Custom Landscape Design & Outdoor Living Spaces in Des Moines

"I went to Pat Newhaus of Earthly Possibilities Landscaping service for two different landscaping projects over the last two years. Each time he came up with a unique landscape design that resulted in beautiful enhancements to our home. The quality of his work is reflected by the number of compliments we have received from neighbors and friends. Pat is a creative and talented landscape designer who I would highly recommend for any landscaping project you may be considering."

"We had Earthly Possibilities complete a new patio and overhaul all of our landscaping, and the results are fantastic. The patio is beautifully done—sturdy, clean, and clearly built with care. Our yard looks completely refreshed thanks to their thoughtful landscaping work. Their pricing was straightforward and reasonable, and Pat and Cody were a pleasure to work with. They listened, offered great ideas, and made the process smooth from start to finish. We’re thrilled with how everything turned out."

"We could not be happier with our paver patio & landscaping project completed by Earthly Possibilities! Pat & Cody worked quickly and efficiently to bring our dream outdoor living space to life. While they got the job done in a timely manner, they did not cut any corners and made sure everything was installed properly. They were also respectful of our neighbors and kept a clean workspace. If you are in the West Des Moines area and in need of any landscaping, we cannot recommend Earthly Possibilities enough!"

"We have had the best experiences with Earthly Possibilities. We had a very general idea of what we were looking for with our patio and their design took it to a whole other level. The communication throughout the process was phenomenal. The patio and landscaping turned out amazing and although bigger than we'd imagined in our heads, it was fantastic. The whole experience of working with Pat and Cody more than exceeded our expectations. Since that patio and landscaping project in 2013 at our home in Urbandale, we have had two additional projects completed by this company and have always been immensely happy with the results."

"Earthly Possibilities has done an incredible job making our outside spaces more beautiful. We had them put in two patios, one with a fire pit, add a retaining wall/platform outside our garage for garbage tote storage, and landscaping. We just recently called them again to fix a different retaining wall that was falling over and they did a great job fixing it. We are very impressed with their work. They are always friendly and professional and we highly recommend them."

"Pat and Cody installed a paver patio, re-did our flower beds, and planted new plants at our home in Urbandale and did a fantastic job. The project took about a week — from design to finish they communicated well, kept things clean, and finished on time. The patio turned out better than we expected and we're already getting great use out of it. Highly recommend Earthly Possibilities."

"Pat and Cody were courteous, responsive and completed our project on time and within budget estimate. Highly recommend. Mike W ."

"Hired Earthly Possibilties to complete a fall overhaul of our home's landscaping. Pat and his team designed and installed a landscape / hardscape that played off the natural features around our home. Communication and timeliness was great. From the start of the project through completion we have enjoyed working with Pat and the Earthly Possibilites team. We look forward to continuing our working relationship with them. Adding to the review above-- Our West Des Moines home looks amazing after Pat and Cody's Spring Refresh. The plantings, gardens, and trees look healthy and vibrant. Looking at adding to our beautiful view-and definitely will use Earthly Possibilities!"

"Earthly Possibilities has completed several landscaping projects for us over the years. They recently completed another project and once again we are very pleased with the results. Pat and Cody are very professional, easy to work with, and have always delivered excellent results. We highly recommend Earth Possibilities Landscaping."

"Pat is great to work with. The work was done in a timely fashion and billing was on point with the estimate. We had accent lighting placed around our patio and we are thrilled with the final product. We had some special requests and Pat was able to find us some solutions. Don’t be afraid to work with these people. No pressure selling here."

"5 stars from OmniTel Communications! They did a great job, were responsive, and very pleasant to work with. Thank you!"

"Pat and his team did an extraordinary job on our new patio! We had a very standard small deck in our backyard and they transformed it into a wonderful outdoor living area with a large paver patio and new landing for the steps into the house. Pat was very thorough in his communications with us and they completed the project in a short amount of time. They were very tidy as well, cleaned up each night and made sure the fencing was replaced so our dogs wouldn’t get out. We will likely be adding on more features over the next couple years and will absolutely be calling Pat back for future projects! We’ve highly recommend Earthly Possibilities Landscaping for any of your outdoor projects!"

"I was excited about the result on my new retaining well. Cody kindly answered all my questions."

"We needed help with our backyard with project design and implementation. Patrick and Cody were the best at giving us ideas as well as a timeline for implementation. They always showed up on time and worked hard to install our beautiful back yard with pavers, fire pit, outdoor fountain, limestone rock to contain river rock, and decorative rocks with landscaping plants and lighting. We would recommend Earthy Possibilities to anyone looking to improve their yard."

"Excellent experience; From planning the design, to choosing materials, to the completion of the project. Pat and his crew were professional and knowledgeable, taking care to get the details right. We love our new outdoor space!"

"Pat and Cody make a great team, keeping it light but professional and doing great work. Our project was not overly complicated, but the large variation in grade forced some flexibility on their part as it progressed. They made sure everything worked out right and even replaced some grass seed washed away by mother nature. Quality work with quality materials; will hire again for any future projects needing professional experience."

"Pat and Cody did an excellent job installing our paver patio and walkway as well as preparing and planting a flower garden. They both have wonderful personalities and are easy to work with during planning and construction. I highly recommend them for your landscaping or hardscaping needs."

"We highly recommend Earthly Possibilities to anyone who is looking to hardscape. Pat was able to come up with a wonderful design after listening to what we wanted and worked in conjunction with us to construct a fabulous addition to the front of our house. Pat was tremendous with his input and explaining the options we had and what he would be able to do. His crew completely transformed the front of our house, and made an area that we can enjoy a very special place. From removing the bushes and concrete walkway in front to building the hardscape, their work was impeccable as was their cleanup after the job was completed. They even did little things like helping to dig up some plants we weren’t able to transfer yet and helped to keep them viable. We could not be happier. Pat, the owner, was spot on with his suggestions and incorporating what we wanted into a fabulous front addition that we truly love. We highly, highly recommend that you contact Pat if you are looking at adding a deck or outside patio or an outdoor entertainment area. We were originally debating whether a deck or a hard scape area would be best for us. We couldn’t be happier with our decision."

"Earthly Possibilities came to build a new retaining wall after the old wood wall was rotting and collapsing. In 4 days they had the old out and the new wall built. Everything was cleaned up and put back in place. Excellent work and would highly recommend them. God bless you for a job well done!!"

"Earthly Possibilities completed an amazing large landscaping & retaining wall project. They created the solution to the existing issues, planned out the project, presented a professional proposal, completed the project in a very timely manner, and stayed on budget. Their work is exemplary! Wonderful people to work with and were informative throughout the process. Highly recommended!"

"I had a fantastic experience working with Earthly Possibilities. They are true craftsman and professionals that provide an excellent service. My new patio will be enjoyed for years to come. I will be using them for any future landscaping needs."

"We recently had a backyard landscape design and install completed by Earthly Possibilities and we are very satisfied with the end result! Pat was extremely easy to work with, professional, and communicative. He took all of the ideas and thoughts I had on the vision of our space and really made that come to life. I cannot wait to see the beautiful fence line landscaping come to life next spring. We have had several neighbors comment on the beautiful work, and even a couple ask for E.P. contact information. We will definitely be using Earthly Possibilities again for another project we have in mind!"

"Installing our outdoor kitchen by Earthly Possibilities was a great experience from start to finish, they more than exceeded our expectations. The process began with a thorough consultation where they really listened to our ideas and came up with a well designed plan. The team was great. They were respectful, communicated along the way and cleaned up each night before leaving. The materials used were top notch and our kitchen turned out better than we expected. Highly recommend!"

"Pat and his team did a fantastic job on our 400 sqft patio using Unilock Westport pavers. The quality of the work is awesome and they cleaned up the area perfectly when done. I would highly recommend them for your outdoor living space work!"

"We had a fire pit and retaining wall installed. They were very detailed and clean. We were very pleased with their work."

"Pat and his crew did an amazing job building our stone patio. From the design process through the final walkthrough, they were professional and did excellent work. We recommend Earthly Possibilities to anyone that is looking for a high quality and creative landscape company to transform their outdoor space."

"From start to finish Earthly Possibilities listened, answered questions, and delivered. Pat was easy to work with. Being from Florida and knowing very little about Iowa landscaping, he was a tremendous help. He did it all prior to me arriving in Iowa. I now have a “sweet” Iowa yard."

"Pat & team did an AMAZING job! We were looking for that Colorado look and feel & WOW did they deliver! Pat made sure every detail fit our style from design to completion! He truly cared about the project by getting to know us! The cleanup and follow-up was impressive too!! We LOVE our new space! It's so relaxing & will definitely be calling Earthly Possibilities for all our upcoming landscaping projects! We highly recommend giving Pat a call!!"

"We enjoyed working with Pat and Cody. From start to finish they were very professional. We’ve had many people that that’ve visited, and commented on the detail and quality of their work. This was a fun experience and we are already planning our next landscaping project, with them."

"We recently had Pat & his team do a 2nd landscape project at our home. They arrived on time, were respectful of my property-reseeding grass area after the project, and the final project is exactly what I had envisioned. I'm 100% satisfied and will highly recommend him to friends and family."

"Pat and the crew did a fantastic job of replacing and expanding our patio. Each step was explained to us as the project moved along and our input was always welcomed. Very easy to work with and the results are great!"

"2022, was the second year that we did an extensive landscaping project on our home with Pat and Cody. Once again, from design to the final project they were professional, competent and exceeded our expectations! For the past 2 years when anyone visits our home we continue to get great compliments on the design and the look of our landscaping. We would highly recommend Earthly Possibilities to anyone. Mark & Cyndy Stadtlander"

"We had a great experience with Pat and his team. Communication was great (which is hard to find these days) and the work was done really well. Highly recommend these guys for your next landscaping project."

"Very processional. They cleaned up the work site each day before leaving. Fair prices. Quality work. Highly recommend."

"We enjoyed working with Pat and his team at Earthly Possibilities. They helped us with our design and delivered exactly what we wanted!"

"Pat and Cody are great to work with. They helped us through the design stage and were able to advise us and steer us away from bad decisions. They were very flexible when we made changes to the plan and even added more to the project as it progressed. Always on time and got the job done really quickly."

"We love our new backyard! Thank you Pat and team for creating a perfect place for many nights by the fire and dinners on the patio."

"Very positive experience. Very helpful with the design and options for the types of pavers! Excellent finished patio and a great additional space to our home!!!"

"This was my first landscaping and hardscaping project. I had no idea what to expect. A few months after moving into our newly built home, I responded to a prospecting mailer from Earthly Possibilities. Pat and Cody were consultative, cost-conscious, thorough, and hands-on throughout the process. Most important, they were honest and upfront. Thumbs up on the end result, too!"

"Excellent experience! We compared a few vendors and were very happy with our choice to go with Earthly Possibilities. They seemed to offer the best option for our project needs, concerns and temperament. Our project included custom stone edging and rock beds around the house perimeter, a custom backyard fire pit, decorative large boulders a variety of plants throughout - from grass, to shrubs and trees) Areas we were most impressed with were: 1. Expertise - They were very knowledgeable about all aspects of the products and process and took time to answer all of our questions. 2. Experience and workmanship - Their years of experience was clear from the examples/pictures they shared from past projects, and in the quality of their workmanship. 3. Attitude and personality - They were always friendly, upbeat and personable. 4. Commitment to the project - We were astounded at their dedication to working through the project - even in some very harsh weather conditions. And no aspect was ever rushed to get through it. We would definitely use Earthly Possibilities for any future project and will certainly recommend them to friends and family in the area for any landscaping projects they may be exploring."

"Pat and his crew are hard working, very honest and you can always count on him to answer his phone. Thanks Guys!!!!"

"Earthly Possibility just completed our patio. Pat and his crew started and finished on schedule, his prices were competitive, and it looks amazing. They even accommodated some unique requirements for our project. I would highly recommend."

"Great experience with Pat. They cleaned up the work site every day and even worked a Saturday to keep ahead of schedule. I would highly recommend using him."

"GREAT experience - excellent design, listened to what we wanted, fair price and done on time. I will continue to use Earthly Possibilities for all outside planning and work. Top notch!"

"Pat and Cody did an excellent job. The design and preconstruction work/meetings were organized and well thought out. Pat listened to my requests and was extremely professional. Communication was clear. Plant recommendations were nice. Pat and Cody worked in a way that was minimally invasive and kept the project site neat and orderly. They completed the project timely and everything looks beautiful! -Ivy W."

"Pat and his team has done many landscaping jobs for our clients that we had built decks for with Deck & Drive Solutions. Pat is a man of many ideas and is great in incorporating the homeowners and my ideas into a project. Great guy to work with and everyone on his team are very personal and professional. Landscaping projects always look great after these guys!! I would highly recommend this company for your landscaping needs!!"

"Pat & Cody did a fantastic job on our new patio. From the initial site visit, patio design, through construction, Pat & Cody were professional and communicative. Pat made sure he encompassed our vision and provided us with several designs at different price points. He met with us to pick out the colors to make sure it was what we were aiming for. Overall, a great experience and a professional, courteous job."

"A great experience and everything you could ask for. Likable, professional, fast, responsive, did what they said they would do when they said they would do it and easy, enjoyable people to work with. I have some experience doing similar, smaller scale jobs on my own and the work quality is good."

"Pat and Cody were very kind and professional to work with. They did a quality job on our patio, firepit, and outdoor grill area. They designed a great grill space for a gas grill and kamado smoker to sit under a pergola. They worked with the granite team to make sure the custom fit for the smoker was just right. They'll be back in the spring to finish the pergola... everything else looks great so far and we would highly recommend them to anyone."

"Pat has done several projects for us and we've been very pleased with each of them. He's very meticulous, so quality of work is excellent. Would certainly use him again!"

"Pat & Cody with Earthly Possibilities did an amazing job with my backyard. It had steep hills with a dry wash at the bottom. Between that & the overgrowth it was extremely difficult to mow. They presented a solution & created a gorgeous patio & retaining wall, complete with a stepping stone path across. Their work is exemplary & their attitudes are warm yet professional."

"Pat and his team just finished a patio and fire pit project in our backyard. We are really, really happy with the results. At the beginning of the process, Pat took time to meet with us and listen to what we hoped for in the end. He came up with a thoughtful and beautiful design. When we saw it we knew we wanted him to do our project. He even drew in some landscaping that we were going to do at a later time, but when we saw the design we decided to do it all because it looked so nice. When they came to actually do the project, we were so impressed. Cody, his foreman, was meticulous in his work and the stonework is beautiful. All of the guys were really hard workers. They didn’t rush just to get the job done but really invested themselves in doing it right. I loved that they cleaned up at the end of each day. When the project was all done, they restored the grass and left everything looking nice and clean. I don’t have even one thing to say that they could improve upon. We were completely satisfied with the whole process from start to finish."