The easy way to get lawn care service in Eden Prairie, MN

In the Eden Prairie area, maintaining a lush, green lawn involves a number of things, from consistent mowing, to weeding, watering, fertilization aeration and more. The average lawn size here in Eden Prairie is 5,339 square feet, which typically takes 48 minutes to mow if you do it yourself.

Additionally, you'll want to fertilize your lawn 8 times per year, with each application tailored to that time of year. It's also a good idea to get a soil test done once every 2-4 years to ensure your soil isn't lacking key nutrients. Professional fertilization in Eden Prairie averages about $70 per application, and includes spot weed treatment.

Aeration is a process that relieves compaction, helps grass establish roots, and allows air and nutrients to reach the soil. Ideally, you should aerate once per year, every three years at the very minimum. Despite it's importance, only 13 percent of Eden Prairie homeowners get aeration. Aeration in Eden Prairie costs $124 on average, but depends on lawn size, and should be done in spring or fall.

Finally, watering is critical. You'll generally want to water in the morning before 7:49 am or in the evening after 4:54 pm so the water does not evaporate. Eden Prairie does not have watering restrictions.

While the average cost of grass cutting in Eden Prairie is $38.96, the price depends primarily on lawn size and mowing frequency.

Here is the average price in Eden Prairie by lawn size:

• 1/8 Acre: $36.5
• 1/4 Acre: $42.7
• 1/3 Acre: $48.0
• 1/2 Acre: $61.1

Here is the average mowing price by frequency:

• Weekly: $31.56
• Biweekly: $43.64
• Monthly: $47.92

Two other factors that can increase price are corner lots and gates. In Eden Prairie, 59% of homes are on a corner lot, and 18% of homes have backyard gates.

First, you'll have to check your Homeowners Association rules. In Eden Prairie, 51% of homeowners are part of a HOA, and most HOAs have restrictions on grass and overgrown bushes.