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Retaining wall and patio foundation after installation
Excavated hillside before retaining wall construction
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Retaining Walls

Hillside Retaining Wall

Cedar Falls, Iowa

A steep excavated hillside turned into a usable grade with a segmental retaining wall and a patio-ready landing.

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New block retaining wall with graded backyard landscaping
Aged wooden retaining wall before replacement
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Retaining Walls

Timber Wall Replacement

Cedar Falls, Iowa

An aged timber wall was pulled and replaced with a block retaining wall, then the yard behind it was graded clean.

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New retaining wall with pea gravel and clean finish
Failing block retaining wall before replacement
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Retaining Walls

Block Wall Replacement

Cedar Falls, Iowa

A leaning block wall was rebuilt with a new face, pea gravel finish, and a clean cap line.

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New L-shaped retaining wall with leveled front yard
Sloped front yard before retaining wall installation
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Retaining Walls

Front Yard Wall Rebuild

Cedar Falls, Iowa

A sloped front yard was leveled with an L-shaped retaining wall so the lawn and walk sit on usable ground.

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New retaining wall with decorative gravel cap
Damaged retaining wall before garage-side rebuild
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Retaining Walls

Garage Wall Replacement

Cedar Falls, Iowa

A damaged wall along the garage was rebuilt and capped with decorative gravel for drainage and a finished look.

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Completed raised paver patio with stone steps and retaining wall
Backyard before raised paver patio installation
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Paver Patios

Raised Patio With Steps

Cedar Falls, Iowa

A backyard slope became a raised paver patio with stone steps and a retaining wall so the space is actually usable.

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New paver patio after installation with clean edging
Damaged patio before paver patio replacement
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Paver Patios

Paver Patio Replacement

Cedar Falls, Iowa

A damaged patio was pulled and replaced with a new paver patio and clean edging.

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Multi-tiered stone waterfall with retaining wall and garden steps
Hillside yard before stone waterfall and pond installation
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Water Features

Backyard Stone Waterfall

Cedar Falls, Iowa

A hillside yard became a multi-tiered stone waterfall with a retaining wall and garden steps.

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Completed koi pond and stone waterfall beside the home
Backyard lawn before koi pond and waterfall installation
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Water Features

Pond Waterfall Feature

Cedar Falls, Iowa

Backyard lawn next to the house became a koi pond with a stone waterfall.

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Large backyard pond with stream, stone bridge, and surrounding gardens
Backyard before pond, stream, and stone bridge installation
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Water Features

Pond Stream Installation

Cedar Falls, Iowa

A backyard was built out with a pond, flowing stream, stone bridge, and surrounding gardens.

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Completed paver patio with fire pit and seating area
Backyard with worn grass before paver patio installation
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Fire Pit Patio Install

Cedar Falls, Iowa

Worn lawn became a paver patio with a fire pit and seating area for evenings outside.

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New paver patio with stone fire pit and Adirondack chairs
Bare backyard before paver patio and fire pit installation
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Backyard Fire Pit Patio

Cedar Falls, Iowa

A bare backyard got a new paver patio, stone fire pit, and space for Adirondack chairs.

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New paver patio with pergola and outdoor lounge seating
Backyard lawn before paver patio installation
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Patio And Pergola Build

Cedar Falls, Iowa

Open lawn became a paver patio with a pergola and lounge seating for shade and outdoor living.

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New paver driveway with contrasting border
Cracked concrete driveway before paver replacement
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Paver Driveways

Paver Driveway Install

Cedar Falls, Iowa

Cracked concrete was replaced with a paver driveway and a contrasting border.

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New brick paver driveway with herringbone pattern
Old asphalt driveway before paver installation
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Paver Driveways

Herringbone Paver Drive

Cedar Falls, Iowa

Old asphalt came out for a brick paver driveway in a herringbone pattern.

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New gray paver driveway at a modern farmhouse
Plain concrete driveway before paver overlay
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Modern Driveway Pavers

Cedar Falls, Iowa

A plain concrete drive was replaced with gray pavers sized to a modern farmhouse.

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New paver driveway with a decorative border
Worn concrete driveway before paver upgrade
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Bordered Paver Driveway

Cedar Falls, Iowa

Worn concrete was upgraded to pavers with a decorative border along the edges.

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New paver driveway leading to an attached garage
Cracked asphalt driveway before paver replacement
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Garage Driveway Pavers

Cedar Falls, Iowa

Cracked asphalt leading to an attached garage was replaced with a new paver driveway.

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Freshly mowed front yard with clean stripes along the driveway and garage
Overgrown front yard lawn before professional mowing along the driveway
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Lawn Mowing

Overgrown Front Lawn Cut

Cedar Falls, Iowa

An overgrown front lawn at the garage and driveway was cut, edged, and striped for curb appeal.

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Large mowed lawn with clean stripes around mature trees
Overgrown acreage lawn before mowing
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Lawn Mowing

Acreage Lawn Mowing Job

Cedar Falls, Iowa

Overgrown acreage around mature trees was mowed with clean stripes and even height.

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Freshly mowed corner front yard with striped finish along both sidewalks
Weedy corner-lot front yard before professional lawn mowing
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Lawn Mowing

Front Yard Lawn Mowing

Cedar Falls, Iowa

A weedy corner-lot front yard was mowed and striped, with clean edges along both sidewalks.

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New foundation planting bed with shrubs, flowers, and mulch
Bare foundation strip before landscape bed installation
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Landscape Installation

Foundation Bed Planting

Cedar Falls, Iowa

A bare strip along the foundation became a planted bed with shrubs, flowers, and mulch.

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New island bed with a tree, perennials, and mulch
Plain front lawn before island planting bed installation
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Landscape Installation

Island Bed Installation

Cedar Falls, Iowa

A plain front lawn gained an island bed with a tree, perennials, and mulch.

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New corner bed with arborvitae, boulders, and river rock
Plain grass at house corner before landscape bed installation
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Landscape Installation

Corner Bed Installation

Cedar Falls, Iowa

Bare grass at the house corner became a bed with arborvitae, boulders, and river rock.

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New planting beds lining the front walkway with hostas and flowers
Plain lawn along front walkway before landscape bed installation
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Landscape Installation

Walkway Bed Installation

Cedar Falls, Iowa

Plain lawn along the front walk was planted with hostas, flowers, and defined beds.

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New border bed along the fence with hydrangeas and perennials
Plain grass along privacy fence before landscape bed installation
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Border Bed Installation

Cedar Falls, Iowa

Grass along a privacy fence became a border bed with hydrangeas and perennials.

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  • Hillside Retaining Wall Project in Cedar Falls, IA
  • Timber Retaining Wall Replacement in Cedar Falls, IA
  • Front Yard Retaining Wall Project in Cedar Falls, IA
  • Raised Paver Patio Project in Cedar Falls, IA
  • Paver Patio Replacement in Cedar Falls, IA
  • Foundation Landscape Beds in Cedar Falls, IA
  • Failing Block Retaining Wall Rebuild in Cedar Falls, IA
  • Garage-Side Retaining Wall Rebuild in Cedar Falls, IA
  • Backyard Waterfall Project in Cedar Falls, IA
  • Koi Pond and Waterfall Project in Cedar Falls, IA
  • Pond, Stream, and Stone Bridge Project in Cedar Falls, IA
  • Paver Patio with Fire Pit in Cedar Falls, IA
  • Paver Patio and Stone Fire Pit in Cedar Falls, IA
  • Paver Patio and Pergola Project in Cedar Falls, IA
  • Paver Driveway Replacement in Cedar Falls, IA
  • Herringbone Brick Paver Driveway in Cedar Falls, IA
  • Modern Farmhouse Paver Driveway in Cedar Falls, IA
  • Decorative Border Paver Driveway in Cedar Falls, IA
  • Attached Garage Paver Driveway in Cedar Falls, IA
  • Overgrown Front Yard Mowing in Cedar Falls, IA
  • Acreage Lawn Mowing in Cedar Falls, IA
  • Front Yard Lawn Mowing in Cedar Falls, IA
  • Island Landscape Bed in Cedar Falls, IA
  • Corner Landscape Bed in Cedar Falls, IA
  • Walkway Landscape Beds in Cedar Falls, IA
  • Fence-Line Landscape Bed in Cedar Falls, IA

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Project Overview

Hillside Retaining Wall Project in Cedar Falls, IA

Project overview: a steep Cedar Falls hillside rebuilt with a segmental retaining wall, drain tile, and a patio-ready grade. See the problem, the build, and the result.

Timber Retaining Wall Replacement in Cedar Falls, IA

Project overview: a failing timber retaining wall in Cedar Falls replaced with block, drainage, and a clean finish grade.

Front Yard Retaining Wall Project in Cedar Falls, IA

Project overview: an L-shaped retaining wall that turned a sloped Cedar Falls front yard into a level lawn and walk.

Raised Paver Patio Project in Cedar Falls, IA

Project overview: a sloped Cedar Falls backyard turned into a raised paver patio with a retaining wall and stone steps.

Paver Patio Replacement in Cedar Falls, IA

Project overview: a damaged patio in Cedar Falls torn out and rebuilt with a compacted base, new pavers, and clean edging.

Foundation Landscape Beds in Cedar Falls, IA

Project overview: a bare Cedar Falls foundation strip planted with shrubs, perennials, edging, and mulch.

Services

Landscape Installation

New beds, walkways, and plantings planned and installed start to finish.

Lawn Care & Mowing

Mowing, aeration, fertilization, and weed control all season.

Water Features

Custom ponds, waterfalls, and water gardens for your property.

Paver Driveways

Heavy-duty paver driveways built for vehicles and Iowa freeze-thaw.

Retaining Walls

Block and stone walls for slopes, erosion, and curb appeal that lasts.

Paver Patios

Custom patios built to handle Iowa weather and daily use.

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How Much Does a Retaining Wall Cost in Cedar Falls?

Real Cedar Falls pricing for block and natural stone retaining walls, plus what actually drives the number up or down.

Tree Removal in Cedar Falls: When to Cut, What It Costs, and How the Job Gets Done

How to tell if a tree needs to come down, what tree removal costs in Black Hawk County, and why licensed, insured crews matter.

Paver Patio Installation in Cedar Falls: Process, Timeline, and What Holds Up in Iowa

What a professional paver patio installation in Cedar Falls actually includes, how long it takes, and why the base matters more than the paver color.

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