5 Signs It’s Time to Upgrade Your Landscape

July 31, 2026

How to Know When Your Landscape Is Ready for a Refresh

A landscape should grow and change with your home. Overgrown plantings, tired landscape beds, drainage problems, or an outdoor space that no longer fits your lifestyle can all be signs that it's time for an update. In this month's K&E Landscape Journal, we're sharing five signs it may be time to refresh your landscaping, along with a Mount Pleasant landscape transformation that shows how thoughtful landscape design can improve curb appeal, function, and outdoor living.

K&E Landscapes outdoor living design with paver patio and fire pit in Mount Pleasant, Southeast Iowa
September 30, 2026
See how thoughtful outdoor living design connects patios, walls, steps and gathering spaces to create cohesive landscapes in Mount Pleasant and Southeast Iowa.
Curved landscape beds and edging show thoughtful design by K&E Landscapes in Southeast Iowa.
September 20, 2026
See how curves create flow and soften hard lines in thoughtful landscape design from K&E Landscapes in Mount Pleasant and Southeast Iowa.
Autumn Joy Sedum with pink fall blooms featured in a Southeast Iowa landscape by K&E Landscapes, Inc
September 13, 2026
Discover why Autumn Joy Sedum is a great choice for Southeast Iowa landscapes, with late-season color, pollinator value and lasting fall interest.
Fall planting guide for trees, shrubs and perennials to help Southeast Iowa landscapes thrive.
August 30, 2026
Learn why fall is ideal for planting trees, shrubs and perennials in Southeast Iowa, with seasonal landscaping tips from K&E Landscapes, Inc.
Summer landscaping tips for keeping lawns, plants and landscape beds healthy during hot Iowa summers
July 7, 2026
Discover 7 practical ways to keep your landscape healthy during Iowa’s summer heat, with landscaping tips for Mount Pleasant and Southeast Iowa homeowners.