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Why LawnStarter?
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Lawn mowing, trimming, and edging. | ||
Personalized service and quality results. | ||
Offers fertilization, treatments, and cleanups. | ||
Mobile app for ordering and payments. | ||
Reliable scheduled service. | ||
Customer support - phone, app, chat. | ||
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Des Moines, IA - May 19, 2024
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.
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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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Easy, Affordable Lawn Care Services in Des Moines
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 ββ 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.
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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.
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Pro Recommendation for Flowerbed Mulching
Pro Recommendation for General Landscaping / Maintenance
Pro Recommendation for Yard Cleanup
Requests for Service
Have a project in mind? Request a no-obligation quote from your pro with the tap of a button. Here are some recent quotes requested in Des Moines.
Customer pricing request for Lawn Care
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Customer pricing request for General Lawn & Landscape Maintenance
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Customer pricing request for General Lawn & Landscape Maintenance
Customer pricing request for Leaf Cleanup
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The Lawntrepreneur Scholarship
The Lawntrepreneur Scholarship is our way of giving back to the up and coming young entrepreneurs in the Des Moines, IA area.
The Lawntrepreneur Scholarship
The Lawntrepreneur Scholarship is our way of giving back to the up and coming young entrepreneurs. We are looking for someone that's caught the entrepreneurial bug and needs a little help funding their dream. Whether you started your own lawn care business in high school or have an idea for a revolutionary new app, tell us what makes you passionate about business.
What do we need from you?
Send us a copy of your transcript, an updated resume, and a 500-700 word essay telling us what makes you passionate about business.
Submission Deadline
Get everything in by August 20th to scholarships@lawnstarter.com with the subject of "LawnStarter Lawntrepreneur Scholarship". The winner will receive $1,000.