Business Details
44 Years
experience
Your Trusted Landscaping & Garden Experts in Coralville, IA
Since 1982, Forever Green has been dedicated to transforming outdoor spaces into beautiful, functional environments for homeowners and businesses in Coralville and surrounding areas. Our team combines creative design with expert craftsmanship to deliver custom landscaping solutions, including patios, retaining walls, and garden installations. With decades of combined experience, our founders and staff bring specialized knowledge in horticulture, conservation, and sustainable practices to every project. We prioritize customer satisfaction through personalized service, from initial consultation to final installation, ensuring each client's vision becomes reality. Our Garden Center offers premium plants, unique decor, and expert guidance to support year-round outdoor enjoyment. As a locally owned business, we take pride in enhancing community spaces and fostering environmental stewardship through native plantings and stormwater management solutions.Our commitment to quality is reflected in our use of durable materials, attention to detail, and ongoing maintenance services that preserve the longevity of every landscape. We value transparency in pricing and communication, making the process of creating outdoor spaces both seamless and enjoyable for our clients. Through our VIPp Club, we provide exclusive benefits that reward loyal customers while sharing practical tips for maintaining thriving gardens. Backed by hundreds of positive reviews, our reputation for professionalism and excellence continues to grow as we serve the Iowa City metropolitan area.
Services
Landscaping
Retaining Walls
Patios
Plantings
Garden Center
Nursery
Greenhouse
Irrigation
Maintenance
Consultation
Details
- Year established: 1982
Highlights and features
- 40+ years of local landscaping expertise since 1982
- Certified horticulturists and conservation specialists on staff
- Custom designs combining beauty with functional outdoor living spaces
- Comprehensive service from consultation to installation and maintenance
- Award-winning customer service with personalized project management
What people say
Incredible experience
Punctual and efficient
Wonderful staff
Top notch service
Expert recommendations
Services
Landscaping
Custom landscaping solutions combining aesthetic appeal with functional outdoor living spaces. Our team creates tailored designs for residential and commercial properties, incorporating hardscaping elements, plant selections, and sustainable practices. With decades of local experience, we transform ordinary yards into extraordinary environments that enhance property value and usability.
Retaining Walls
Durable retaining wall installations that prevent erosion while adding visual interest to landscapes. We use premium materials like natural stone and concrete blocks to create structurally sound, aesthetically pleasing solutions. Our expertise ensures proper drainage and long-term stability for terraced gardens, sloped properties, and foundation protection applications.
Patios
Custom patio installations designed for entertainment and relaxation. We offer multiple material options including pavers, stamped concrete, and natural stone to match architectural styles. Our designs incorporate functional elements like fire pits and seating areas, creating seamless transitions between indoor and outdoor living spaces with attention to drainage and durability.
Plantings
Expert plant selection and installation services for year-round visual interest. Our certified horticulturists recommend climate-appropriate species, considering soil conditions, sunlight exposure, and maintenance requirements. We specialize in native plantings that support local ecosystems while creating vibrant, low-maintenance gardens that evolve beautifully through seasons.
Garden Center
Full-service garden center offering premium plants, trees, and gardening supplies. Our inventory includes seasonal flowers, shrubs, and specialty plants alongside decorative accessories and tools. Knowledgeable staff provides expert guidance on plant care, soil preparation, and pest management, ensuring customers have everything needed to maintain thriving outdoor spaces.
People
Mike Hershberger
Owner and Founding Partner
Co-founder with 40+ years in conservation landscaping. Master Conservationist certification with expertise in sustainable practices. Enjoys outdoor recreation and historic property restoration projects.
Lucy Hershberger
Owner and Founding Partner
Co-founder holding an Associate's degree in Horticulture and multiple conservation certifications. Specializes in native plantings and stormwater management solutions. Passionate about family and outdoor activities.
Cassy Darling
Landscape Coordinator
Transitioned from landscape crew to customer service role. Combines hands-on installation experience with client communication skills. Enjoys sports and family time while maintaining deep industry knowledge.
Rachel Moody
Garden Center Manager
15+ years in horticulture with expertise in greenhouse management and pest control. Oversees plant inventory and customer education. Background in farming and lifelong gardening experience inform her practical approach.
Bill Hershberger
Irrigation Specialist
Certified professional with landscape design degree and backflow certification. Manages irrigation systems and maintenance operations. Former art major brings creative problem-solving to technical landscaping challenges.
Questions
What landscaping services do you offer?
We provide complete landscaping solutions including design, hardscaping, plant installations, irrigation systems, and ongoing maintenance for residential and commercial properties.
Do you sell plants and gardening supplies?
Yes, our Garden Center offers a wide selection of plants, trees, shrubs, and gardening essentials with expert advice available for all customers.
Are your landscapers certified professionals?
Our team includes certified horticulturists, Master Conservationists, and licensed pesticide applicators with decades of combined industry experience.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept cash, checks, major credit cards, Apple Pay, and gift cards at our Garden Center and for landscaping services.
Do you offer maintenance services after installation?
Yes, we provide comprehensive maintenance packages including seasonal cleanups, irrigation management, and plant health care programs.
Can I get a custom landscape design?
We offer personalized design consultations to create unique outdoor spaces tailored to your property's specific needs and your aesthetic preferences.
Reviews (7)
Vicki Sondag
Jun 05, 2022
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I bought a beautiful hanging plant on Mother's Day weekend. It cost $40 and looked amazing. When I got it home and hung it up I noticed the potting soil looked cheap. Each day the plant looked worse and worse. The plant was dying. I decided to repot the whole thing using better potting soil. After trying to take it apart I saw that it was very root- bound. Apparently the hanging plant had been around for quite a long time. There was no way of saving this plant. What a disappointment.
Cassie Noel
May 07, 2022
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I have been here multiple times and have given them numerous opportunities. Every plant I have bought from here has had spider mites. Their plants are overpriced for being so infested with spider mites. One of the plants I got yesterday had damage from mites on every single leaf. Do not go here.
Cristopher Morehead
Apr 15, 2022
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We had Forever Green put in a retaining wall for us. After about a year the wall started to separate. We told them about the separation. They said that they would come fix it, that was 2 years ago and it's still not fixed
Amy Charles
Apr 15, 2022
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Thanks to all who left reviews. It sounds like their shop is great but that the lawn and landscaping services leave a lot to be desired. I'm looking for someone to plant a shrub for me -- unexpectedly can't do it myself -- but will look elsewhere based on reviews.
Joel Rybolt
Oct 18, 2021
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They have a good selection of native prairie plants. Milkweeds, blazing star, baptisa and more. This trip I bought some great looking pots of pansies for a fall planter.
Kayla George
Sep 27, 2021
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We hired them to place fill dirt in an area in our backyard and seed it. They haphazardly threw straw on top so only areas with thick straw grew any grass. The dirt sank after about a week so we asked them to raise it up to where we had agreed upon. They said they would, but never came out. About two weeks later, despite watering it as directed, it never grew in the areas without straw and the ones that did burned right up.
We sent them pictures and requested they fix the issue, and this time they just never responded after two attempts to contact them. Terrible service. We ended up having to buy our own dirt, seed, and straw from Lowes and redo the job ourselves. Completely wasted our money with this group.
We sent them pictures and requested they fix the issue, and this time they just never responded after two attempts to contact them. Terrible service. We ended up having to buy our own dirt, seed, and straw from Lowes and redo the job ourselves. Completely wasted our money with this group.
Lindsey Loyson
May 22, 2021
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Great plants and good prices! Cute housewares and gardening accessories too. I found their pots to be very cute and reasonable.
