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Last update on April 25, 2025
Lawn care providers in Ames
Friend Landscaping has been providing exceptional landscaping services to residential and commercial customers throughout the Des Moines area since 2001. Locally owned and operated, Friend Landscaping can take any lawn and turn it into a work of art. Owner is on most jobs. We understand that customer satisfaction starts with dependable services. We will provide quality workmanship to every project, every time. Attention to detail and quality as well as doing good business are some of our core values. We would appreciate the opportunity to earn your trust and become the company for all of your landscaping needs.
"Fantastic from first contact with very reasonable estimate, great communication, completion with friendly and competent workers within days!! I couldn’t be happier!! I will seek them out for any future landscaping projects!!"
Mary L on May 2024
Friend Landscaping has been providing exceptional landscaping services to residential and commercial customers throughout the Des Moines area since 2001. Locally owned and operated, Friend Landscaping can take any lawn and turn it into a work of art. Owner is on most jobs. We understand that customer satisfaction starts with dependable services. We will provide quality workmanship to every project, every time. Attention to detail and quality as well as doing good business are some of our core values. We would appreciate the opportunity to earn your trust and become the company for all of your landscaping needs.
"Fantastic from first contact with very reasonable estimate, great communication, completion with friendly and competent workers within days!! I couldn’t be happier!! I will seek them out for any future landscaping projects!!"
Mary L on May 2024
facebook.com/mowitiowa Welcome to Mow It! We are a commercial and residential lawn care company with an attention to detail at an affordable price.
facebook.com/mowitiowa Welcome to Mow It! We are a commercial and residential lawn care company with an attention to detail at an affordable price.
Titan Excavating is your local company you can trust. We have all the equipment necessary for any job you could ask for. No job too big or too small for us. We do everything from site clearing , driveways, grading , demolition and much more. We service a 100 mile radius and are open to working within the entire state. If you need us call today.
"They arrived on time as scheduled. The dirt delivered was excellent quality and not full of large clumps ! It was easy to spread in the yard. I have had dirt delivered in the past, but never the quality of Titan"
Ralph S on May 2024
Titan Excavating is your local company you can trust. We have all the equipment necessary for any job you could ask for. No job too big or too small for us. We do everything from site clearing , driveways, grading , demolition and much more. We service a 100 mile radius and are open to working within the entire state. If you need us call today.
"They arrived on time as scheduled. The dirt delivered was excellent quality and not full of large clumps ! It was easy to spread in the yard. I have had dirt delivered in the past, but never the quality of Titan"
Ralph S on May 2024
Smarter Green is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"Very professional!"
Steve M on May 2023
Smarter Green is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"Very professional!"
Steve M on May 2023
In business since 1986, we are Iowa's premier irrigation contractor. As a 'Rainbird Select' contractor, you can be assured that we adhere to the highest standards for designs, installations, and service in the irrigation industry. Our 20+ experienced installation and service technicians will make sure your system is working properly and our availability 6 days a week (in season) allows us to provide our services on your schedule. Estimates are free and we warranty our work for 2 years after installation.
"Great service and price."
Jeff T on September 2024
In business since 1986, we are Iowa's premier irrigation contractor. As a 'Rainbird Select' contractor, you can be assured that we adhere to the highest standards for designs, installations, and service in the irrigation industry. Our 20+ experienced installation and service technicians will make sure your system is working properly and our availability 6 days a week (in season) allows us to provide our services on your schedule. Estimates are free and we warranty our work for 2 years after installation.
"Great service and price."
Jeff T on September 2024
I treat your lawn like I would my own. I can stripe your lawn with my 42” zero turn, or use my push mower. I will trim with my with my weed whacker as well. Quick to reply and finish the job with quality.
I treat your lawn like I would my own. I can stripe your lawn with my 42” zero turn, or use my push mower. I will trim with my with my weed whacker as well. Quick to reply and finish the job with quality.
Rolloff dumpster rental and junk removal
Rolloff dumpster rental and junk removal
We do lawn mowing,cleaning,hauling away, anything you need
We do lawn mowing,cleaning,hauling away, anything you need
ntroducing Elite Contracting, your one-stop-shop for all your landscape and home improvement needs! From dirt work to tree work, stump grinding to concrete work, hauling to fencing, landscaping to mowing, and even snow removal, we've got you covered. No job is too big or too small for us! Let us bring our expertise and passion for quality to transform your outdoor spaces. Get ready to elevate your home with Elite Contracting!
ntroducing Elite Contracting, your one-stop-shop for all your landscape and home improvement needs! From dirt work to tree work, stump grinding to concrete work, hauling to fencing, landscaping to mowing, and even snow removal, we've got you covered. No job is too big or too small for us! Let us bring our expertise and passion for quality to transform your outdoor spaces. Get ready to elevate your home with Elite Contracting!
We can help with almost any land or landscape project! General Landscaping Spring and fall lawn cleanups, Hauling and disposal Aeration and Seeding Hardscapes (Patios, walkways etc.) Grading Small Snow Removal, Reference/contact for commercial We are a group of three; two brothers and the better half of one of the brothers. Between the three of us, we have close to 30 years of experience from hardscape crews to golf courses, we have experience in just about anything you need help with. Our goal is to simply provide a mutually beneficial, honest, and straightforward option to our community.
We can help with almost any land or landscape project! General Landscaping Spring and fall lawn cleanups, Hauling and disposal Aeration and Seeding Hardscapes (Patios, walkways etc.) Grading Small Snow Removal, Reference/contact for commercial We are a group of three; two brothers and the better half of one of the brothers. Between the three of us, we have close to 30 years of experience from hardscape crews to golf courses, we have experience in just about anything you need help with. Our goal is to simply provide a mutually beneficial, honest, and straightforward option to our community.
Lawn services FAQs
Depending on the areas that a lawn care company specializes in, most companies offer a core set of services that usually include:
Mowing
Mulch
Tree trimming and pruning
Pest control
Landscaping
Leaf removal
Spring and fall cleanup
Shrub trimming and pruning
Check with local lawn care companies to confirm that they offer the services you’re looking for.
The average cost to mow a lawn is about $125, ranging between $50 and $200 per cutting, depending on yard size. Other cost factors include the shape of your lawn, accessibility, lawn health, type of grass, length of grass, and frequency of the mowing schedule. The cost to cut your grass will also vary depending on where you live. If your landscaper has to maneuver around obstacles or deal with hard to reach areas and steep slopes, this will likely increase your total mowing costs.
The recommended frequency to fertilize your lawn depends on the health of your lawn. If the grass is healthy and you have good soil, you may only need to apply fertilizer once yearly. However, if your lawn has shallow roots or poor, sandy soil that lacks the nutrients that grass needs to thrive, you may need to fertilize the lawn every six weeks.
On average, the cost to hydroseed ranges between $500 and $4,000. The cost depends on the size of the area you’re hydroseeding, the type of grass seed, slope of your yard, and other factors. Hydroseed is a mixture of grass seed, fertilizer, water, and mulch that you spray on the lawn using a pressurized sprayer. While the process is more expensive than seeding, grass will grow more quickly, and is often healthier.
Yes, it can be cheaper to fertilize your own lawn. DIY lawn fertilization saves the cost of hiring a lawn care company or a company that specializes in lawn fertilization. It’s important to handle fertilizer carefully to avoid the potential dangers of getting fertilizing chemicals on your skin. Also, using the wrong type of fertilizer or misapplying it can permanently damage your lawn. On average, the cost to fertilize your lawn using a professional lawn care service is about $250 and may be worth checking into as professionals tend to have the equipment and knowledge to apply the most effective blend of fertilizer to your lawn for the best results.
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