Landscaping in Cedar Falls & Waterloo, IA
Matthias Landscaping Co. plans and builds Cedar Valley landscapes around the way your property drains, how the grade meets the house, and how you want to use the space. Since 1991, our Waterloo-based team has handled landscape design, lawn care, patios, retaining walls, hardscaping, sod, lighting, and complete outdoor transformations for homes and commercial properties.
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The full contact form gives our team the property details, service needs, preferred timing, and project notes needed for a focused first conversation.
- Landscape design, hardscaping, lawn care, lighting, sod, and drainage-aware installation
- Waterloo, Cedar Falls, and nearby Cedar Valley communities
- A detailed request helps us understand the property before we respond
Waterloo & Cedar Falls Landscaper
Landscaping Planned for Waterloo and Cedar Falls Properties
Matthias Landscaping turns the way a property handles water, grade, sun, shade, and lawn conditions into one coordinated plan for planting, lawn care, patios, retaining walls, lighting, sod, and future outdoor living.
Projects in Waterloo and Cedar Falls can range from one front bed to a full-yard plan. Share the address, timing, and priorities through the project form so the first conversation can focus on the right scope and sequence.
About Matthias Landscaping
Local Landscaping Built Around Waterloo and Cedar Falls Soil, Drainage, and Weather
Matthias Landscaping Co. is a family-owned landscaping company based in Waterloo, Iowa. We specialize in landscaping, lawn care, hardscaping, patio installation, retaining walls, outdoor living spaces, and landscape design for residential and commercial properties across northeast Iowa, including Waterloo, Cedar Falls, and the surrounding Cedar Valley.
Founded by Doug Matthias, the company has grown from a small operation into one of the most trusted names in the region. Over 35 years of experience means every landscaping project benefits from practical knowledge of Iowa soils, drainage patterns, freeze-thaw cycles, sun exposure, lawn establishment, and the plant varieties that thrive in USDA Hardiness Zone 5a.
If you are searching for landscaping in Waterloo or Cedar Falls, the first question is usually scope: do you need planting beds, lawn repair, drainage-aware grading, a patio, a retaining wall, landscape lighting, or a design plan that connects several phases? Matthias Landscaping helps homeowners and property managers work with a local landscaper who can turn that broad need into a clear, buildable plan.
Our design and estimating team — Jason Matthias and Nate Lansing — works directly with each homeowner to develop custom 2D design plans before any ground is broken.
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Our Services
Landscaping Services for Waterloo and Cedar Falls Properties
From initial design through installation and ongoing maintenance, Matthias Landscaping delivers the full range of outdoor services for Cedar Valley homes, commercial sites, new construction yards, and established landscapes that need a better plan.
Hardscaping
Custom stone and paver installations including patios, walkways, driveways, and decorative walls built to withstand Iowa winters.
Patio Installation
Paver patios designed around how you use your outdoor space, with proper base preparation for northeast Iowa conditions.
Retaining Walls
Structural and decorative retaining walls that manage drainage, prevent erosion, and add dimension to sloped properties.
Outdoor Living
Outdoor kitchens, fire pits, pergolas, and complete living areas that extend your home into the backyard year-round.
Landscape Design
Custom 2D design plans created by our in-house team. See your project before we build it, with plant selections suited for Zone 5a.
Landscaping
Planting, bed design, mulching, seasonal color, and ongoing lawn care for residential and commercial properties throughout the Cedar Valley.
Sod & Hydroseeding
Instant lawns with professionally installed sod, or efficient hydroseeding for large areas and new construction sites.
Landscape Lighting
Low-voltage LED lighting systems for pathways, accent features, patios, and architectural highlights that add safety and ambiance.
Commercial Landscaping
Full-service commercial landscape design, installation, and maintenance.
Why Choose Us
A Waterloo Landscaping Company With a Planning-First Process
When Cedar Valley homeowners invest in landscaping, they need more than a crew that can install plants or pavers. They need a team that studies water movement, grades, access, shade, future maintenance, and how the yard should function after the work is complete. Matthias Landscaping has built that trust over three decades through consistent quality and straightforward service.
- 35+ years in the Cedar Valley — Founded in 1991, we understand Iowa soil conditions, drainage challenges, turf establishment, and which materials hold up through harsh winters.
- Custom 2D design plans — Every project begins with a detailed plan so you can visualize the finished result before we start. Jason and Nate on our design team walk you through each element.
- Licensed and fully insured — Your property and our crew are protected on every job, giving you complete peace of mind.
- One team, full scope — From hardscaping and retaining walls to planting and lighting, we handle every aspect of your outdoor space.
- Built for Iowa weather — Our base preparation methods and material selections account for the freeze-thaw cycles that damage inferior installations within a few seasons.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common Landscaping Questions Before You Book
Matthias Landscaping Co. provides landscape design and installation, planting beds, lawn care, sod, hydroseeding, hardscaping, patios, retaining walls, outdoor kitchens, landscape lighting, and commercial landscaping in Waterloo, Cedar Falls, and surrounding service areas.
Yes. When a project includes patios, retaining walls, grading, planting beds, turf, or lighting, our team can plan how those elements connect and in what order they should be installed. A coordinated plan also helps account for access, water movement, finished grades, and future maintenance.
The process begins with a property consultation to review goals, access, drainage, grade, existing conditions, and timing. For projects that need a design, our team prepares a custom 2D plan so the layout, materials, and planting areas can be reviewed before installation begins. Learn more about our landscape design service.
Include the property address, the areas you want to change, the services you are considering, your preferred timing, and how you want to use the finished space. Photos and notes about drainage, access, existing patios, retaining walls, trees, or lawn trouble spots can also help the first conversation stay focused. The full project form keeps those details together.
It is helpful to start the conversation before your preferred installation season, especially when the work includes design, a patio, retaining walls, grading, lawn establishment, or several connected phases. Iowa weather and the scope of the project can affect both planning and installation timing. Our Waterloo landscaping planning guide covers more questions to consider.
Matthias Landscaping Co. serves Waterloo, Cedar Falls, Buckingham, Hudson, Janesville, Jesup, La Porte City, Denver, Waverly, Independence, Clarksville, Parkersburg, Dike, Grundy Center, Reinbeck, Dysart, Traer, Gilbertville, Delhi, Clear Lake, and nearby communities. Browse the service areas overview to find the communities we serve.
Client Experience
What to Expect From the First Call to the Final Walkthrough
From the first call through the final walkthrough, Matthias Landscaping keeps the work focused on your property, your goals, and the details that make the finished landscape last.
Property Review
The team discusses goals, drainage, grade, access, turf condition, planting needs, and whether the project should be completed in phases.
Clear Scope
Recommendations are tied to the site, from lawn care and planting beds to patios, retaining walls, lighting, and complete landscape design.
Built for Iowa
Material choices, plant selections, bases, and water movement are considered for Cedar Valley freeze-thaw cycles and seasonal rain.
Ready to Plan Your Landscape?
Tell us what you want the property to do better, which areas need attention, and when you hope to begin. The full project form gives our team the details needed to prepare for a useful first conversation.
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