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Aerial view of a modern white home wrapped in slate rock beds with boxwood and grasses, an ornamental tree, and a stepped limestone outcrop along a sharp lawn edge

Timeless Landscapes. Lasting Impressions.

Custom Landscaping & Hardscaping in Ankeny, Iowa

Paver patios, retaining walls, plantings, and lighting, designed and built with precision across Central Iowa. Every project starts with a free estimate.

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About Greystone

We design and build outdoor spaces throughout Central Iowa: custom patios, retaining walls, plantings, and complete landscape transformations, with owner Cole Schenck involved from first conversation to final walkthrough.

Meet Greystone
Aerial view at dusk of curved slate rock planting beds with ornamental grasses, boulders, large stepping pavers, and low-voltage path lights edged with a clean border along a backyard lawn

Planting beds, boulders & path lighting — Central Iowa

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Custom Landscape & Hardscape Design & Installation

From a single improvement to a complete transformation, we plan the whole space before anything goes in the ground. Hardscape, plantings, and finish details are designed to work together and to suit your property, your preferences, and your budget.

  • Design & plant recommendations
  • Hardscape installation
  • Plantings & finish detail
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Services

Landscaping & Hardscaping Services

Ten services, one standard. Whether you'd like to put in a paver patio or you just built a house and need a complete landscape, every project gets the same precision and attention to detail.

Not sure which service you need? Start with a free estimate.

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Pricing tailored to your property's scope, materials, and site conditions.

Selected work

Real Projects. Real Detail.

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Overhead view of a curved paver patio with a charcoal border band, flagstone stepping stones, a tree-form hydrangea, and a perennial bed
Curved paver patio, stepping stones & planting bed
Large-format stepping pavers set in river rock alongside ornamental grasses, backlit by fall afternoon sun
Stepping pavers set in river rock — Fall
Island bed with a birch, blue spruce, boulders, and perennials in the front yard of a newly built home
New construction landscape installation
Crisp gray crushed-rock beds planted with boxwood and upright junipers, with a clean curved bed line meeting the lawn behind a modern gray home
Crushed rock beds, boxwood & upright juniper
Front foundation bed with blooming white hydrangeas, river rock, a dwarf blue spruce, and curved paver edging
Hydrangea foundation bed & river rock

Every photo on this site is a real Greystone project.

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Ground-level view across a new large-format gray paver patio with a darker charcoal border course beside a fresh mulch bed

Precision & attention to detail

Built with Purpose. Designed to Last.

  • Clean lines and tight joints
  • Plant choices suited to your property
  • A clean site when we're done

How it works

From First Conversation to Final Walkthrough

A clear, straightforward process, with communication at every step.

  1. 01

    Conversation

    Tell us what you have in mind, even if it's just “we want to do something with our backyard.” We'll talk through your goals, how you use the space, and what matters most to you.

  2. 02

    Free Estimate & Recommendations

    We look at your property and put together design ideas, plant and material recommendations, and a clear estimate based on your project's scope, materials, and site conditions. No charge, no obligation.

  3. 03

    Installation

    Cole and the crew build the plan with quality materials and skilled installation, keeping you informed as the work moves forward.

  4. 04

    Clean Finish & Walkthrough

    We clean up the site and walk the finished project with you, so you know exactly what was built and how to enjoy it.

What homeowners say

The attention to detail was beyond what we expected.
Andrea M.Backyard landscaping, landscape design & plant recommendations

Andrea wasn't sure what she wanted for her backyard. We developed a landscape design, recommended plants, and helped shape her ideas into a plan. The finished space became one she loves, and the neighbors noticed. What she remembers most is the communication, the professionalism, the attention to detail, and how clean the site was when we finished.

The professionalism, timeliness, and communication were top notch!
Alyssa K.Landscaping & design recommendations
Cole and crew were outstanding.
Bill W.Landscaping project

Rated 5.0 out of 5 on Google from 9 reviews.

Our commitment

Greystone Landscape is committed to quality craftsmanship, clear communication, attention to detail, and personalized service. We take the time to understand your goals and work to deliver an attractive, functional outdoor space that meets your expectations. And because every estimate is free, you can talk through your project before making any financial commitment.

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Free estimates

Not sure what you want yet? That's what the estimate is for.

  • Free, no obligation.

    Requesting an estimate costs nothing and commits you to nothing.

  • Pricing that reflects your property.

    Your estimate reflects your property's scope, materials, and site conditions, so you understand the investment before you commit.

  • Work directly with Cole.

    Work directly with owner Cole Schenck from first conversation to final walkthrough.

Prefer to talk it through? Call 515-210-9235

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So Cole can call you back.

Ankeny, Des Moines, Waukee…

Even “we want to do something with our backyard” is a great start.

No charge, no obligation. Prefer to talk? Call 515-210-9235.

Winter planning

Winter is a good time to plan upcoming projects and request your free estimate.

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Service area

Serving Ankeny & Central Iowa

Ankeny, Des Moines, West Des Moines, Waukee, Johnston, Urbandale, Clive, Grimes, Polk City, Altoona, Bondurant, Pleasant Hill, Windsor Heights

…and Central Iowa communities within about 30 miles of Ankeny.

Greystone Landscape

Timeless Landscapes. Lasting Impressions.

Tell us about your property and what you'd like to do with it. We'll take it from there.

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