Lawn Care in Des Moines, IA: Companies, Prices and When to Book
We list 13 companies serving Des Moines that offer lawn care. Lawn mowing here typically runs $39 to $59 per visit.
What lawn care costs in Des Moines
| Service | Typical price | Unit | What drives the price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawn mowing | $39 to $59 | per visit | Weekly through the growing season on an average quarter-acre lot. |
| Edging and trimming | $11 to $17 | per visit | Usually bundled into a mowing visit rather than billed alone. |
| Fertilizer application | $13 to $20 | per 1,000 sq ft | Slow-release blend, three to five rounds a year. |
| Weed control | $8 to $13 | per 1,000 sq ft | Pre-emergent in spring, post-emergent as broadleaf weeds show. |
| Core aeration | $12 to $18 | per 1,000 sq ft | Once a year, priced higher on compacted clay soil. |
| Overseeding | $20 to $31 | per 1,000 sq ft | Nearly always quoted together with aeration. |
| Grub and insect control | $10 to $15 | per 1,000 sq ft | One preventive round covers most of the season. |
| Dethatching | $9 to $14 | per 1,000 sq ft | Only needed when thatch is over half an inch thick. |
Priced for a city of 214,133 in Polk County, outside the major metros.
Compare against national lawn care costs or price your own lawn on the lawn cost estimator.
Lawn care companies in Des Moines
Double Take Lawn Services
5.0on Google (25)Des Moines, IA
Double Take Lawn Services serves Des Moines and the surrounding Iowa area with lawn care, rated 5.0 by 25 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2024, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Iowa Lawn and Landscape LLC
5.0on Google (5)Des Moines, IA
Based in Des Moines, Iowa, Iowa Lawn and Landscape LLC covers lawn care and landscaping, with Google reviews going back to 2026, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(515) 414-7973TM Property Services LLC
5.0on Google (17)Des Moines, IA
A Des Moines lawn care company, TM Property Services LLC lists lawn care, rated 5.0 by 17 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2020, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(515) 779-8448Warren Lawn
5.0on Google (389)Carlisle, IA
Listed in Carlisle, Iowa, Warren Lawn offers lawn care, rated 5.0 by 389 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2026, and a published phone number and website.
Griff Lawn And Landscape
4.9on Google (90)Des Moines, IA
Griff Lawn And Landscape works on properties in Des Moines, Iowa, handling lawn care and landscaping, rated 4.9 by 90 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2026, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Up Cut Lawn Care
4.9on Google (30)Des Moines, IA
Up Cut Lawn Care works on properties in Des Moines, Iowa, handling lawn care, rated 4.9 by 30 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2022, and a published phone number and website.
Valley Lawn Care LLC
4.9on Google (126)Des Moines, IA
Based in Des Moines, Iowa, Valley Lawn Care LLC covers lawn care, rated 4.9 by 126 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2026, and a published phone number and website.
Excel Lawns & Landscape
4.8on Google (112)Des Moines, IA
A Des Moines lawn care company, Excel Lawns & Landscape lists lawn care and landscaping, rated 4.8 by 112 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2026, and a published phone number and website.
Jaques Lawn Care LLC
4.8on Google (126)Des Moines, IA
Based in Des Moines, Iowa, Jaques Lawn Care LLC covers lawn care, rated 4.8 by 126 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2026, and a published phone number and website.
Lawn Love - Des Moines
4.8on Google (44)Des Moines, IA
Lawn Love - Des Moines is a lawn care company in Des Moines, Iowa, offering lawn care, rated 4.8 by 44 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2026, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
LawnStarter Lawn Care Service
4.6on Google (139)Des Moines, IA
Listed in Des Moines, Iowa, LawnStarter Lawn Care Service offers lawn care, rated 4.6 by 139 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2026, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Allen Lawn Care And Landscaping
4.5on Google (45)Des Moines, IA
Allen Lawn Care And Landscaping is a lawn care company in Des Moines, Iowa, offering lawn care and landscaping, rated 4.5 by 45 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2025, and a published phone number and website.
A+ Lawn & Landscape
4.4on Google (1,700)Des Moines, IA
A Des Moines lawn care company, A+ Lawn & Landscape lists lawn care and landscaping, rated 4.4 by 1,700 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2026, and a published phone number and website.
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Where these companies are
When to book lawn care in Des Moines
Des Moines sits in the Upper Midwest climate region, which runs cool-season lawns. Last frost usually falls May 1-15 and first frost September 1-15, and that pair sets every date below.
Grasses that do well here
- Kentucky Bluegrass
- Fine Fescue
- Tall Fescue
- Perennial Ryegrass
| Task | Local window | Why then |
|---|---|---|
| Seed or overseed | Mid August to late September | Soil is still warm enough to germinate seed while air temperatures drop. |
| Fertilize | April, June, September, and early November | The September and November rounds do most of the work on a cool-season lawn. |
| Core aerate | Late August to October | Paired with overseeding so the seed drops into open holes. |
| Pre-emergent for crabgrass | April 15 - May 15 | Go by soil temperature: apply before it holds 55 degrees. |
Problems local crews deal with most: Extremely short season, winter damage, snow mold.
Want the exact soil temperature before you book pre-emergent? Check your ZIP on the soil temperature tracker.
How we verify these companies
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Lawn care in Des Moines: common questions
How many lawn care companies are there in Des Moines?
We list 13 companies serving Des Moines that offer lawn care. Compare the attributed Google ratings rather than any single score, check the company actually lists lawn care rather than assuming it, and get two quotes for the same scope.
How much does lawn care cost in Des Moines?
Typical Des Moines bands: lawn mowing $39 to $59 per visit, edging and trimming $11 to $17 per visit, fertilizer application $13 to $20 per 1,000 sq ft. These are bands rather than averages because a real quote depends on lot size, slope and how far the crew drives, and a full-season contract almost always beats per-visit pricing.
Does a lawn care company need a licence in Iowa?
Yes. Applying herbicides, insecticides or fungicides on someone else's property for payment requires a commercial pesticide applicator licence issued by Iowa. Ask the company for its licence number directly: we have no public register for this state to check it against for you.
When should I book lawn care in Des Moines?
Book two to three weeks ahead of the window, not inside it. In Des Moines that means seed or overseed mid august to late september; fertilize april, june, september, and early november; core aerate late august to october; pre-emergent for crabgrass april 15 - may 15. Those dates come from the Upper Midwest climate record, and the weeks before them are the busiest stretch of the year for local crews.