Hardscaping And Landscaping In Ankeny, IA
Outdoor construction that turns plain Ankeny yards into functional spaces where family and friends love to gather.
Enhance Your Ankeny Property's Value with Professional Design
Ankeny is growing fast, and with it, every yard tells a different story. Some homes are brand new with nothing but grass, and others have great structure but need a refresh. Either way, your outdoor space deserves the same attention as the inside. That is where we come in.
At Larkin Landscape & Design, we help Ankeny families turn plain yards into patios for Saturday cookouts, fire pits for late-night talks, and landscapes that look good year-round. Explore our hardscaping work and full-service landscaping, then schedule a free quote today.
Our Services
Custom patios
Built from pavers that can handle Iowa winters without shifting all over the place. Walkways and paths are not just practical, they guide you and your guests through the yard, and retaining walls tame tricky slopes, slow erosion, and add structure.
Outdoor kitchens and fire pits
Whether you want a simple built-in grill or the whole spread, we build outdoor kitchens to match the way you host. For the evenings, fire pits come in gas for quick nights and wood for that campfire crackle.
Landscape design and planting
Complete plans, lighting, beds, and all the finishing touches, plus water features like ponds, koi habitats, and fountains where a yard calls for a focal point. We combine hardscape and softscape so your Ankeny yard feels cohesive and natural, not piecemeal.
Why choose us
It is not just about laying stone, it is about building for Iowa conditions. We create a 2D plan so you know exactly what is coming, and our hardscaping is backed by a 10-year warranty, retaining walls included.
Designed for Ankeny's Lifestyle and Climate
Your outdoor space should look great and stay that way through Iowa unpredictable weather. From intense summer heat to long, icy winters, every project we build in Ankeny is engineered for strength and beauty year-round. Here is how we make that happen.
Proper grading and drainage systems keep water moving away from your home and patios. Freeze-thaw resistant base construction helps your patios and walkways stay level over time. Materials are selected for durability and matched to Central Iowa natural landscape, and low-maintenance plant choices do well in Ankeny soil without constant care. Smart lighting extends the use of your outdoor areas well into the night.
We design for the season, and we design for the long haul. Every paver, plant, and fixture is placed with Iowa environment in mind, so your investment performs beautifully for years.
Recent work across the Des Moines metro
Patios, fire features, and lit landscape beds are the kind of outdoor living Ankeny homeowners ask us about most, and the same crews build them across Central Iowa.
Every photo here is real Larkin work from our own job sites, never stock.
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Outdoor Living That Fits Your Lifestyle
Whether you are building your forever home or upgrading an existing yard, the right outdoor design can completely change how you use your space. We focus on making your Ankeny backyard feel livable, not just landscaped: patio and path and fire pit designed around your lifestyle, spaces that invite conversation and outdoor dining, and a mix of hardscape and softscape that feels natural.
No two families use their yard the same way, and that should be reflected in your design. From quiet retreats to lively entertainment areas, our outdoor living designs blend beauty, comfort, and function. Our builds are meant to be lived in, not just admired from the window.
Every project comes with a promise: quality, reliability, and craftsmanship. We check grading and drainage before installation, inspect every paver and stone for accurate placement, clean up, and walk the finished site with you, then stand behind the work with our warranty and ongoing support.
If you have been thinking about a hardscaping or landscaping addition, maybe starting small with a patio, maybe going all in with a full redesign, we would love to help. Request your free estimate and we will walk through what works best for your space and your budget.
What Central Iowa homeowners say
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“Larkin gave us a competitive quote and got the job done correctly! Andrew is very easy to work with and takes the time to listen to what you want done. Will definitely use them again for future projects.”
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“Andrew was very responsive and timely. The bid was fair. He and his co worker worked hard and efficiently. They had all the material organized and it seemed like ordered in advance. The outcome was beautiful!!! I will recommend him to my friends.”
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