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Photo of Jeff b.'s yard after getting lawn care in Johnston, IA
great work. quick, quiet, and done, just how i wanted it.
Photo of Michael b.'s yard after getting lawn care in Johnston, IA
He did a great job. Everything that was supposed to be completed was done abd looked great at the end
Photo of Michael C.'s yard after getting lawn care in Johnston, IA
Very good work and very responsive to what we needed. Stayed after it started to rain to make sure everything was done.

Johnston, IA - Aug 21, 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

Long (6-7 inches) 2%
Medium (4-5 inches) 27%
Short (2-3 inches) 71%

Lawn Care Facts

Average Yard Size 6,397 sq ft
Average Mowing Price $46.93
   
Weekly Cuts 41%
Biweekly Cuts 25%
Monthly Cuts 34%
Lawns Fertilized 13%
Lawns with Leaf Removal 15%
Aerated Lawns 9%
Yards with Cleanups 13%
Days That Are Sunny 8%

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Meet some of our top Johnston lawn care pros

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Kevin Burns Cuts Grass
7839 Northwest 103rd Street, Johnston, IA 50131
4.74 / 63 reviews
Silver
Background verified
40% of jobs tipped
100% on time
96% satisfaction rate
115 jobs completed
Lawn Mowing
Kevin Burns - Kevin Burns Cuts Grass: This is the 4th year I've been working in this field. I've had many years of experience, and not just mowing but also treating lawns for weeds and greener lawns. I hope to work with you and to help you have the yard you are looking for. Sincerely, Kevin.
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BK's Assistance Services
Servicing Johnston
New
Background verified
100% satisfaction rate
100% on time
12 days since last job
13 services offered
Deck Repair and Maintenance Christmas Light install Mulching Pressure Washing Gutter Cleaning + more
Kevin Quinn - BK's Assistance Services: I started my business 3 years ago. I grew up on a farm here in IA and have always been good at lawn care and maintenance around the house. I've been doing handyman gigs, tree work, and odd jobs for family and friends.
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Quality lawn service
Servicing Johnston
New
Background verified
100% satisfaction rate
100% on time
2 days turnarounds
86 days since last job
Bush Trimming Weed Pulling Cleanups Leaf Removal Lawn Mowing + more
James vivian - Quality lawn service: Hi, I'm a very hard working individual. Your preference is my goal. I put the same care into the work I do for others as if it was for myself. Whether it's mowing, raking, snow removal, or power washing, I want you to be satisfied. I want you to come back or request me a thousand times rather than only deal with me once! Thank you and have a good day.

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Robin B.'s Lawn Maintenance service result
Great job, got around all the plants, and cleaned up really well!
★★★★★
Robin B. - May 06, 2025 - Johnston, IA
Lawn Maintenance by John Scimeca
A Green Thumb Up
Robin B.'s Grass Cutting service result
He does an excellent job! Please cut grass a half an inch lower, thanks
★★★★★
Robin B. - Jun 27, 2025 - Johnston, IA
Robin B.'s Grass Cutting service result
My lawn looks great!
★★★★★
Robin B. - Jul 25, 2025 - Johnston, IA
Robin B.'s Lawn Care service result
Did not edge on the other side of mailbox
★★★★
Robin B. - Jul 17, 2025 - Johnston, IA
Robin B.'s Lawn Care service result
Trevor does a wonderful job! He just needs to pay attention to getting all the trimming done completely.
★★★★
Robin B. - May 29, 2025 - Johnston, IA
Irene S.'s Lawn Care service result
All of your teams need to send "I'm on the way to your house'.
★★★★
Irene S. - May 14, 2024 - Johnston, IA
Lawn Care by Robert Casey
Robert's Garden Service
Marcus R.'s Lawn Mowing service result
Great job as usual.
★★★★★
Marcus R. - May 14, 2024 - Johnston, IA
Lawn Mowing by Clarence Kramer
C. Kramer's Lawns Treatment
Yakaria B.'s Grass Cutting service result
Thank you
★★★★★
Yakaria B. - May 12, 2024 - Johnston, IA
Grass Cutting by Robert Casey
Robert's Garden Service
Jeff b.'s Lawn Care service result
Great work. quick, quiet, and done, just how i wanted it.
★★★★★
Jeff b. - May 12, 2024 - Johnston, IA
Lawn Care by Terrance Mercer
Mercer's Lawns & Landscape
John N.'s Lawn Service service result
Looks amazing, great job! Thank you so much.
★★★★★
John N. - May 04, 2024 - Johnston, IA
Lawn Service by Frank Rowe
F. Rowe's Lawns Care Service
Sue J.'s Lawn Mowing service result
Great job!!!
★★★★★
Sue J. - Apr 26, 2024 - Johnston, IA
Lawn Mowing by Andrew Shah
Andrew Shah's Garden Service
Michael b.'s Lawn Care service result
He did a great job. Everything that was supposed to be completed was done abd looked great at the end
★★★★★
Michael b. - Apr 23, 2024 - Johnston, IA
Lawn Care by Anthony Gutierrez
Anthony's Lawns
★★★★★
"Looks amazing, great job! Thank you so much."
John N. - May 04, 2024 - Johnston, IA
Lawn Service by Frank Rowe (F. Rowe's Lawns Care Service)
★★★★★
"Great job!!!"
Sue J. - Apr 26, 2024 - Johnston, IA
Lawn Mowing by Andrew Shah (Andrew Shah's Garden Service)
★★★★★
"He did a great job. Everything that was supposed to be completed was done abd looked great at the end"
Michael b. - Apr 23, 2024 - Johnston, IA
Lawn Care by Anthony Gutierrez (Anthony's Lawns)
★★★★
"Its overall good, but there were just some patchy spots where strips of grass was missed"
Madison P. - Apr 12, 2024 - Johnston, IA
Grass Cutting by James Gross (Gross's Lawns And Garden LLC)
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Service Recommendations in Johnston

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

Pro Recommendation for Leaf Raking And Cleaning

Recommended by Alfred Bush
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Location: Johnston, IA
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Yard Size: 12,197 square feet
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Price: $60
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Location (from the street): Back yard Load and haul away branches and leaves from 7 piles

Pro Recommendation for Flower Bed Weeding

Recommended by Brett Morrow
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Location: Johnston, IA
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Yard Size: 6,149 square feet
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Price: $63.29
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Location (from the street): Front yard Remove all dollar weeds from bedding area see pictures

Pro Recommendation for Other Lawn Maintenance

Recommended by Damon Sherman
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Location: Johnston, IA
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Yard Size: 7,398 square feet
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Price: $53.16
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Location (from the street): Full yard Treat driveway and other areas to reduce amount of weeds in areas outside of the lawn.

Pro Recommendation for Stick and Leaf Cleanup

Recommended by Austin Lambert
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Location: Johnston, IA
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Yard Size: 7,150 square feet
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Price: $886.06
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Location (from the street): Back yard I would like to recommend a deep cleaning... this price is for clean up and hauling the trash

Pro Recommendation for Leaf Cleanup

Recommended by Spencer Sherman
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Location: Johnston, IA
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Yard Size: 8,075 square feet
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Price: $1075.93
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Location (from the street): Full yard Haul way the leaves and clean up the property, even out the dirt in the picture

Pro Recommendation for Flower Bed Weeding

Recommended by Jim Aguilar
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Location: Johnston, IA
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Yard Size: 18,955 square feet
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Price: $164.55
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Location (from the street): Front yard, Left side, Back yard, Right side Cut weeds and apply weed control and around in the fence

Top Johnston, IA Lawn Services of August 2025

Lucky D.uck Inc profile image
Lucky D.uck Inc
Servicing Johnston
5.00 / 1 review
New
100% satisfaction rate
100% on time
2 days turnarounds
2 years in Lawnstarter
Lawn Mowing Cleanups Leaf Removal Flower Bed Weeding Weed Pulling + more
Lawrence Foster - Lucky D.uck Inc: I do a lot of remodeling and this seemed like an extra source of income that I totally enjoy. So it fits me perfect. I'm happy to help in any way I can. My customers come first in any way I can put them. I have some very interesting old fashioned ways of fertilization and other services that have almost zero carbon imprint, are locally sourced, and scientifically verified by labs right here at Iowa State.
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Dj lawn pros
Servicing Johnston
5.00 / 1 review
New
100% satisfaction rate
100% on time
2 years in Lawnstarter
12 services offered
Mulching Tree Trimming Bag Clippings Christmas Light install Leaf Removal + more
Darrell Johnson - Dj lawn pros: I started this business this season. I love being outdoors and I love cutting lawns. I get a workout while doing it. I'm a people person, I get along with everyone and respect them and their property, so you'll be seeing me as I'm out mowing and weed eating!
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Steves Lawn Service
Servicing Johnston
5.00 / 2 reviews
100% satisfaction rate
100% of jobs tipped
100% on time
0 day turnarounds
Lawn Mowing Gutter Cleaning Cleanups Landscaping Leaf Removal + more
Steven Megonnell - Steves Lawn Service: I will treat and cut your yard as if it were mine. Pay attention to detail and clean up so you don't even know we were there. Our goal is your complete satisfaction and repeat business. I want you to have the best yard on your street. That's the best referral I can ask for.
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Iowa Lawn Pro
Servicing Johnston
5.00 / 6 reviews
100% satisfaction rate
100% on time
21% of jobs tipped
2 days turnarounds
Toby Schuh - Iowa Lawn Pro: Iowa Lawn Pro is known for providing quality lawn maintenance and superior customer service to the Des Moines Metro area. Our focus is on quality, communication, and reliability! Although we are a newer company, we have mowed for years, including apartments, churches, and cemeteries.
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Four sons Lawncare
Servicing Johnston
4.88 / 9 reviews
New
100% satisfaction rate
32% of jobs tipped
2 days turnarounds
88% on time
Lawn Seeding Flower Bed Weeding Lawn Treatment Lawn Mowing Gutter Cleaning + more
Michael Shelton - Four sons Lawncare : Just started this year as a family business. We get the job done right every time. Looking to grow and add a few more clients to our list. If you are someone that has a lot going on and is busy with life, we have no problem knocking out any yard work that needs to be done. Thank you.
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A-1 Lawn and Lawnscapes
6010 Westfalen Court, Johnston, IA 50131
4.45 / 20 reviews
90% satisfaction rate
21% of jobs tipped
2 days turnarounds
6 years in Lawnstarter
Tree Care Landscaping Pressure Washing Leaf Removal Bush Trimming + more
Roumel Thacker - A-1 Lawn and Lawnscapes: Hi, my name is Roumel. Outdoor maintenance has been a passion of mine for 10+ years. My philosophy is, No reason to do something, unless it's at your absolute best! Allow my company the opportunity to maintain your property, even if it's just one time. The results speak for themselves. I look forward to working with you in the near future. Thank you and God bless!
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Green and clear solutions
Servicing Johnston
New
12 services offered
Tree Trimming Lawn Treatment Cleanups Pressure Washing Leaf Removal + more
Jerod Richie - Green and clear solutions: Hi, my name is Jerod, and I'm proud to present the clear solution to a greener future from Green and Clear Lawn Care. I'm a one man army looking to take care of my community and make our future greener for all. I offer lawn care services such as mowing, fertilization, aeration, edging, and much more. I also offer winter services such as driveway and sidewalk clearing and making sure there's no ice for potential dangers. Let's see if I can't make your future greener.
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Tony's Lawn Care
Servicing Johnston
New
Background verified
100% satisfaction rate
100% on time
1 day turnarounds
11 services offered
Lawn Mowing Cleanups Bush Trimming Lawn Seeding Tree Trimming + more
Anthony Williams - Tony's Lawn Care: This is my second season of lawn care. I love what I do. I'm easy to work with and I truly believe the customer is always right. I love making a lawn look presentable and I love maintaining it also. I have all new equipment for this spring and summer. Let's make your lawn look great!
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Ballentine enterprise Llc
Servicing Johnston
New
Background verified
17 services offered
1 year in Lawnstarter
Lawn Mowing Aeration Gutter Cleaning Flower Bed Weeding Tree Care + more
Christopher Ballentine - Ballentine enterprise Llc: Ever since I was a kid, I always loved the fresh smell of grass. As I got older, I decided to open Ballentine Enterprise LLC, a full service lawn and landscaping company. I really love what I do, it's all about curb appeal.
LawnStarter service area around  Johnston IA

Neighborhoods we service in Johnston, IA

Arbor Peaks
Beaverdale
Bloomfield-Allen
Downtown Des Moines
Drake
Fairground
Frisbie Park
Greater South Side
Greenwood
Ingersoll Park
Linden Heights
Lower Beaver
Meredith
Merle Hay
North Of Grand

Zip Codes

50131

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