Custom Softscaping & Property Plantings in Marion & Cedar Rapids
Bring your hardscaping to life with climate-resilient plants, elegant garden beds, and premium turf design.
The Perfect Balance of Stone and Nature
A luxury patio or massive retaining wall looks incomplete without the right landscaping to frame it. At Royal's Design and Landscaping LLC, we don't just plant bushes; we design dynamic, living environments. We select premium, climate-appropriate trees, shrubs, and perennials that thrive in the Iowa soil. Whether you need a natural privacy screen of evergreens or a vibrant, low-maintenance garden bed, we add incredible color, texture, and curb appeal to your estate year-round.
Living Architecture for Your Estate and Properties
Listen to what our clients says
Posted on Mary VezinaTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We recently moved into a new house. The retaining wall was in need of much repair and I wanted a raised flower built in the back yard. Marlon and his crew did a fantastic job on both, going the extra mile to insure no damage to our lawn! Marlon's communication and updates were excellent, and pricing very reasonable. We will definitely hire Marlon and his crew for any future landscaping needs.Posted on Dino ScottTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great experience with Royal Design and Landscaping. Marlon came by and inspected area and listened to my wife's expectations. Marlon came back with a design that my wife loved. He came back with the trees and plants and proceed to install them. Marlon demonstrates professionalism, provided us with explicit instructions on how to care for the trees and plants. If I decide to have additional landscaping done, I will be contacting Royal Design and landscaping.Posted on Diane AndersonTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I highly recommend Royals Design and Landscaping! I would give you 10 stars if I could! They did a beautiful job, and left the workspace spotless. The pictures they showed me of the wall block when they came to give me an estimate, where stunning. It was a pretty easy decision for me to upgrade to the wall block vs the treated timbers for my retaining wall. I knew that was what I really wanted. The extra price for the wall block was still a better price compared to other estimates I had. Also, they brought in 2 extra guys to haul the wall block vs a machine. They did not want the machine to tear up yard. That was so considerate of them. I am thrilled beyond words at how wonderful my new retaining wall is! The workmanship is stellar.Posted on Gary ParkTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I needed some bushes trimmed, and Mr. Marlon Royal of Royal’s Landscaping did an excellent service for us. Being early that morning, he politely announced his presence and what he was going to.do. The bushes were trimmed and all droppings cleaned up and removed, with the area of work left very cleaned. Very satisfied with his work and prompt service. Thank You !! Gary L. ParkPosted on Elizabeth VTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We needed some grading done around the house and Royals did a quick, clean job. The water had eroded the soil right next to our house, so they fix the grade and installed a gutter drain. Took care of our problem and future proofed it so it wouldn’t happen again. Very happy with the results!!!Posted on George RickeyTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I wholeheartedly would recommend Royals Landscaping if you need quality work done at reasonable rates. I had a major project done at my home which required a large amount of work, ripping out a lot of old weedy bushes and shrubs (in the front of the house where the deer like to eat on them), concrete edging and establishing a nice neatly defined border and resodding two sections of my back yard. I put out the request for bid and Marlon responded right away. Drove down, did a walk around with me so that he knew what I wanted, and got back to ne within 2 days with what I thought was a reasonable estimate. Trying to schedule landscaping in the spring and summer can be a chore as they are all so busy. I had a plumbing issue at the house which caused me to put the landscaping on hold. I reached out to Marlon, explained to him the new priority, and asked if was willing to wait until I got that straightened out. He was. The job is done and it is FANTASTIC! Except for one delay due to weather, they kept right on the job, with the last day working from 8 AM to 6 PM. Marlon and all of his employees were very easy to work with, answered my questions, and had a few suggestions which significantly enhanced the appearance of the project, and ran a clean project. At the end of the day, there was no mess left. I would not hesitate to recommend them (in fact, they are now in my contractor call book should I need additional landscaping services.Posted on Steve WarrenTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Royals was speedy, reliable, and professional. Will certainly ask them about any future projects I have!Posted on Rick K. ZettlerTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Royals did an amazing job. We have a failing wall built 10 years ago that was retaining a compacted gravel base material holding up a shed. A section of five rows of block failed the day he arrived. It was a challenging retaining wall to build, as he had to work around the shed and do so without the compacted base failing. Marlon's team did three days of work in two days and did a fantastic job. The wall is built to last, and a month after the project, you virtually cannot tell that he, his team or his equipment were here. Plus, he consulted with me every step of the way and is a nice person.Posted on Darice KeatingTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Excellent work on our landscaping!
The Royal Horticultural Standard
Expert Botany Meets Luxury Design
We go far beyond just digging holes. We analyze your soil health, water flow, and sun exposure to guarantee your living investment grows more beautiful every single year.
SOIL AMENDMENT
We don't plant in dead clay. We amend your existing beds with nutrient-rich topsoil and compost to ensure explosive, healthy root growth
CLIMATE ZONING
We specifically source heavy-duty, cold-hardy plants guaranteed to survive and thrive through harsh Iowa winters.
PROPER SPACING
We calculate the mature growth size of every plant to ensure your garden looks full but never overcrowded years down the road.
SEAMLESS INSTALLATION
From deep root watering during installation to the final cleanup, we leave your property looking like a botanical garden.y.
