Landscaping · Rapid City, SD
Your Vision. My Mission.
Expertly performing your sodding, excavation, and general landscaping needs since 2022.
2022
Licensed & insured
200+
Project photos
21
Completed jobs
1:1
Owner-operated care
What we do
Built on solid ground.
From a bare lot to a finished yard — sod, dirt work, gravel, pavers, and the cleanup in between. Honest work, done right, communicated the whole way through.
Recent projects
See the transformation.
The story
Honest, kind, communicative.
What started with mowing lawns in 2014 turned into a licensed, insured landscaping business in 2022 — built on doing high-quality work and treating people right.
"I make it a daily goal to be honest, kind, and communicative."More about Merkle Werks
Kind words
What folks are saying.
"The service Erik provided was above and beyond my highest expectations. He is fast to respond and gets back to you when he says he will. Erik is prompt and gets the work done. 10/10 recommend Erik."
Arlene Ann Delker
October 31, 2023
"Erik is one of the best guys I know. If you want a job done right the first time and best quality you better hit up Erik! You will not regret going with him!"
Michael Bay
July 25, 2024
"Have used Erik for a few jobs, and more in the future. He is someone I would highly recommend for landscaping and even junk removal. He is a good guy and works hard. Check his business out."
Rick Coombe
April 23, 2025
Got a project? Let's get it scheduled.
Tell me what you're looking to get done and I'll reach out to set up a time. Serving Rapid City and the Black Hills, South Dakota.