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Really looks excellent and I am glad he talked me into getting it cut . It didn't take much!!
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Amazing work! Highly recommended. Will definitely use their services again in the future.
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Jeremy is the best! Always a good communicator and does a fast, fantastic job
Des Moines, IA - Nov 21, 2024

Des Moines Lawn Care Facts & Resources

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Did you know? There are approximately 50 million acres of grass in the United States. Approximately 21 million of those acres are in our front and back yards.

Grass Cutting Height Preferences
Long (6-7 inches) 1%
Medium (4-5 inches) 24%
Short (2-3 inches) 75%

Lawn Care Facts

Average Yard Size 6,158 sq ft
Average Mowing Price $54.33
Average Customer Review 4.72 / 5.0
   
Weekly Cuts 54.0%
Biweekly Cuts 21.0%
Monthly Cuts 25.0%
Lawns Fertilized 10.0%
Lawns with Leaf Removal 16.0%
Aerated Lawns 9.0%
Yards with Cleanups 15.0%
Days That Are Sunny 11%
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The hot, humid summers and cold, snowy winters of Des Moines can make it challenging to keep a lawn healthy. If you need a hand keeping your grass looking great, growing strong, and surviving the extreme temperatures, we're here for you. LawnStarter's pros are experts in all things lawn-related, so whether you need us to take care of the routine maintenance or apply fertilizer, we're on it.


The Most Common Grass Types in Des Moines: Common types of grass found in the lawns of Des Moines are Kentucky bluegrass, perennial ryegrass, fine leaf fescue, tall fescue, rough bluegrass, and bentgrass. These cool-season grasses will go dormant in very hot and very cold temperatures but thrive in the pleasant spring and fall.


When is the Best Time to Plant Grass: The best time to plant grass for the climate of Des Moines is mid-August through late September. The soil is still warm from spring, allowing the seeds to germinate and grow before winter arrives.


Spring Lawn Care Tips for Des Moines: After a harsh winter, spring is a time of recovery and repair. Following a routine is the best strategy to revive your dormant lawn. The first step is to rake the lawn of any debris. Next, you'll want to aerate the lawn. It's been under a blanket of snow and the soil is compacted. Aeration breaks up the soil and allows sun, air, and nutrients to reach the grassroots. The third step would be to overseed any bare areas of the lawn and apply fertilizer. You'll need to start watering your lawn now to make sure the seed and fertilizer penetrate the soil. Lastly, begin to mow the lawn weekly at one-half to one-and-a-half inches depending on the type of grass planted in the lawn.


Fall Lawn Care Tips for Des Moines: When the temperatures begin to cool down and the leaves start to fall, it's time to start preparing your lawn for winter. It's important to keep your grass free of a thick layer of leaves. Otherwise, you run the risk of mold growth and the grass can die due to lack of air and sun. This is also a good time to get rid of weeds that are growing at the edges of the lawn. Keep mowing as long as the grass is growing –– usually all the way up to the first snowfall.


Common Lawn Diseases: The most common lawn diseases in Des Moines are brown patch, summer patch, snow mold, Ascochyta leaf blight, and necrotic ring spot. Molds and diseases cause grass to become discolored and can spread easily if they're not treated. If you aren't sure what's causing your grass to turn yellow or brown, let us help. We'll identify the problem and create a treatment plan to get your lawn healthy again.


How LawnStarter Can Take Care of Your Lawn: LawnStarter provides routine lawn maintenance, weed control services, fertilization, aeration, overseeding, and lawn pest control. But we're much more than just a lawn care company. We also take care of any other outdoor-related needs, including trimming trees, pool clean up, installing gutters and guards, hardscaping, and much more.


When you're ready to get started, give us a call, click, or download our easy-to-use app. Let us know what services you need, and we'll create a customized quote for you. We'll match you with the perfect pro for your needs, and you'll be on your way to having a perfectly manicured lawn in no time.

Des Moines, IA Top 3 Lawn Care Pros

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TKomo Dabner
I'm an outgoing driven person who loves to work and hopes to share my knowledge with others, so hopefully they can have their own business as well. I have done lawn care since I was a kid even landscaping, I enjoy working with my hands and being outside. I've learned that heat and cold can be an issue but with proper precautions, the job gets done, and it all works out in the long run.
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1722 Washington Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50314
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Sean Gathercole
I started my business about 10 years ago. Just to say I could do it, and I fell in love with working outdoors. I'm not one of the big companies that are out there. Now I'm only me, and what you see is what you get, but know this, I give it my all and am always asking myself if I would want my yard to look like this.
Seans complete lawn and landscaping
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423 East Philip Street
Des Moines, IA 50315
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Luis Ramirez
I have been doing landscaping for over 20 years. I enjoy transforming my clients' yards into their dream yards. I enjoy providing mowing and clean-up services for people so they can have one less stress. I know life can get stressful. I love having my own company and meeting so many new people.
Ramirez lawn and landscaping
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1901 Kenyon Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50315

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Sharyn C.'s Lawn Care service result
"Lawn looks great!"
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Sharyn C. - May 03, 2024 - Des Moines, IA
Lawn Care by Rachel Smith
Smith Lawn Cleaners
Veronica D.'s Lawn Care service result
"Unfortunately cancel service"
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Veronica D. - Mar 31, 2024 - Des Moines, IA
Lawn Care by Thomas Stark
Thomas lawn care service
Jian D.'s Lawn Service service result
"Nice!"
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Jian D. - Mar 22, 2024 - Des Moines, IA
Lawn Service by Steven Megonnell
Steves Lawn Service
Barbara K.'s Lawn Mowing Service service result
"Really looks excellent and I am glad he talked me into getting it cut . It didn't take much!!"
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Barbara K. - Feb 15, 2024 - Des Moines, IA
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Ricky S.'s Lawn Mowing Service service result
"Looks great.. I'm happy"
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Ricky S. - Dec 31, 2023 - Des Moines, IA
Lawn Mowing Service by Toby Schuh
Iowa Lawn Pro
Shelmith M.'s Grass Cutting service result
"Great work"
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Shelmith M. - Nov 30, 2023 - Des Moines, IA
Grass Cutting by Roumel Thacker
A-1 Brothers Lawn and Landscaping
Mark j.'s Lawn Maintenance service result
"Thanks. Good job"
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Mark j. - Nov 25, 2023 - Des Moines, IA
Lawn Maintenance by Brandon Warnke
Lakelandscape & Irrigation
Candice M.'s Lawn Service service result
"Great work!"
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Candice M. - Nov 10, 2023 - Des Moines, IA
Lawn Service by Tracy Heard
Angel life cleaning service LLC
Wayne B.'s Lawn Service service result
"Amazing work! Highly recommended. Will definitely use their services again in the future."
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Wayne B. - Nov 08, 2023 - Des Moines, IA
Lawn Service by Glen Miller
Triple
Justine U.'s Lawn Maintenance service result
"Jeremy is the best! Always a good communicator and does a fast, fantastic job"
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Justine U. - Nov 03, 2023 - Des Moines, IA
Lawn Maintenance by Jeremy Parmenter
Grass stains 4 life lawn care, landscaping, snow removal,LLC
Arlando B.'s Lawn Mowing service result
"Jon was fast and efficient, pleasant to speak with and friendly"
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Arlando B. - Sep 21, 2023 - Des Moines, IA
Lawn Mowing by Jon Coen
J C Enterprises
Glenn S.'s Yard Cutting service result
"Another great job"
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Glenn S. - Sep 20, 2023 - Des Moines, IA
Yard Cutting by Raul Carrillo
Raul Carerillo's Lawns Solutions
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"Lawn Love did a good job. The lawn could have been taken down a little lower. The former team did a better job!"
Anniko D. - Sep 09, 2023 - Des Moines, IA
Lawn Mowing by Jose Perez (Premium Garden Service)
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"Thank U love it!!!!"
Enderlin D. - Aug 26, 2023 - Des Moines, IA
Lawn Care by Terrance Redwine (Dream Lawn & Landscaping)
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"Everything looked wonderful John worked so hard and did such a good job I'm very happy"
Linda D. - Jul 28, 2023 - Des Moines, IA
Lawn Mowing by John Scimeca (A Green Thumb Up)
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"Lawn looks great - well done."
Michael M. - Jul 27, 2023 - Des Moines, IA
Grass Cutting by Kyle Jones (Kyle's Lawns Treeatment & Lawnscap)
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Service Recommendations in Des Moines

LawnStarter pros will let you know what your lawn needs. Here are some recent recommendations for lawn care services in Des Moines, IA.

Pro Recommendation for Flower Bed Weeding
Recommended by Thomas Stark
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Location: Des Moines, IA
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Yard Size: 14,035 square feet
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Price: $60.98
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Location (from the street): Full yard Flower & tree beds weeds removed & weed killer sprayed for treatment. Debris hauled off.
Pro Recommendation for Flower Bed Weeding
Recommended by Steven Megonnell
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Location: Des Moines, IA
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Yard Size: 3,326 square feet
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Price: $60.98
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Location (from the street): Front yard The front 2 mulch beds need weeding and I would be delighted to get it done if you want it done
Pro Recommendation for General Landscape Improvements
Recommended by Travis Christensen
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Location: Des Moines, IA
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Yard Size: 8,848 square feet
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Price: $121.95
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Location (from the street): Front yard Power wash driveway sidewalk and walkway. Thank you for your consideration
Pro Recommendation for General Landscaping / Maintenance
Recommended by Kyle Jones
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Location: Des Moines, IA
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Yard Size: 6,068 square feet
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Price: $731.7
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Location (from the street): Left side, Back yard I will clean up and haul your backyard it is very rough you have sofas lying around plywoods things that don't have to be there that need to be removed immediately it is piling up with trash back there that is very heavy
Pro Recommendation for Yard Cleaning
Recommended by Raul Carrillo
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Location: Des Moines, IA
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Yard Size: 3,131 square feet
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Price: $549.99
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Location (from the street): Full yard leaf removal, detail lawn blowout, weeding garden beds.
Pro Recommendation for Lawn Cleanup
Recommended by Terrance Redwine
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Location: Des Moines, IA
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Yard Size: 6,828 square feet
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Price: $36.59
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Location (from the street): Full yard, Right side Full yard needs debris, leaf, and stick removal. Just let us know. Thank you for choosing us for your service.

Top Des Moines, IA Lawn Services of November 2024

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Iowa Lawn Pro
Des Moines, IA 50320
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(6 Ratings)
I have had two gentlemen assigned to cut the grass at my parents house - Toby is the most recent. He has been very professional and inquired how I'd like the yard done when he took over. I appreciate the emails updating if dates/times need to change due to weather or other circumstances. Lawn Service must take pride in the people hired like Toby who is conscious of doing a good job. The yard looks wonderful and I thank you.
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DNA Roger Mozee
2000 Lay Street, Des Moines, IA 50317
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(5 Ratings)
I started my mowing business to keep neighborhoods looking nice and clean. I use zero turn mowers, push mowers and weedeaters as needed to ensure a completely finished job. My work is something I take pride in, and I love to make customers happy. I show up on time, and I'm insured.
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Kyle's Lawns Treeatment & Lawnscap
Des Moines, IA
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(4 Ratings)
I am out of state and cannot inspect the lawn frpm here. I think you have My credit card number to cover the costs. Can you please send me the amount of the Bill so I can record it here. Thanks Mack
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Jose's Lawns Maintenance Inc
Des Moines, IA
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(33 Ratings)
Wonderful job as usual! Thank you so much !!!
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Quality Lawn And Garden Inc
Des Moines, IA
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(31 Ratings)
Larry and his crew always do a great job. They also very courteous and if they need to make any adjustments on the schedule they communicate in advance.
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Door to Door
1114 West Street, Des Moines, IA 50315
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(3 Ratings)
I started my door-to-door service to provide mowing services for a reasonable price. It lets me work outdoors while I talk with people. I also provide other services such as debris removal and house clean-outs. If you have any questions about my services, simply reach out, and I'll be happy to answer your concerns.
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Green Zone Lawn And Landscape
Des Moines, IA
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(28 Ratings)
Looks good! Is there any way next time we can either mulch the magnolia cones with the mower into the lawn or blow them away somehow? They are such an eye sore. Thank you for your service. We appreciate it.
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Raul Carerillo's Lawns Solutions
Des Moines, IA
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(24 Ratings)
Thanks so much for gathering the leaves and installing our new water feature! Y'all rock!! Also the front yard looks great! Thank you!
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Arnold Rewis' Lawn Solutions
Des Moines, IA
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(22 Ratings)
Really good job, nicely done. Thanks Shane!
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Short cut
657 39th Street, Des Moines, IA 50312
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(2 Ratings)
Services offered: Lawn Mowing, Mulching, Cleanups
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Steves Lawn Service
3903 51st Street, Des Moines, IA 50310
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(2 Ratings)
Nice!
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LAWN BUSTERS LLC
3831 4th Street, Des Moines, IA 50313
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(194 Ratings)
We just changed over to Lawn Starter and I could not be happier!! Shonna was very nice and the yard looked great when they were done. Very happy that I made the switch because it was so easy to order the service and I like that they have an app where you can manage your mowing needs.
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Triple
Des Moines, IA
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(16 Ratings)
The lawn looks perfect like always. Justin Beck always locks the gate before he leaves and he assisted with the removal of a few leaves. I truly appreciate his professionalism.
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R. Giles' Lawn
Des Moines, IA
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(15 Ratings)
Please send Justin every time! He's sweet and personable and a great ambassador for your company. He fixed and weeded my pergola and planted vines to add shade. He also fixed all the flower boxes outside the windows. What a pleasant young man!
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Premium Garden Service
Des Moines, IA
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(13 Ratings)
Gustavo was so nice to my parents and my dad is so relieved that his yard looks so wonderful again. Much needed while he recoups from surgery. Thank you!!
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Keith's Lawns Care
340 Southwest 5th Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
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(10 Ratings)
Did great. He accidentally broke one of our lawn lights, but was kind enough to go buy more and install them. Great service and awesome guy!
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