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Photo of Barbara K.'s yard after getting lawn care in Des Moines, IA
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 - Jun 23, 2025

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.

Lawn Care Facts

Average Yard Size 6,158 sq ft
Average Mowing Price $54.33
   
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.

Meet some of our top Des Moines 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.
TKO PROS
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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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Cindy T.'s Lawn Service service result
They always do a great job. Communication is so easy. I am very happy with their service. And thank you so much for cutting the weeds by the garbage bins. That was wonderful.
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Cindy T. - Aug 10, 2024 - Des Moines, IA
Lawn Service by Shonna Wilkinson
Lawn Busters LLC
Raechel S.'s Lawn Mowing service result
Pamela did an AMAZING job, I don't know if I can request people, but I'd like to request Pamela for my lawn care needs please
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Raechel S. - May 26, 2025 - Des Moines, IA
Lawn Mowing by Pamela Eisenlauer
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Dorothy K.'s Lawn Mowing Service service result
Great service. Very polite. Lawns looks great.
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Dorothy K. - May 07, 2025 - Des Moines, IA
Lawn Mowing Service by Shonna Wilkinson
Lawn Busters LLC
Jeff h.'s Lawn Mowing service result
Did a great job !! Thank you!
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Jeff h. - May 19, 2025 - Des Moines, IA
Seth J.'s Lawn Care service result
Jarvis did an excellent job, will happily call him back for future services!
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Seth J. - May 03, 2025 - Des Moines, IA
Mariya G.'s Yard Cutting service result
Brad did a great job on my lawn. He was able to do it effectively and on timely matter. Lawn looks so much better after he was done. Will be hiring him in the future.
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Mariya G. - May 22, 2025 - Des Moines, IA
Sylvia B.'s Lawn Mowing service result
Yard looks great! Thank you!
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Sylvia B. - May 06, 2025 - Des Moines, IA
Anna M.'s Lawn Maintenance service result
Excellent job my husband said the grass is not look this good in three years. Can’t wait to get the weed treatment started and then it will even look better top-notch
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Anna M. - Apr 27, 2025 - Des Moines, IA
Mugisha A.'s Lawn Maintenance service result
I'm very impressed with Ryan’s work! He really paid attention to the details, especially the edging, which looks incredibly sharp. My whole yard looks better and you can tell it was done by a professional.
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Mugisha A. - Jun 15, 2025 - Des Moines, IA
William B.'s Grass Cutting service result
Thanks Keith for you very good service!
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William B. - Aug 29, 2024 - Des Moines, IA
Max L.'s Lawn Service service result
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Max L. - Apr 30, 2025 - Des Moines, IA
Lawn Service by TKomo Dabner
TKO PROS
Nicole B.'s Lawn Mowing service result
Thank you! Lawn looks good!
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Nicole B. - May 14, 2025 - Des Moines, IA
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"Great service. Very polite. Lawns looks great."
Dorothy K. - May 07, 2025 - Des Moines, IA
Lawn Mowing Service by Shonna Wilkinson (Lawn Busters LLC)
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"Yard looks great! Thank you!"
Sylvia B. - May 06, 2025 - Des Moines, IA
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"Jarvis did an excellent job, will happily call him back for future services!"
Seth J. - May 03, 2025 - Des Moines, IA
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"We need our yard mowed and to start our service back up for this season."
Jeff h. - May 01, 2025 - Des Moines, IA
Lawn Maintenance by Jeremy Parmenter (Grass stains 4 life lawn care, landscaping, snow removal,LLC)
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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 Leaf Cleanup
Recommended by Glen Miller
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Location: Des Moines, IA
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Yard Size: 12,325 square feet
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Price: $253.16
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Location (from the street): Full yard Leaf removal complete yard. Debris will be taken away.
Pro Recommendation for Leaf Cleanup
Recommended by Kyle Jones
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Location: Des Moines, IA
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Yard Size: 4,105 square feet
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Price: $35.44
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Location (from the street): Full yard Picking up leaves and hauling the away .... ........ .........
Pro Recommendation for Yard And Flowerbed Cleanup
Recommended by NeAl Gissible
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Location: Des Moines, IA
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Yard Size: 5,493 square feet
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Price: $284.81
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Location (from the street): Full yard Full yard leaf cleaning and shrub removal around all fence line.
Pro Recommendation for Yard And Flowerbed Cleanup
Recommended by Thomas Stark
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Location: Des Moines, IA
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Yard Size: 7,588 square feet
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Price: $506.32
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Location (from the street): Full yard Bag up leaves and leave on curb for city pick up...
Pro Recommendation for Leaf Raking And Cleanup
Recommended by Keith Fisher
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Location: Des Moines, IA
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Yard Size: 8,830 square feet
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Price: $107.59
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Location (from the street): Front yard i can clean your leaves
Pro Recommendation for Leaf Cleanup
Recommended by Keith Fisher
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Location: Des Moines, IA
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Yard Size: 5,281 square feet
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Price: $82.28
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Location (from the street): Full yard Here's the quote for the leaf removal you requested

Top Des Moines, IA Lawn Services of June 2025

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TKO PROS
1722 Washington Avenue,
Des Moines, IA 50314
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(73 Ratings)
"Absolutely impressed with the lawn service! They were prompt, professional, and left my yard looking amazing. The attention to detail and care they put into their work really shows. Highly recommend to anyone looking to keep their lawn in top shape year-round!"
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Seans complete lawn and landscaping
423 East Philip Street,
Des Moines, IA 50315
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(8 Ratings)
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.
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Ramirez lawn and landscaping
1901 Kenyon Avenue,
Des Moines, IA 50315
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(33 Ratings)
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.
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The Addington Farm
Des Moines, IA 50309
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(2 Ratings)
We are a small veteran-owned business focused on the small details that others miss. I hope you find our service up to your standards. If not, let us know and we'll do everything to ensure you are happy with how it turns out. Hope to see you soon!
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My buddy Jimmy
Des Moines, IA 50310
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(2 Ratings)
I've been doing landscaping for years. I'm the best and fastest and do the highest quality work. I work at a startup print company during the day. I'm available in the evening hours and on weekends. I promise you I will go above and beyond with your landscaping needs. I can fit everything in my Cruz. I'm saving for a truck. I'm a professional, and I look forward to your business.
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Central Iowa outdoors
Des Moines, IA 50310
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(1 Ratings)
We started in business to provide customers with an extraordinary experience in the landscaping area. We strive to make it simple from step one to the conclusion of your project. We care deeply about how our work looks and the functionality that it establishes in your yard.
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Lv Lawn co
212 Thornton Avenue,
Des Moines, IA 50315
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(1 Ratings)
As a young entrepreneur originally from Las Vegas, I'm trying to do what many don't at my age: starting and growing my own company. I strive to be hardworking and friendly to make customers feel welcome. Thank you, and God bless.
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Straight to it lawn service
Des Moines, IA 50313
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(1 Ratings)
Hello, my name is Simon. With Straight To It Lawn Service, we get straight to it with all your lawn care needs. We are an Iowa-based, family-owned, and operated company. We know how important and time-consuming it is to keep up with your yard, so, we made it our priority to make sure your yard, trees, etc. is in tip-top shape for you and your family to enjoy.
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Jon's Lawn service
Des Moines, IA 50316
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(1 Ratings)
I just wanted a job, so I started mowing for work. Before, I just mowed a few friends that needed help with their lawns. I like doing a good, thorough job of everything. I want you to be happy with my performance. I look forward to mowing your lawn. Thank you.
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Julianslawncareservices
Des Moines, IA 50317
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(1 Ratings)
My name is Julian. I am 15, a landscaper trying to live my life to the best by creating a business and making new customers! I do pressure washing, lawn mowing, and other services. Just send someone my way!
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Verdoorn Lawn Services
Des Moines, IA 50310
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(5 Ratings)
Serving you since 2014, Will and Tom's Lawncare seeks to provide excellent service to our clients at reasonable prices. As a local small business, we offer prompt responses, easy communication, and a flexible schedule. Services include lawn mowing, trimming, and blowing. Will and Tom's Lawncare is happy to serve you.
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Impact Delivery & Assembly LLC
Des Moines, IA 50320
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(4 Ratings)
My name is Rasmin Keco, father to a beautiful little girl and husband to a beautiful woman. I am the owner of Impact Home Services. This is a side business for me as I have a full-time job. I started this company in 2017. I have been in the assembly/delivery industry now for over 18 years. Furthermore, I started assembling furniture as a part-time job when I was 16 years old and still work in the furniture industry. I have assembled play sets, sheds, furniture, lawn mowing, and junk removal. I have decided to venture out to other home service needs.
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Neighborhoods we service in Des Moines, IA

Prospect Park
Frisbie Park
River Woods
Pioneer Park
Waveland Woods
Woodland Heights
Marquisville
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Historic East Village
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South Park
Laurel Hill
Lower Beaver
Linden Heights
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