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Inspiration can come in many forms, covering wide topics. To better suit your interests, we have developed three distinct blogs that focus on Landscaping, Gardening, and Houseplants. You may want to follow more than one, if you love plants and the outdoors as much as we do.

Landscaping

Get inspired and create an outdoor space worth living in. Learn which materials might work best for you, discover techniques you’ve never thought of before, and learn how our expert team can bring your dream landscape to life!

Gardening

Find tips and inspiration to transform your landscape and home with the world of gardening. From basic planting and care to beautiful design ideas, bringing home a touch of life has never been easier!

Houseplants

Are you as crazy about house plants as we are? If so, you will love learning about new plant varieties and creative ways to showcase your plants.

Cut It or Leave It? A Guide to What to Prune Now & What to Leave Until Spring

10/05/2022

Rare & Exciting Philodendron to Add to Your Collection

7 Rare + Exciting Philodendrons to Add to Your Collection

10/04/2022

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It’s Indoor Plant Week! Here Are Some New Plants to Try Growing

09/06/2022

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How to Grow Gorgeous Fall Mums at Home

09/06/2022

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Hydroponic Houseplants and How To Grow Them

08/08/2022

The Many Benefits and Uses of Peat Moss

08/08/2022

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To Trail or Train: Skills to Manage Your Vining Houseplants

07/25/2022

The Many Colors of Coneflowers

07/25/2022

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How To Manage Crabgrass: The Weed With Many Unfriendly Faces

07/05/2022

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Beautiful, Tropical, and Low-Maintenance: The ZZ Plant

07/05/2022

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How to Use Groundcovers in Your Landscape

06/27/2022

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Big Leaf Houseplants

06/27/2022

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Ted Lare Design Build specializes in Des Moines Landscaping Design and Installation.

We cover a wide range of Central Iowa. We have installed landscapes for many years in all areas of the Des Moines metro, including West Des Moines, Des Moines, Waukee, Clive, Urbandale, Johnston, Ankeny, Altoona, Indianola, and Norwalk.

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