Keeping your property looking clean and well-maintained matters—whether it’s an HOA, retail center, office building, or multi-family property.

At Excel Lawns & Landscape, we provide professional commercial mulch installation across the Des Moines metro, including Waukee, West Des Moines, Ankeny, and surrounding areas. We handle everything from bed prep to installation so your property looks consistent, sharp, and ready for the season—without adding more to your plate.

Commercial Mulch Installation for Des Moines Area Properties

We install mulch at scale with a focus on consistency, efficiency, and clean results across the entire property.

This isn’t a quick spread-and-go job. We take the time to prep, edge, and install mulch the right way so it holds up and looks uniform across every bed.

What’s Included

We handle everything needed to get your property looking clean and consistent:

Bed clean-up and debris removal

Defined edges for a uniform appearance

Weed control as needed

Proper mulch depth for long-lasting coverage

Even installation across all beds

We plan each install to keep your property looking presentable throughout the process—not torn up for days.

Bulk Mulch Installation for Large Properties

For larger sites, efficiency matters.

We coordinate material delivery, crew size, and install timing to complete the work quickly while maintaining quality across every area of the property.

Ideal for:

  • HOAs

  • Apartment complexes

  • Retail centers

  • Office parks

  • Commercial facilities

Why Property Managers Choose Excel

We understand what matters on commercial properties:

  • Showing up when scheduled

  • Getting the job done efficiently

  • Keeping the site clean during and after install

  • Communicating clearly if anything comes up

Our goal is to make this one less thing you have to manage.

Request a Quote

If your property needs mulch installation or a refresh, we can take a look and put together a clear plan.

Clean, consistent, and done right—without the hassle.

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Mulch Topdressing & Refresh

Not every property needs a full install every year.

If your beds are in good shape but the mulch has faded or thinned, we can topdress with a fresh layer to restore color and coverage while keeping costs down.

Material Options

We keep it simple and consistent across your property.

For most commercial installs, we recommend dark brown hardwood mulch. It holds its color well, looks clean, and provides a uniform appearance across larger properties. It also breaks down at a steady rate, helping improve soil without disappearing too quickly.

Other options are available if needed, but most properties benefit from sticking with a consistent, natural look that holds up over time.

LANDSCAPING SERVICES FAQ

You have questions, we have answers. Below are the top questions we get about our Des Moines landscaping services.

Most commercial properties benefit from refreshing mulch once per year—typically in the spring.

With the amount of exposure commercial sites get, mulch breaks down faster than people expect. Rain, heat, foot traffic, and runoff all wear it down. Over time, it fades, thins out, and starts to lose coverage.

If you’re seeing uneven beds, faded color, or more weeds coming through, it’s time for a refresh. In many cases, a topdress works. If things have broken down too much, a full install helps reset everything and bring it back to a clean, consistent look.

For most properties, we recommend dark brown hardwood mulch.

It gives a clean, consistent look across larger areas and holds its color well throughout the season. It’s also durable enough to handle sun exposure, rain, and foot traffic without breaking down too quickly.

Consistency matters on commercial sites. Using the same material across the property helps everything look uniform and well-maintained.

Commercial properties take more wear than residential yards.

Heavy rain, poor drainage, foot traffic, and larger open areas can all cause mulch to shift, thin out, or break down faster. If mulch is installed too thin or without proper prep, those issues show up even sooner.

That’s why we focus on proper bed prep, clean edges, and the right depth during installation. It helps the mulch stay in place, hold coverage, and keep the property looking consistent longer.

Bed Preparation & Weed Control

Mulch only performs as well as the prep underneath it.

Before installation, we:

  • Remove weeds and unwanted growth

  • Clean out debris buildup

  • Prep beds for proper coverage

  • Apply weed control when needed

This helps reduce callbacks and keeps your property looking maintained longer.

Service Areas

We provide residential mulch installation throughout the Des Moines metro, including Des Moines, Waukee, West Des Moines, Clive, Urbandale, Windsor Heights, Johnston, Grimes, Ankeny, Altoona, Pleasant Hill, Carlisle, and Norwalk.

If you’re located in or near these areas and need mulch installation or a refresh, we can take a look and put together a plan that fits your property.

Why Choose Excel Lawns and Landscape

Our Des Moines landscaping services can transform your outdoor space into something beautiful and functional. From design to installation to maintenance, our team of experts can help you create the outdoor space you’ve always dreamed of.

Expertise

Our team of skilled and experienced landscapers has the knowledge and expertise to create beautiful and functional outdoor spaces that meet your needs and exceed your expectations.

Customization

We work closely with our clients to create custom designs and plans that perfectly fit their individual needs and preferences. We believe that every outdoor space is unique and should be treated as such.

Quality

We use only the highest quality materials and techniques to ensure that our projects are not only beautiful but also durable and long-lasting.

Customer Service

We are dedicated to providing exceptional customer service and ensuring that our clients are completely satisfied with our work. We believe in open communication and transparency throughout the entire landscaping process.

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The crew at Excel worked on our front porch retaining wall. They did excellent work, were courteous, prompt in getting the job done, and even came out a few months later just to double-check the wall during cold weather. Thanks for all you did. I will definitely recommend your services.

Russ Miller, via Google

The recent ice storm had the sidewalks and driveway a sheet of ice. They came out twice to treat the areas. I was impressed with not only the work they performed but also that I did not have to call them to remind them. Rarely do I encounter from others the great service Excel provided. I am thrilled I hired them.

Michael Amadeo, via Google

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The team at Excel Lawn and Landscape performs lawn mowing and weed control currently. I have peace of mind knowing they take care of my yard and plan to have them help with the fence and landscape in the future. Thank you for helping me gain control of the creeping Charlie in my yard and restore my yard’s curb appeal!

Treasa B., via Google

Positive: Punctuality, Quality, Responsiveness, Value

I called and they actually answered the phone and it didn’t go to voicemail. They came to see the job and gave me a fair quote and a date when they would be able to do it. The job was completed on time and I’m very happy with the work of the team.

Sophie J., via Google

Thank you so much for the quality workmanship you and your team provided to us over the past week or so. The work you did not only looks great but it also provided us with superior results. I appreciate your quality of work, your professionalism, and your very reasonable prices.

Tim Crosby, via Facebook