Landscaping in Cedar Falls & Waterloo, IA
Matthias Landscaping Co. designs, builds, and maintains Cedar Valley landscapes for homes and commercial properties. Since 1991, our Waterloo-based team has coordinated landscape design, planting, lawn care, patios, retaining walls, hardscaping, sod, lighting, and outdoor living around each property's grade, drainage, and day-to-day use.
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Use the project form to share your property details, priorities, and preferred timing. Our team will review the request and follow up about the right next step.
- Landscape design, hardscaping, lawn care, lighting, sod, and drainage-aware installation
- Waterloo, Cedar Falls, and nearby Cedar Valley communities
- One request can cover planting, lawns, hardscaping, lighting, and outdoor living
Local Landscaping Company
Landscaping & Lawn Care for Cedar Falls and Waterloo Properties
A successful landscape starts with how the whole property works. Matthias Landscaping considers water movement, grade, sun, shade, lawn conditions, access, and the way you want to use the space before coordinating planting, lawn care, patio installation, retaining walls, lighting, sod, and outdoor living.
For lawns, the starting point is whether the property needs ongoing care, repair, or new turf. Lawn work can be considered alongside grading, planting beds, and hardscape edges, with sodding and hydroseeding available when establishing a lawn is part of the project.
Projects in Cedar Falls and Waterloo can range from focused lawn and planting improvements to a phased, full-yard plan. Explore the complete landscaping service, then share your priorities through the project form.
About Matthias Landscaping
Landscape Planning for Iowa 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.
Meet Our Team
Our Services
Complete Landscaping Services in Cedar Falls & Waterloo
From initial design through installation and ongoing care, Matthias Landscaping brings connected outdoor services to Cedar Valley homes, commercial sites, new construction yards, and established landscapes ready for a more functional 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 Local Landscaping Team for Cedar Falls & Waterloo
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
Cedar Falls & Waterloo Landscaping Questions
A project can include landscape design, grading considerations, planting beds, lawn care, sod, hydroseeding, hardscaping, patios, retaining walls, outdoor kitchens, and landscape lighting. Our team can coordinate related elements so the finished yard works as one plan.
Yes. Matthias Landscaping works with homeowners and commercial property managers in Waterloo, Cedar Falls, and surrounding Cedar Valley communities. The scope can range from lawn care and planting improvements to coordinated landscape, hardscape, lighting, and outdoor living projects.
Yes. Planning lawn care, new turf, planting beds, patios, retaining walls, and lighting together helps our team account for access, water movement, finished grades, installation order, and future maintenance before work begins.
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.
Contact our team before your preferred installation season when possible, especially if the work includes design, patios, retaining walls, grading, lawn establishment, or several connected phases. Iowa weather and project scope can affect both planning and installation timing. Our latest Waterloo landscaping planning guide covers more questions to consider.
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 project request form keeps those details together.
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.
Plan Your Cedar Falls or Waterloo Landscaping Project
Tell us which areas need attention, whether you are considering lawn care, planting, hardscaping, or a connected landscape plan, and when you hope to begin. Our team will review the details and follow up about the right next step.
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