Ted Lare Design Build is the Des Moines area's best landscaping company, and Ted Lare Garden Center is a can't-miss experience for plant enthusiasts. Ted Lare's landscape designers are experts in creating the outdoor living space of your dreams, including front entry, backyard patios, fire pits, and outdoor kitchens. Our greenhouses, gardens, nursery, and gift shop boast Central Iowa's best selection of houseplants, flowers, shrubs, native plants, trees, fountains, pottery, and local art.