Artificial turf in West Des Moines, IA
West Des Moines (Polk County) has about 72,205 residents. Here is what the local climate means for a turf lawn, which of our nine lines we would pick, and who can install it.
The climate in West Des Moines, in numbers
Summer highs in West Des Moines average 84 F, a moderate summer where turf stays comfortable underfoot all day.
Rainfall is about 37 inches a year. Drainage matters more than drought here; every line we sell has a perforated backing that lets water pass through.
Winter lows average 17 F with about 37 inches of snow. Turf tolerates both; let snow melt on its own rather than scraping it with a metal shovel.
USDA hardiness zone 5b.
Source: NOAA 1991 to 2020 US Climate Normals, station DES MOINES INTL AP, IA US (7 miles from West Des Moines).
- Summer high
- 84 F
- Winter low
- 17 F
- Rain a year
- 37 in
- Snow a year
- 37 in
- USDA zone
- 5b
Turf lines that fit West Des Moines
All nine lines ship here at the same price as anywhere else, $2.60 to $3.50 per square foot. These are the ones we would start with for this climate.
Home Elite$3.30 / sq ft
Turf does not mind snow. A dense pile recovers well once it melts and dries.
Size and price itMeadow$2.60 / sq ft
A lighter, lower-cost line for a yard that is covered part of the year.
Size and price itPaw Pro$3.20 / sq ft
For dogs: a shorter pile that drains fast and rinses clean.
Size and price itTrue Putt$3.20 / sq ft
For a backyard putting green: a short, dense pile with a true roll.
Size and price it
The $10 comes off a later turf order. Turf is cut to your length and cannot be returned, so a sample is the safe first step.
Delivery to West Des Moines
Turf ships by freight on a pallet within 3 days of your order. Delivery to a commercial address with a dock or forklift is free. Delivery to a home address is $200, which pays for the liftgate truck. Rolls are 15 ft wide and heavy; plan where the pallet will sit. Samples ship by parcel, included in the $10.
Installers we like in West Des Moines
Independent landscaping and turf contractors near West Des Moines with strong public ratings. You hire them directly; we are not part of the contract. Ask for a base, seam and infill plan in writing.
Pilot Landscape Solutions
West Des Moines · 5.0 stars (47 reviews)
Solid Rock Landscaping LLC
West Des Moines · 5.0 stars (35 reviews)
Des Moines Landscaping
West Des Moines · 5.0 stars (12 reviews)
Babylon Landscaping & Renovations
West Des Moines · 4.9 stars (33 reviews)
Ted Lare Design Build & Garden Center
Cumming · 4.8 stars (164 reviews)
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