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How It Works

Book in less than 2 minutes: completely online or over the phone.

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Enter Your Address→ See Your Exact Price

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48-hour start time available for 9 out of 10 customers.

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Relax, Our Pros Will Handle the Rest

Covered by our Done Right Guarantee. Tell us within 5 days, and we can re-mow or refund.

Tell us within 5 days if anything’s off and we’ll re-mow or refund. 95% of our services satisfy the customer. For the other 5%, our guarantee kicks in. Every visit is backed by $2 million in property protection.

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Happy customers all over Des Plaines

Photo of Dustin D.'s yard after getting lawn care in Des Plaines, IL
Fantastic Work guys! I am sorry lawn was so long, last crew didn't do very good. All the edging is fabulous.
Photo of Liz M.'s yard after getting lawn care in Des Plaines, IL
Jim is always meticulous and our lawn looks well care for each time .
Photo of Paula I.'s yard after getting lawn care in Des Plaines, IL
I am very pleased with the lawn mowing. But my husband will have his evaluation when he gets home from work later tonight. Thank you so much.

Des Plaines, IL - Aug 16, 2025
Local Lawn Care Facts & Resources

Lawn tip of the week

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

Medium (4-5 inches) 16%
Short (2-3 inches) 84%

Lawn Care Facts

Average Yard Size 11,046 sq ft
Average Mowing Price $43.52
   
Weekly Cuts 29%
Biweekly Cuts 25%
Monthly Cuts 46%
Lawns Fertilized 5%
Lawns with Leaf Removal 14%
Aerated Lawns 11%
Yards with Cleanups 14%
Days That Are Sunny 4%

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Easy, Affordable Lawn Care Services in Des Plaines

With a climate that ranges from hot summers to cold winters, it can be tough to keep your Des Plaines lawn looking its best all year round. That's where LawnStarter comes in. We are here to help you maintain a healthy and attractive lawn, no matter the weather.

How LawnStarter Can Take Care of Your Lawn: Our pros will handle all your lawn care needs, from mowing, edging, and trimming to fertilizing, aerating, and weed control.

Property Maintenance Code: The maximum height for grass and weeds in our area is 6 inches.

Common Grass Types: Kentucky bluegrass, perennial ryegrass, and tall fescue are great choices for your Des Plaines lawn.

Best Time to Plant Grass: Spring has the ideal soil temperature for grass to grow and thrive.

Spring Lawn Care Tips: You should consider aerating your lawn to help it breathe, removing any dead grass, and fertilizing it.

Fall Lawn Care Tips: It's important to clear any fallen leaves or debris, as they can contribute to lawn disease if left unchecked.

Common Lawn Pests and Diseases: It is important to be aware of common pests such as grubs and mites, as well as common diseases like brown patch and dollar spot.

Other Services We Offer: LawnStarter offers a wide range of additional services beyond standard lawn care. This includes tree and shrub care, garden design, gutter cleaning, and fence installation.

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Meet some of our top Des Plaines lawn care pros

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Alexis landscaping
Servicing Park Ridge
4.50 / 14 reviews
Rising Star
Background verified
100% on time
97% satisfaction rate
30% of jobs tipped
2 days turnarounds
Landscaping Mulching Bag Clippings Bush Trimming Flower Bed Weeding + more
Alexis Aviles - Alexis landscaping: I have 7 years of experience. The areas in which I have the most expertise are mowing, pruning, weeding, applying fertilizer, weed control, mulching, and worm control. My goal is to keep your garden clean. I hope to meet your expectations, and continuing to work is my goal.
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Cobra Lawn Care
2135 Spruce Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60018
4.50 / 4 reviews
100% on time
1 day turnarounds
93% satisfaction rate
5 years in Lawnstarter
Cleanups Lawn Mowing Lawn Treatment
Cobra Ray - Cobra Lawn Care: We love helping our customers take their lawns to the next level with weekly lawn maintenance and our annual weed and feed service, mulching, and bush trimming. We aim to please and take our time making sure that each lawn is the best that it can be. Cobra Lawn Care is ready to help make your lawn look amazing!
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Ballog Landscaping
124 Touhy Court, Des Plaines, IL 60018
4.45 / 35 reviews
30% of jobs tipped
95% satisfaction rate
95% on time
5 years in Lawnstarter
Lawn Mowing Lawn Treatment Gutter Cleaning Mulching Pressure Washing + more
Steve Ballog - Ballog Landscaping: There's nothing like having the best looking lawn on the block. A professional cut, trim, and edging with Ballog's commercial equipment will help put the wow back into your lawn or home. We take our time and make sure that our customers are 100% happy with our service. The grass is always greener with Ballog Landscaping!

Recent Reviews

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Judith C.'s lawn service service result
Very good service. Helpful suggestions. Took attention to every detail. So glad to have him (and his assistant) providing lawn care service to me.
★★★★★
Judith C. - Apr 05, 2025 -
lawn service by Edgar Nunez
Nunez Lawncare
Stacy F.'s grass cutting service result
Thanks for letting me know all the updates
★★★★★
Stacy F. - Aug 14, 2024 -
grass cutting by Bradford Charles
Lake Area Landscaping
Deborah H.'s lawn care services service result
Nice and neat. As it gets hotter, it may not need to be cut as often or as low
★★★★★
Deborah H. - Jun 09, 2024 -
lawn care services by Tracey Martin
Nates Lawn Service
Johnny G.'s landscaping service result
Looks great!
★★★★★
Johnny G. - May 13, 2024 -
landscaping by Brandon Sanders
Red hat lawnstarters Brandon.A.sanders
Daniel M.'s lawn maintenance service result
Looks great!! Did an awesome job!
★★★★★
Daniel M. - Apr 23, 2024 -
lawn maintenance by Manuel Rodriguez
Manny los Lawn Care Services
Conn B.'s lawn service service result
Great as always
★★★★★
Conn B. - Apr 04, 2024 -
lawn service by Douglas Dorris
Fresh Cut Lawn Care & Property Services, LLC
Christine S.'s lawn service service result
Did an amazing job
★★★★★
Christine S. - Mar 27, 2024 -
lawn service by Kevin Jones
Kj's landscaping LLC.
Chris G.'s turf maintenance service result
Wonderful job thank you so much
★★★★★
Chris G. - Nov 22, 2023 -
turf maintenance by James Rayford
Rayford's Landscaping & lawn care
James G.'s lawn maintenance service result
Thanks for the quick work, guys!
★★★★★
James G. - Sep 25, 2023 -
lawn maintenance by Philip Heinz
Go Green Electric Lawncare
Brady K.'s grass maintenance service result
Consistently does great work!
★★★★★
Brady K. - Aug 21, 2023 -
grass maintenance by Bertin Gonzalez
B&C Lawn and Landscaping LLC
Sharon W.'s lawn care services service result
Looks great. Thank you
★★★★★
Sharon W. - Aug 19, 2023 -
lawn care services by ROLANDO ICO COC
ABDIELLANDSCAPING
Crystal B.'s turf maintenance service result
Micheal did an excellent job!
★★★★★
Crystal B. - Jul 17, 2023 -
turf maintenance by Michel Hernandez
Hernandez party rental and convenience services
★★★★★
"Looks great. Thank you"
Sharon W. - Aug 20, 2023 - Des Plaines, IL
Lawn Mowing by Wesley Douglas (Wesley Douglas's Lawn And Landscape)
★★★★★
"Micheal did an excellent job!"
Crystal B. - Jul 18, 2023 - Des Plaines, IL
Lawn Care by Nathan Luebbert (Luebbert's Garden Services)
★★★★
"Thank you"
Joy L. - Jul 17, 2023 - Des Plaines, IL
Grass Cutting by Christopher Johnson (Christopher Johnson's Lawn Care Service)
★★★★★
"Looks great!!"
Jeffery E. - Jun 22, 2023 - Des Plaines, IL
Lawn Service by Michael Foy (198)
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Service Recommendations in Des Plaines

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

Pro Recommendation for Leaf Cleanup

Recommended by Michael Durand
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Location: Des Plaines, IL
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Yard Size: 7,310 square feet
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Price: $189.87
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Location (from the street): Left side, Back yard There are leafs on side of house. The back yard needs all sides done

Pro Recommendation for Flower Bed Weeding

Recommended by Cobra Ray
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Location: Des Plaines, IL
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Yard Size: 4,243 square feet
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Price: $25.32
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Location (from the street): Front yard Remove weeds from flower bed bag and haul away can be done anytime after when you see fit.

Pro Recommendation for Yard Cleanup

Recommended by Christopher Johnson
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Location: Des Plaines, IL
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Yard Size: 6,819 square feet
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Price: $1898.7
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Location (from the street): Full yard Work would include pickup of leaves and bagged up and haul away and sprinkle snake repellent on property and bring the full yard back up to speed and haul off any trash that's set to the side

Pro Recommendation for Leaf Cleanup

Recommended by John Robertson
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Location: Des Plaines, IL
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Yard Size: 10,619 square feet
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Price: $189.87
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Location (from the street): Back yard Leaf removal and disposal back yard ... bagged and removed from property

Pro Recommendation for Cleanup

Recommended by Jerry Guerrero
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Location: Des Plaines, IL
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Yard Size: 20,228 square feet
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Price: $284.81
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Location (from the street): Full yard, Front yard, Left side, Back yard, Right side Full cleanup of property original price too low for property size

Pro Recommendation for Stick and Leaf Cleanup

Recommended by Jesus Amezquita
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Location: Des Plaines, IL
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Yard Size: 12,632 square feet
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Price: $1126.56
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Location (from the street): Full yard Time to remove all the paper leaves, bag it up, set it on the curb and haul the way the back

Top Des Plaines, IL Lawn Services of August 2025

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Prestigious Lawncare Services
2511 Suffield Street, Des Plaines, IL 60016
4 years in Lawnstarter
7 services offered
Lawn Mowing Gutter Cleaning Cleanups Bush Trimming Leaf Removal + more
Jonathan Chavez - Prestigious Lawncare Services: Quality is our Priority is my motto. I started this business a few years ago with my longtime friend and we decided that our focus was to work for ourselves and provide quality work for our customers. So give us a chance and let our work speak for itself.
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Ascension Home Services
1132 East Thacker Street, Des Plaines, IL 60016
New
21 services offered
Flower Bed Weeding Gutter Cleaning Tree Trimming Weed Pulling Leaf Removal + more
Joseph Lavender - Ascension Home Services: I started my business in hopes of providing a better life for my family, the opportunity to teach my children skills to take on for the rest of their life and use in many different aspects, as well as provide purpose and the opportunity for them to learn the value of hard work.
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MJG Mowing
160 Walnut Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60016
5 years in Lawnstarter
6 services offered
Lawn Mowing Tree Care Gutter Cleaning Mulching Cleanups + more
Joseph Schilling - MJG Mowing: I have 5 years of lawn care experience. I have a 3 man crew and the equipment for any job, big or small. We have a truck and trailer, and we are able to mulch, mow, and do spring cleanups. We can do it all. We are available 7 days a week and will get your lawn looking the best on the block.
LawnStarter service area around Des Plaines, IL

Neighborhoods we service in Des Plaines, IL

Craig Manor
Dunning
E Algonquin
Einstein Park
Garfield Ridge
Greenwood
Hyde Park
Iroquois Park
Jefferson Park
Kylemore Greens
Lake View
Lexington Pointe
Lincoln Park
North Park
O'hare
Plymouth wood
Rose Avenue
West Ridge
Westgate
Willow Park

Zip Codes

60016
60017
60018
60019

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