We get how local ground moves and what plants handle the humidity without dying off after three seasons.
Instead of dropping in generic garden plans, we take time to walk the site, check where water pools, and talk through how you want to use the space. Whether that means clearing out overgrown shrubs or leveling out a back slope, we handle the dirty work so your home looks clean and holds its value.
WHAT WE DO
What We Can Build for Your Yard
Every property comes with its own quirks—shade spots, tight side yards, or runoff from a neighbor’s driveway. Here is a look at what we handle on a daily basis.
Landscaping
Professional landscaping transforms your outdoor space through thoughtful plant selection, sod installation, and ongoing lawn maintenance, enhancing your home’s natural curb appeal while creating a vibrant, healthy outdoor environmental setting.
Hardscaping
Hardscaping incorporates solid structural elements like stone, brick, and concrete to build durable outdoor features, adding valuable functional living space while providing essential architectural balance to your surrounding property landscape.
Retaining Wall
Custom retaining walls hold back soil on sloped properties, preventing dangerous ground erosion and managing water drainage while creating beautiful terraced garden beds and defined, highly usable backyard lawn spaces.
Paver Installation
Expert paver installation creates resilient, visually striking driveways and pathways using interlocked concrete stones, offering exceptional load-bearing capacity and long-lasting durability against severe seasonal weathering and heavy everyday foot traffic.
Patio Installation
Custom patio installation extends your indoor living area outdoors, providing an inviting, highly durable surface crafted from quality pavers or stone for entertaining guests and relaxing in complete comfort year-round.
Landscape Design
Comprehensive landscape design combines creative artistic vision with environmental planning, mapping out custom plant layouts, hardscape integration, and outdoor lighting to fully maximize your property’s overall aesthetic and functional potential.
Stone Walkways
Natural stone walkways craft elegant, highly durable pathways through your garden or lawn, guiding foot traffic seamlessly while adding timeless rustic charm and structural texture to your exterior landscape architecture.
Firepit Installation
Custom firepit installation creates a warm, cozy focal point in your backyard, perfect for year-round evening outdoor gatherings while significantly enhancing your property’s overall outdoor entertainment space and monetary value.
Andys Landscape & Hardscape Services
How Andy's Works
Finding a reliable crew to work on your home shouldn’t be stressful. Here is why folks around Johnston hire us and keep us on speed dial for future projects
- Local Soil Experience: We know Central Iowa dirt, weather patterns, and drainage problems inside and out.
- 6 Years in the Field: Six years of daily job-site experience means we do not guess on base depth, grading pitches, or wall construction.
- No Template Designs: We do not reuse the same layout on five different houses down the street. Everything gets built around your yard.
- Sturdy Materials: We buy plant stock from regional growers and source commercial-grade pavers and stone built for northern climates.
From First Visit to Final Walkthrough
We keep the installation process simple so you always know what is happening in your yard.
On-Site Estimate
We come out to your house, walk the yard, measure the space, and listen to what you want done.
Layout & Quote
We draw up a clear plan with material options, firm project costs, and an estimated schedule.
Excavation & Build
Our crew handles dirt work, base compaction, stone setting, and planting with steady daily progress.
Final Inspection
We walk the finished yard together to check every joint, clean up all debris, and make sure you are happy with the work.
Testimonials
Feedback From Local Homeowners
Read honest feedback from homeowners across Johnston who hired us to overhaul their backyards or build new outdoor features.
FAQ’S
Common Questions
Where do you handle jobs?
We work throughout Johnston and nearby areas across Polk County. If your property is near NW 86th Street, Johnston High School, or surrounding neighborhoods, our crew is close by. Call us to confirm coverage for your address.
How long will my patio build actually take?
Small to medium paver patios and fire pits usually take 3 to 5 workdays once site prep begins. Large jobs—like a multi-tiered retaining wall paired with a full patio and new lawn beds—might take two to three weeks. Weather delays like heavy spring rain can add time, but we keep you posted every step of the way.
How do estimates work?
We meet you on-site to review the scope before writing anything up. Our quotes break down machine work, gravel base, stone or paver materials, plants, and labor. Everything is itemized upfront so you can make changes or adjust priorities before signing off.
Can I pick my own pavers and stone styles?
Yes. You can choose paver colors, tumbled or smooth textures, natural flagstone, and retaining wall blocks that match your home’s trim or brick. We bring samples to your consultation so you can see how materials look in your yard’s light.
What kind of upkeep will my yard need?
Fresh plantings need steady deep watering during their first season while roots establish. For paver patios, sweeping off wet leaf litter in fall and topping up joint sand every few years keeps weeds out and prevents shifting. We leave you with clear maintenance notes after every job.
When is the best time to start?
Spring through late fall is our active building window. Planting sod and perennials early in spring or late summer gives roots time to catch before heat or frost. Hardscaping can run straight through autumn until the ground freezes. Reaching out during winter or early spring locks in your spot on our build calendar.
Will my sloped yard wash out during heavy spring rains?
We fix slope and erosion issues before installing hardscapes. That means grading dirt to direct water around structures, burying drainage pipe, and building retaining walls backed with clear drainage aggregate so heavy storms don’t wash out your beds.
Do we need a permit from the city before digging?
Tall retaining walls, electrical connections for lighting, and gas lines for fire features sometimes require permits in Johnston. We help you check local codes, file necessary paperwork, and call Iowa One Call to mark buried utilities before any excavation starts.