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Amy B.'s lawn in Des Plaines, IL

The team did a great job and the lawn looks fantastic! They are punctual, professional and efficient.

-Amy B. in Des Plaines, IL

sarah m.'s lawn in Des Plaines, IL

Much appreciated!! Lucio was quick, friendly and did an awesome job! We are definitely happy with the service.

-sarah m. in Des Plaines, IL

Mike C.'s lawn in Des Plaines, IL

I was skeptical about the quality of mowing since I usually meticulously and tediously cut my lawn myself, but Bernard did an amazing job. I hope he's the one mowing my lawn in the future, thanks Bernard and awesome job!!!

-Mike C. in Des Plaines, IL

Des Plaines, IL - Mar 22, 2023
Local Lawn Care Facts & Resources


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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

Long (6-7 inches) 0%
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.


Call us or download our app to receive an instant quote for your lawn care needs in Des Plaines.

Recent Reviews

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Evertte J.'s Lawn Care service in Jerry Guerrero's Lawn Maintenance LLC.
Yard looks amazing
Evertte J. - Mar 15, 2023 - Des Plaines, IL
Lawn Care by Jerry Guerrero,
Jerry Guerrero's Lawn Maintenance LLC.
Joel W.'s Lawn Maintenance service in W. Le's Lawn Solutions
Good job as usual
Joel W. - Feb 10, 2023 - Des Plaines, IL
Lawn Maintenance by William Le,
W. Le's Lawn Solutions
Jose L.'s Lawn Service service in Tiny Tim Tree Svc
Excellent service and great cut.
Jose L. - Dec 23, 2022 - Des Plaines, IL
Lawn Service by Paul Aceto,
Tiny Tim Tree Svc
Chrystal M.'s Lawn Care service in Larkin's Lawn Treatement And Landscape Inc.
Excellent service
Chrystal M. - Jul 20, 2022 - Des Plaines, IL
Lawn Care by David Larkin,
Larkin's Lawn Treatement And Landscape Inc.
Leonora S.'s Grass Cutting service in Larkin's Lawn Treatement And Landscape Inc.
He did a good job
Leonora S. - Jun 17, 2022 - Des Plaines, IL
Grass Cutting by David Larkin,
Larkin's Lawn Treatement And Landscape Inc.
Rachel K.'s Lawn Care service in Larkin's Lawn Treatement And Landscape Inc.
Great Job!
Rachel K. - Apr 19, 2022 - Des Plaines, IL
Lawn Care by David Larkin,
Larkin's Lawn Treatement And Landscape Inc.
Richard R.'s Lawn Mowing service in Larkin's Lawn Treatement And Landscape Inc.
Lawn looks very good. Thank you
Richard R. - Mar 05, 2022 - Des Plaines, IL
Lawn Mowing by David Larkin,
Larkin's Lawn Treatement And Landscape Inc.
Charles E.'s Yard Cutting service in Larkin's Lawn Treatement And Landscape Inc.
This company is always on time. They are quick, efficient and good at what they do!
Charles E. - Dec 06, 2021 - Des Plaines, IL
Yard Cutting by David Larkin,
Larkin's Lawn Treatement And Landscape Inc.
Lillian J.'s Lawn Mowing service in Larkin's Lawn Treatement And Landscape Inc.
Well done!
Lillian J. - Sep 06, 2021 - Des Plaines, IL
Lawn Mowing by David Larkin,
Larkin's Lawn Treatement And Landscape Inc.
Amy B.'s Lawn Care service in Larkin's Lawn Treatement And Landscape Inc.
The team did a great job and the lawn looks fantastic! They are punctual, professional and efficient.
Amy B. - Aug 24, 2021 - Des Plaines, IL
Lawn Care by David Larkin,
Larkin's Lawn Treatement And Landscape Inc.
Linda J.'s Lawn Mowing service in Larkin's Lawn Treatement And Landscape Inc.
Looking good!
Linda J. - Aug 16, 2021 - Des Plaines, IL
Lawn Mowing by David Larkin,
Larkin's Lawn Treatement And Landscape Inc.
Emily B.'s Lawn Mowing service in Larkin's Lawn Treatement And Landscape Inc.
Thank you very much!!!!
Emily B. - Jul 23, 2021 - Des Plaines, IL
Lawn Mowing by David Larkin,
Larkin's Lawn Treatement And Landscape Inc.


Overall Rating: 4.91 / 5 stars (34 reviews)

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.

Leaf Raking And Cleanup

Recommended by John Robertson

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Service Location: Des Plaines,IL
Service Price: $219.51
Service
Location (from the street): Front yard Leaf removal. We will rake up, bag up, and haul off all of the leave's including flower beds.

General Landscaping / Maintenance

Recommended by Charles Bennett

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Service Location: Des Plaines,IL
Service Yard Size: 4,164 square feet
Service Price: $98
Service
Front yard I can clean up leaves in the front yard and east side of house for $80. Haul away what needs to be.

Cleanup

Recommended by John Robertson

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Service Location: Des Plaines,IL
Service Yard Size: 12,506 square feet
Service Price: $121.95
Service
Location (from the street): Full yard Leaf removal we will get all of leafs we make sure all of leafs

General Landscape Improvements

Recommended by Jesus Amezquita

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Service Location: Des Plaines,IL
Service Yard Size: 21,324 square feet
Service Price: $182.92
Service
Location (from the street): Full yard, Front yard, Back yard Leaf removel back yard. From yard remove leaf and take away

Other Landscaping Service

Recommended by Jesus Amezquita

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Service Location: Des Plaines,IL
Service Yard Size: 9,715 square feet
Service Price: $176.83
Service
Location (from the street): Back yard I can trim the small trees and get the weeds off the back fence if you like.

Leaf Raking And Cleanup

Recommended by Wesley Douglas

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Service Location: Des Plaines,IL
Service Yard Size: 3,340 square feet
Service Price: $100
Service
Location (from the street): Front yard, Left side 1. Clean up debris along Driveway 2. Clean up saplings in front flower beds 3. Remove debris from property

Requests for Service

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Tree Care

Requested by Ciara B.

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Service Location: Des Plaines, IL
Service Yard Size: 4,133 square feet
Service Price: $305
Service
Items Needing Service: Tree in front yard

Location on Property: Front-yard

Work to be Done: Would like the tree trimmed

Leaf Raking And Cleaning

Requested by Jon S.

Details

Service Location: Des Plaines, IL
Service Yard Size: 8,687 square feet
Service Price: $183
Service
Items Needing Service: Yard needs general clean up and leaf removal.

Location on Property: Full yard

Work to be Done: Yard

Yard Cleaning

Requested by Melanie C.

Details

Service Location: Des Plaines, IL
Service Yard Size: 3,977 square feet
Service Price: $111
Service
Items Needing Service: wooded area by my mailbox

Location on Property: Left side

Work to be Done: Needs weeds pulled, ivy trimmed and general cleanup

Tree Maintenance

Requested by Giselle D.

Details

Service Location: Des Plaines, IL
Service Yard Size: 6,540 square feet
Service Price: $46
Service
Items Needing Service: Bush removal, higher than 10ft.

Location on Property: Full yard

Work to be Done: I have overgrown bushes in the front and back yards that I would like removed from the roots and from my property.

General Landscape Improvements

Requested by Phyllis D.

Details

Service Location: Des Plaines, IL
Service Yard Size: 9,868 square feet
Service Price: $33
Service
Items Needing Service: Just mowing the lawn pls.

Location on Property: Full yard

Work to be Done: Just mowing the lawn pls.

Landscape Cleanup / Maintenance

Requested by Meghan h.

Details

Service Location: Des Plaines, IL
Service Yard Size: 13,536 square feet
Service Price: $70
Service
Items Needing Service: Need a small amount of sod installed

Location on Property: Backyard

Work to be Done: 1708 ski slope dr. Austin, tx 78733

Top Des Plaines, IL Lawn Services of March 2023

#1-Wesley Douglas's Lawn And Landscape
Wesley Douglas
Des Plaines, IL
7 Ratings
Wesley started grass mowing lawns 8 years ago. Today Wesley Douglas's Lawn And Landscape serves hundreds of customers in Des Plaines, and provides professional grade grass mowing and reasonably priced power washing.
#2-Christopher Johnson's Lawn Care Service
Christopher Johnson
Des Plaines, IL
7 Ratings
Christopher Johnson's Lawn Care Service has been offering service in Des Plaines for 10 years. We're the trustworthy residential and commercial lawn service that truly cares about providing premium service. Whether you need grass mowing, irrigation maintenance or pruning, our professionals can handle it!
#3-Vu's Lawn & Landscape
David Vu
Des Plaines, IL
6 Ratings
very nice and quick turnaround from setting appointment and getting the work completed.
#4-Woods's Lawn Care Service LLC
Jason Woods
Des Plaines, IL
5 Ratings
Looking to hire a budget priced outdoor maintenance service? Woods's Lawn Care Service LLC is a outdoor maintenance service that is known to provide lawn mowing, leaf blowing, and deck washing throughout the Des Plaines area.
#5-Cobra Lawn Care
Cobra Ray
2135 Spruce Avenue
Des Plaines, IL 60018
4 Ratings
We love helping our customers take their lawns to the next level with weekly lawn maintenance and annual lawn care services, such as weed and feed, mulching and bush trimming. We aim to please and take our time. Our team at Cobra Lawn Care is ready to help you make your lawn look amazing.
#6-M. Durand's Lawn Treatement
Michael Durand
Des Plaines, IL
36 Ratings
With over 4 years of experience with lawns, Michael is known as the Des Plaines area's top gardening professionals. His primary focus is lawn mowing but his company also offers flower bed mulching, tree care, and plenty of other services.
#7-John's Lawn Treatment & Lawnscape
John Robertson
Des Plaines, IL
36 Ratings
Are you looking a gardener that handles good quality work? John's Lawn Treatment & Lawnscape handles grass mowing and also irrigation maintenance, flower bed mulching, and more all throughout Des Plaines.
#8-Ballog Landscaping
Steve Ballog
124 Touhy Court
Des Plaines, IL 60018
35 Ratings
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 and 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!
#9-Luebbert's Garden Services
Nathan Luebbert
Des Plaines, IL
30 Ratings
Looks great! Thank you.
#10-John Beaulieu's Lawn And Garden
John Beaulieu
Des Plaines, IL
30 Ratings
Nice, neat job!
#11-McNeal's Lawn Treatement And Landscape Inc
Shane McNeal
Des Plaines, IL
3 Ratings
With 20 years of industry experience, Shane is one of the Des Plaines area's top lawn care gurus. His bread and butter is lawn mowing but his company also offers flower bed cultivation, irrigation repair, and several other services.
#12-Anthony Davis's Lawn & Garden
Anthony Davis
Des Plaines, IL
29 Ratings
Anthony Davis's Lawn & Garden offers top grade lawn mowing and leaf blowing in Des Plaines. Anthony and his crew have maintained thousands of landscapes over the past 9 years.
#13-Jerry Guerrero's Lawn Maintenance LLC.
Jerry Guerrero
Des Plaines, IL
26 Ratings
Yard looks amazing
#14-Charles Bennett's Garden Services
Charles Bennett
Des Plaines, IL
2 Ratings
I appreciate that Daniel knocks to let us know he is starting to mow. It helps make sure that we keep the dog inside!! Lawn always looks nice too!
#15-W. Le's Lawn Solutions
William Le
Des Plaines, IL
2 Ratings
great job as always
#16-P. Jansen's Lawn And Garden
Pedro Jansen
Des Plaines, IL
14 Ratings
It looks great thanks
#17-Chaney's Lawns Service

Des Plaines, IL 60016
14 Ratings
Nathan was very friendly and professional. He was on time and made the landscaping experience easy and painless. I came home after work, and my front yard looked beautiful. I recommend him to anyone looking for a high-quality landscaper.
#18-Warren Martin's Garden Services
Warren Martin
Des Plaines, IL
13 Ratings
Nice work as usual!
#19-Armstrong's Lawn Treatement And Landscape
John Armstrong
Des Plaines, IL
11 Ratings
Armstrong's Lawn Treatement And Landscape specializes in lawn care, but also provides tree removal and planting bed maintenance. We are also one of the few home and garden maintenance services in Des Plaines that provides stump grinding. You can rely on John's 7 years of expertise!
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Neighborhoods we service in Des Plaines, IL

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
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