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Plantings in Ankeny & Central Iowa

Trees, shrubs, and perennials chosen for your property.

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Overview

Picking plants is where a lot of homeowners get stuck. That's where we come in.

“We need help figuring out what plants would look good” is one of the most common things we hear. Cole makes plant recommendations based on your light, your space, and the look you want, then places each one with its mature size in mind, so beds look full and balanced for years instead of crowded in two.

If you've just built a house and need landscaping, plantings are usually where the property starts to feel like home. We look at the whole lot, recommend a plan for foundation beds, trees, and privacy, and help you decide whether to do everything at once or in phases.

For established homes, a planting refresh can replace tired shrubs, fill gaps, and add the year-round structure that makes a landscape look intentional in every season.

Planning

What we consider in every planting plan

  • 01

    Light & exposure

    Sun, shade, and wind shape which plants will thrive in each part of your yard.

  • 02

    Mature size & spacing

    We plant for how things will look in five years, not just on installation day.

  • 03

    Year-round structure

    Evergreens and boxwood carry winter form, while perennials and hydrangeas bring seasonal color.

  • 04

    Privacy

    Screening rows of upright evergreens can soften property lines and create a more private backyard.

  • 05

    Beds & groundcover

    Rock or mulch, and the edging that keeps bed lines clean, are chosen to suit the plants and the home.

Options & ideas

Planting options & ideas

Plantings range from a single specimen tree to a complete property plan. Common directions include:

  • Privacy & screening rows
  • Foundation plantings
  • Ornamental trees
  • Flowering shrubs & hydrangeas
  • Ornamental grasses
  • Perennial beds
  • New construction planting plans
A row of newly planted upright junipers in a curved black-mulch bed providing backyard privacy
Evergreen privacy planting
Island bed with a birch, blue spruce, boulders, and perennials in the front yard of a newly built home
New construction landscape installation

Planning ahead

Spring and fall are ideal for planting in Central Iowa. Plan ahead to get on the schedule.

The attention to detail was beyond what we expected.
Andrea M.Backyard landscaping, landscape design & plant recommendations

Questions

Plantings: common questions

All FAQs
We don't know what plants we want. Can you help?

Yes. Plant recommendations are a big part of what we do. We'll suggest options that fit your property and your preferences.

We just built a house. Where do we start?

Start with a free estimate. We'll look at the whole property and recommend a plan, whether you do it all at once or in phases.

Every project is priced to its scope. Request a Free Estimate.

Greystone Landscape

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Tell us about your property and what you'd like to do with it. We'll take it from there.