Rooted Design Co. | Eastern Iowa Landscape Design

About Rooted Design Co.

Connecting you with the living landscape around you

At Rooted Design Co., we believe your yard should be more than just grass — it should be a thriving, beautiful ecosystem that feeds your family, supports local wildlife, and brings joy to your daily life.

Based in Eastern Iowa, we specialize in landscapes that work with nature, not against it. From custom raised garden beds to full pollinator habitat designs, every project is crafted with intention and care.

Whether you're dreaming of a kitchen garden steps from your back door, or a front-yard habitat buzzing with bees all summer — we're here to make it happen.

100%Locally Focused

NativePlant-Forward

CustomEvery Project

Why It Matters

From Iowa's soil to your table

When you consider that the average meal travels 1,500 miles from farm to plate, it's clear how much nutritional value is lost during transport. By growing your own food in Iowa's fertile soil, you bypass this massive carbon footprint and the "chemical cocktail" of industrial pesticides often found on store-bought produce.

Gardening allows you to harvest vegetables at their peak ripeness and nutritional density, ensuring much healthier meals. Beyond the health benefits, producing your own food fosters a deep "food literacy" — replacing a generic grocery store experience with a hands-on connection to the land.

1,500 miles avg. farm to plate Peak nutrition at harvest No pesticide worry

What We Offer

Services designed to grow with you

Every service is tailored to your space and Eastern Iowa's climate — using native plants that thrive for years to come.

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Garden Bed Installations

Custom-built raised beds with quality materials and proper soil — sized and placed exactly where you need them.

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Native Plant & Pollinator Landscapes

Iowa-native plants providing critical habitat for bees, butterflies, and birds — beautiful, low-maintenance, and water-wise.

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Edible Landscape Designs

Fruit trees, berry bushes, herbs, and vegetables woven beautifully into your yard. Grow food that's gorgeous and delicious.

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Landscape Consultations

We visit your property and map out opportunities, challenges, and a clear roadmap for your dream garden.

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Rain Barrel Installations

Capture rainwater, cut your water bill, and keep your garden thriving — professionally installed.

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Custom Outdoor Greenhouse Installations

Hand-built greenhouses tailored to your yard — extend your growing season, start seedlings early, and protect tender plants year-round.

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"Not sure which service fits? We offer free 15-minute phone consultations."

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Raised Bed Gallery

A few raised bed styles we install

Every bed is built to your space, taste, and budget. Here are a few real examples to help spark ideas — from rustic timber to clean modern metal — for the garden you've been picturing.

U-shaped wooden raised garden bed surrounding a stone bench, set on a gravel pad in a backyard. — Cedar · Walk-in Layout
U-Shaped Cedar Garden Room

A walk-in design with built-in seating — turns a corner of the yard into a destination, with easy reach to every plant.

Concrete block raised garden bed with arched trellis hoops, planted with vegetables and marigolds. — Concrete Block · Trellised
Block Bed with Arched Trellises

Durable concrete-block construction paired with arched hoops for climbing crops — built to last and ready for cucumbers, beans, or squash.

Modern green galvanized steel raised garden bed against a brick home, planted with tomatoes and lettuces. — Galvanized Steel · Modern
Modern Metal Raised Bed

Clean lines and a long-lasting galvanized finish — a tidy, low-profile option that fits beautifully alongside contemporary homes.

Don't see exactly what you have in mind? These are just a starting point — every bed we build is sized, shaped, and finished to fit your yard.

How It Works

From first conversation to flourishing garden

Consultation

A conversation about your vision and goals — in-person or virtual.

Design

A custom plan built around your property and Iowa's climate.

Installation

Quality materials, native plants, and careful craftsmanship.

Enjoy

We guide you through care so your garden thrives for years.

What Our Clients Say

Rooted in the community

The pollinator garden they designed has completely transformed our backyard. Bees and butterflies all summer — and it basically takes care of itself.

Sarah & Tom D.

Bellevue, IA

Our raised beds are gorgeous and so well-built. We grew more food this summer than we ever expected. Worth every penny.

Mike L.

Dubuque, IA

The consultation alone was worth it. They helped us see the potential in our yard and gave us a clear, affordable plan.

Rachel P.

Lamotte, IA

Landscapes that are rooted in nature

Connecting you with the living landscape around you

From Iowa's soil to your table

Services designed to grow with you

Garden Bed Installations

Native Plant & Pollinator Landscapes

Edible Landscape Designs

Landscape Consultations

Rain Barrel Installations

Custom Outdoor Greenhouse Installations

A few raised bed styles we install

U-Shaped Cedar Garden Room

Block Bed with Arched Trellises

Modern Metal Raised Bed

From first conversation to flourishing garden

Consultation

Design

Installation

Enjoy

Ready to get rooted?

Rooted in the community

Your local landscape partner