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Welcome to our landscaping blog where we provide tips and ideas to create a beautiful outdoor space. Our team of experts has years of experience in the industry and we are passionate about designing functional and visually appealing landscapes. Whether you’re a seasoned landscaper or a beginner, our blog has something for everyone. Read more to learn about landscaping tips and topics!

Rain Garden Solutions

Rain gardens offer so many benefits. These specially designed gardens filter pollutants from runoff, conserve water, remove standing water from your yard, and help keep water from potentially damaging your home, just to name a few. Located in the heart of Des Moines,...

Hocus Pocus Groundcovers

'Elfin' Creeping Thyme (Photo Credit: Midwest Groundcovers)Purple Blooms in May/June. Drought Tolerant! We are a proud supplier of Hocus Pocus Groundcovers from Midwest Groundcovers. Whether you are looking for something to fun to walk on, something to mix inbetween...

Keep On Growing!

During our time quarantined in our homes with the spread of the Coronavirus, we can still find ways to keep growing. Thinking about the garden and planning for the future keeps us going during these more challenging times that we are in. Here are a few suggestions...

‘Scentsation’ Honeysuckle Vine

'Scentsation' Honeysuckle VineVery showy vine with extremely fragrant yellow flowers. Drought tolerant. Fall color. Full Sun12-15' in height, 4-6' in widthZone 4-9$38, 2 gal. sizeAvailable in spring 2020. Plant Life Designs will call for pick up. *Plants carry a...

‘Wine Garden’

Add a 'wine garden' to your landscape this season with these beautiful selections! See the recipe card below and if you need more assistance please give us a call! Order your plants today for a spring pick up. 515.996.8888 'Ginger Wine' Physocarpus4-6' tall, 4-6'...

Spotlight on ‘Berry Poppins’ Winterberry

Ilex verticillata 'Berry Poppins''Berry Poppins' WinterberryThis shrub is perfect for a pop of red in a snowy Iowa landscape!  Reaching only 3-4' tall and 3-4' wide, makes it easy to add into your garden.  The leaves on this plant will drop early, displaying large red...

TIDY PLANTS

Order your tidy plants today for spring! Plants will be available for pick up in late April/early May. We will contact you when they arrive and can be picked up at our gardens in Van Meter. (Please note, plants only carry a warranty if planted by Plant Life Designs. )...