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Paver patios, retaining walls, and more landscaping services in Des Moines and Ankeny, Iowa.

10/31/2026

This Is What Goes Into a Patio

Most homeowners see the finished surface and assume it came together fast. What they don't see is the excavation, the compacted gravel base, the sand layer, the edge restraints, and the pattern work that has to happen before a single paver goes down for good.

Every one of those steps affects how the patio holds up through Iowa freeze-thaw cycles. Skip or rush any of them, and you're reletting settlement and shifting pavers within a few years.

If you've been thinking about adding a patio this fall, the build window is still open. See what the process looks like at tebockslandscape.com/ankeny-paver-patios, then reach out to start mapping out your options. You can also call us at 515-809-0690.

10/30/2026

Your house has a color palette whether you picked one or not. Planting to match it is the fastest way to make the whole place look intentional. Color and texture that work year round.

10/29/2026

Late October Is the Best Time to Read Your Yard

Most people wait until spring to start thinking about what they want done in the yard. But late fall, after the leaves drop and before snow hits, is actually when your yard tells you the most. Low spots where water collects, bare patches where grass never really took, slopes that have been slowly giving way, they're all easier to see right now.

Walk the yard after a rain. Note where water sits longest and where it's pulling soil downhill. Those are your problem areas, and they shape what your spring project should actually prioritize. A patio plan changes pretty quickly when you realize drainage needs to come first.

If you want a head start on spring, tebockslandscape.com/contact-us/ is a good place to begin mapping out your options. Or call us at 515-809-0690.

10/28/2026

Big renovation projects mean heavy equipment, hauling, dust and noise. Part of our job is managing all that. We leave the site clean every single day. Here's what a major project actually involves.

10/26/2026

That retaining wall looked fine last fall

By April, a lot of retaining walls in the metro are showing what Iowa winter did to them. Bulging faces, shifted blocks, gaps at the corners. It is not always bad materials. It is usually bad design.

Iowa clay holds water. When that water freezes, it expands and pushes. A wall that was not built to relieve that pressure behind it takes the full load, freeze after freeze, through January, February, and March. A tiered system spreads that load across multiple shorter walls instead of stacking it all against one face. Proper backfill, compacted in layers with gravel drainage built in, gives the water somewhere to go before it freezes against the wall.

If your wall is already showing movement, sooner is better. If you are planning a new one, that drainage and backfill work is where it gets done right.

Learn more about drainage planning at tebockslandscape.com/yard-drainage-des-moines/ or call 515-809-0690 to start mapping out your options.

10/25/2026

We had a great time participating in the Iowa Arboretum & Gardens' Third Annual Trunk or Treat today!If you've never visited, it is truly one of Iowa's hidden gems. The Arboretum offers so much more than beautiful gardens—it features a treehouse village, a children's garden, educational programs, and countless unique plant displays throughout the property.As our business has grown, we've been proud to support the Arboretum through sponsorships and donations over the past several years. As someone who holds a degree in Plant Science, I strongly believe in the importance of education, outreach, and connecting people with the natural world. Supporting organizations like the Iowa Arboretum is one small way we can help inspire future generations and strengthen our communities.Thank you to everyone who helped make today's event such a success. We were honored to be a part of it!

10/24/2026

What Actually Happens During a Fall Yard Consultation

Most homeowners picture a consultation as someone walking around with a clipboard and nodding. What it actually looks like is closer to a problem-solving session.

We check grade first. Where is water going when it rains? Is it pooling near the foundation, tracking across the lawn, or disappearing somewhere it should not? From there, we talk through layout: where a patio makes sense given sun exposure, how a walkway ties into existing grade, what a retaining wall would actually hold back. A rough sketch gets made on-site, not back at the office.

Doing this in October means your plan is ready when the ground opens up in spring. If that timing sounds right, start the conversation at tebockslandscape.com/contact-us/ or call 515-809-0690.

10/23/2026

Artificial turf is basically a paver patio without the pavers. Same base work underneath. That base is what keeps it looking right years later. Here's how we build it.

10/22/2026

Why Retaining Walls Fail Over Winter in Iowa

Water behind a retaining wall does not just sit there. When temperatures drop and that water freezes, it expands. That expansion pushes against the wall from behind, and after enough freeze-thaw cycles, even a solid-looking wall starts to lean, crack, or buckle.

Proper drainage behind a wall means gravel backfill so water moves down instead of pooling, a perforated pipe at the base to carry that water away, and correct grading so runoff does not funnel toward the wall in the first place. Skip any one of those steps and you are letting Iowa winters do the work of tearing it apart.

If your wall is already showing signs of movement, getting eyes on it before the ground freezes is worth doing. Learn more about drainage solutions at tebockslandscape.com/yard-drainage-des-moines/ or call us at 515-809-0690 to map out your options.

10/21/2026

Iowa freeze-thaw cracks concrete. It's not if, it's when. Pavers move with the ground and a repair means lifting bricks, not jackhammering a slab. That's why we build patios the way we do.

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Ankeny, IA
50023

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm
Saturday	8am - 2pm

Telephone

+15158090690

Website

https://tebockslandscape.com/

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