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Brilliant Borders Landscaping | About Us

Building beautiful outdoor spaces in Des Moines since 2004, where landscapes are what we build and people are why we build them.

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The Brilliant Borders team

Built Right The First Time, Cared For Long After

You have probably watched a landscaping project lose its shine within a few seasons because the crew that built it disappeared the moment the check cleared. Plants fail, pavers shift, and suddenly your investment looks tired while you scramble to find someone willing to fix another company’s work. That frustration is exactly why Brilliant Borders Landscaping operates differently. Your design process starts with listening, turning your ideas into a clear, tangible plan with your wishes as the focal point. Every crew member trains through Greenius and Brilliant Borders University each winter, so the team on your property arrives certified, skilled, and efficient. Your work is backed by real warranties, including one year on concrete, five years on walls and patios, sixty days on plants, and twelve months on trees. And when the build is complete, the same team stays on to maintain your space at the standard it was built to, protecting your investment year after year.

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Our Values

Every project on your property, from a full outdoor living build to weekly fine garden care, is guided by a clear set of standards. These values shape how your Des Moines home is treated, how decisions get made, and why the results hold up season after season.

Safety

Without safety, nothing else matters. Your family, your pets, and your property stay protected while crews work on site. Careful planning, secured equipment, and clean job sites mean you never worry about what is happening in your yard.

Quality

Your landscape should look as good in year five as it did on day one. Precise installation, healthy plant selection, and consistent maintenance protect the value of your investment and keep your outdoor spaces performing the way you expect.

Integrity

Doing what is right for you comes first. That means honest recommendations, accurate pricing, and follow through on every promise. If something is not the best fit for your property or your budget, you will hear it straight.

Teamwork

The crew caring for your property works as one unit, helping each other unconditionally. That cooperation shows up in your results: projects finish on schedule, details get caught early, and your landscape receives attention from people who know your property well.

Communication

You always know where your project stands. Clear, quick, and consistent updates keep you informed from the first design conversation through ongoing seasonal care, so questions get answered fast and surprises never show up on your invoice.

People First

Skilled, stable crews stay because they are treated well, and you benefit directly. Familiar faces return to your property, understand your preferences, and deliver dependable results year after year across weed control, irrigation, fertilization, and landscape bed maintenance.

Associations & Certifications

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Meet The Team

Behind every project is a team of trained, certified professionals who show up organized and ready. From designers to crew leaders, each person invests in ongoing education every winter so your property benefits from sharper skills and better results. Team bios are coming soon.

Two Decades Of Growth In Central Iowa

Brilliant Borders began in 2004 with decorative concrete edging and a simple belief that outdoor spaces should be beautiful, functional, and built to last. LeRoy and Kirstin Mains grew the company through strong relationships and steady improvement, expanding into landscape design, swimming pools, outdoor kitchens, retaining walls, fire features, lighting, irrigation, and full maintenance. Today, homeowners across Central Iowa trust the team to design, build, and care for their properties at a high standard.

Professional, Careful, and Excellent Work

Notified us in advance to prepare for job. Any concerns during installation was answered quickly. Workers did excellent job with landscaping and keeping existing yard clean and undamaged. Extremely Happy with results.

— Barbara M.

Professional, Flexible, and Reliable Team

I contracted with Brilliant Borders for a new backyard patio. It wasn’t a huge project, but the whole team, Christian, Armando, Alex, and Alvaro, were great to work with. They were very responsive to questions and check-ins, and were easy to work with on adjusting the design and the scope and worked quickly, even with unexpected rain delays. I was very happy with the final result and would definitely recommend them.

— Elizabeth H.

A Smooth and Professional Experience

Jason and his team were fantastic to work with. Courteous, professional, and timely on the job completed. I was pleasantly surprised how smoothly the job went from start to finish.

— Matt B.

Build A Career At Brilliant Borders Landscaping

A people first culture means real leadership development, financial opportunity, and long term careers. Winter training through Brilliant Borders University sharpens your skills while safety, quality, communication, integrity, and teamwork guide every workday. If you want to grow with a stable, organized company that invests in its people and its community, there is a place for you here.

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Serving Des Moines & Surrounding Communities

From complete outdoor living builds with kitchens, pools, pool houses, and pergolas to year round site maintenance, Brilliant Borders Landscaping serves homeowners across the Des Moines metro, including:

  • Johnston
  • Waukee
  • Cumming
  • West Des Moines
  • Ankeny
  • Altoona
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How Your Outdoor Project Comes Together

From the first phone call to the final walkthrough, your project follows a clear, organized process. You always know what happens next, who is handling it, and when your property will be ready to enjoy.

Connect

Reach out by phone or online and share your vision, whether that is a complete outdoor living space, a custom design build, or year-round maintenance. You will hear back promptly with next steps.

Consultation

A member of our team walks your property with you, listens to your goals, and evaluates the site. Your ideas guide the conversation, so we understand how you want to make the most of your outdoors.

Plan & Design

Your dream becomes a clear, visualized plan. You’ll review a custom design shaped around how you want to live outside, with materials, layout, and budget clearly explained before your plan is finalized.

Scheduling

Once you approve the plan, your project is placed on a firm schedule. You receive a realistic timeline, dependable communication, and a crew that shows up when promised.

Ready To Love Your Outdoor Space?

Your property can be a place to gather, entertain, relax, and make lasting memories. Start with a conversation about how you want to live outside, and get a thoughtful plan built by a team that stands behind its work.

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