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TENDER LAWN CARE

Lawn Fertilization & Treatment, Lawn and Yard Work, Snow Removal,

About us

Tender Lawn Care provides high-quality landscape management and snowplowing services to residential and commercial clients throughout West Michigan. Family-owned and operated since 1949, Tender Lawn Care is dedicated to delivering professional, cost-effective services -- making them one of West Michigan’s leading green-industry companies.

Business highlights

76 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Our mowing program includes spring & fall clean-up, weekly mowing, trimming, and bi-weekly edging. Our fertilizer program includes five applications & a preventative grub control. We can aerate your lawn to open up your soil & reduce thatch. We have a mole control program that will protect your lawn & landscape. We offer weed control programs, pruning, trimming, bed/sod edging, & woodbark spreading & delivery. Our snow & ice programs provide you with safe driveways, parking lots & walkways.

Services we don't offer

Irrigation Hardscape Services Hydroseeding Sod Installation

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.781 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
77%
4
17%
3
1%
2
1%
1
4%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.7
value
4.2
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
4.8
punctuality
4.8
Showing 1-25 of 81 reviews

Brandon K.
05/2021
5.0
landscaping, lawn service, lawn treatment, leaf removal
  + 2 more
We have used Tender Lawn Care over the last several years. Each year we are incredibly impressed. From the employees who come to our house for various services, to the front office staff and everyone in between, they are all
Description of Work: Annual Lawn Care

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000

Response from TENDER LAWN CARE
Thank you so much for the kind words [Member Name Removed]!

Leo D.
06/2019
5.0
landscaping, lawn service
  + 0 more
Joel and Broderick of Tender Lawn Care did an excellent job in removing and installing new side walks at our home. They had to remove a cement sidewalk and replace with brick pavers and then remove stepping stones and reuse in sidewalk. Joel, especially takes time to ensure a quality job and ensures that the final product looks perfect when finished. There was some weather delay but the job took about four days to complete. When finished the project was better than we actually planned and could have anticipated.
Description of Work: Removed cement sidewalk, remove stepping stones, install brick pavers and reuse stepping stones in a new side walk.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,600

Response from TENDER LAWN CARE
Thank you so much for your kind words! We really appreciate the feedback, and we will be sure to pass this on to the crew. Thank you!

Carol J.
05/2018
5.0
lawn treatment, lawn service
  + 0 more
They did a good job, emailed when they were coming
Description of Work: Lawn mowing and fertilize

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from TENDER LAWN CARE
Thank you so much for the kind review!

Jim S.
03/2018
1.0
lawn service, lawn treatment
  + 0 more
Scalloped my lawn several times, hit my trailer, hit my gate almost every week, once causing major repair, broke landscape lights, damaged lawn edging. Tender care that was far from tender! Just in a rush, not really caring.
Description of Work: Lawn Care, mowing, edging, weed control.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
3.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
2.0

$1,400

Response from TENDER LAWN CARE
Thank you for sharing this information. We are so sorry that this happened. It looks like our company did reach out to you in March of 2018 to discuss the above issues, and it sounded like things went well when we had that conversation. I just wanted to leave you a note on here stating again that we apologize for any inconvenience. We always strive to provide the highest quality service, and we appreciate it when our customers give us the opportunity to make amends for anything that was not up to standard. We do our best to hire staff that are respectful and careful, and when that expectation is not being met it is important that we know about it. Thank you for helping us be a better company!

Kayla J.
10/2017
4.0
lawn service
  + -1 more
It’s been on-going, there’s been many, many visits, so all summer. They don’t even call me, they just show up. I have used them several times for different services. There are so many services they do, it all cost different. It’s real complicated, they’ve done a ton of stuff and at different prices. I have got maybe 10 different services and they are all a different price and at different intervals that they come. Some are one time things, some are 4 times.
Description of Work: They’ve completed work for me.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Jim M.
06/2017
5.0
lawn service, lawn treatment
  + 0 more
Very well. The staff was very professional and helpful. I got a quote the same day that I called and my first application a week later. The tech talked with my wife and explained everything he was going to do. As my wife was on crutches, he even moved some pool toys that were in the way and took the time to hand apply the materials around the pool to keep them out of the pool water.
Description of Work: Four annual applications of fertilizer and weed control, grub control, plus aeration later this Summer.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

Response from TENDER LAWN CARE
Thank you for this review, [Member Name Removed]! We are so pleased to hear that you are happy with your experience with Tender Lawn Care. We work hard to provide the best quality service to every customer and we appreciate you letting us know how we're doing. We look forward to working on your property again soon!

Len S.
06/2017
4.0
lawn service, lawn treatment, leaf removal
  + 1 more
The mowing went well...but I believe the forgot to schedule my spring cleaning. They told me it was would happen the following week after my first cut (as a different team did cleaning I was told). 3 weeks later and still no cleaning. So, the next time my lawn was mowed, it was done that day...and not so great. I think they just hurried and did it unplanned (for the mowing team). In addition to not everything cleaned up, many of the ground plants in my backyard were trampled and destroyed in order to get to the leaves. Not a lot of care taken there.
Description of Work: Spring cleanup and mowing services/edging

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
2.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
3.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from TENDER LAWN CARE
Hi [Member Name Removed], we are going to call you to find out more specific details about this, then will have a manager come and look at the issues. We take great pride in doing the best work possible and will do our best to make this right.

Michael H.
01/2017
5.0
lawn service, lawn treatment, leaf removal
  + 1 more
Outstanding work. Not the lowest price...but not the highest. Trade off between high-quality and professional work with modest-to-high pricing. They've cared for our lawn for 4 years now. Always show up every week on same day. Tackle things with multi-person team and are done within 20mins or so. They leave our yard, driveway, walks, and street clean. No remnants...you can't even tell they were there other than the pristine cut grass. They also use granular time-released fertilizer (not the liquid spray) which ensures it doesn't grow super long for a few weeks...followed by shorter length. It's just a beautiful healthy green all summer long. We pay as part of package (about $1,100/summer - about $45/cut weekly + $50/fertilizer-weed treatment x 5-6 treatments per summer). Plus they do a nice Fall Cleanup for about $200 - all leaves, clean out the beds, etc.
Description of Work: Ongoing lawn maintenance - cutting, trimming, fertilizer/weed prevention

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,100

Response from TENDER LAWN CARE
We appreciate your business and will strive to continue to provide you with the best service possible. Thank you for taking the time to complete the survey, we are always pleased to hear kind words from our customers.

BRIAN M.
01/2017
4.0
lawn service, lawn treatment, snow removal
  + 1 more
Quality of work is very good. The lawn care service is a little pricey.
Description of Work: Both lawn care and plowing service

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000

xinhe W.
01/2017
5.0
lawn service, lawn treatment, leaf removal
  + 1 more
Everything is taking care of. We don't need to worry about yard works any more.
Description of Work: Spring and Fall clean, lawn fertilization, and lawn mowing.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from TENDER LAWN CARE
Thank you so much for taking the time to review our company, we really appreciate it. It as been a pleasure working with you over the years and we look forward to many more to come.

Amru A.
11/2016
5.0
lawn service
  + -1 more
They do good work, I'm happy with them. Its an one time fee, for multiple visits. They are pretty easy to communicate with. They are responsive. They are on the expensive side, but you get what you pay for.
Description of Work: Fall clean up, general lawn services, and mowing.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from TENDER LAWN CARE
Thank you so much for your review, we appreciate it.

Grant S.
11/2016
5.0
lawn service
  + -1 more
So far so good with them. We have an yearly contract with them. They show up, and do the work. They are expensive.
Description of Work: Cleared the leaves, and mowed the lawn.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

kay B.
11/2016
4.0
lawn treatment
  + -1 more
I still use them. They do my lawn care in the summer. I've used them for two years. Price is comparable to the area. They are very good at responding. They are very punctual and professional. I don't have any problems except for their snow removal. They don't do residential sidewalks. Sometimes I just have to remind the young people about the trimming. Because... well they're young.
Description of Work: Winter trimming of lawn.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

carol S.
11/2016
5.0
lawn service, lawn treatment, leaf removal
  + 1 more
Great! They were very professional.
Description of Work: Spring cleanup, mowing, fertilizing, mole control, fall cleanup.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from TENDER LAWN CARE
Thank you so much for your review, we appreciate it.

Kirk B.
03/2016
5.0
lawn service, lawn treatment, snow removal
  + 1 more
This is my first year with Tender Lawn Care for snow plowing. Before selecting them, I obtained many quotes and found them to be slightly higher, by a total of $50 for the season. However, no other service could compare with their responsiveness and professionalism. They set clear expectations up front through their thorough contract/agreement paperwork; I knew when to expect them based on the amount of snow and time of snowfall - they were always there at the stated times! One day, a snowstorm/snowfall was throughout the day and I received an email from them explaining what to expect during that day. I thought that was excellent! It's an example of them "anticipating needs"....this behavior told me that they do care and they understand the customer perspective! It's not just words for them (like so many other companies), their behaviors show. Regarding the plowing itself, I found them to follow the rules every time. They pushed the snow into my yard and not into my neighbors or into the street. I see so many plows just drag the snow into the street and spread it as they are leaving, what a mess for all the other neighbors. Their trucks are very nice too; they are as quiet as they can be, well lit, well marked and clean. I highly recommend them.
Description of Work: Snow plowing.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

Response from TENDER LAWN CARE
Mr. [Member Name Removed], We appreciate your kind review and are happy to know that we met your expectations. We do try our hardest to give the best job possible to all of our clients, while keeping the lines of communication open. Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns, or if you need information on any of our other services. We truly value your insight. Thank you!

Louis B.
01/2016
5.0
landscaping, lawn service, mulch
  + 1 more
I contracted with Tender Lawn Care (TLC) because they had been doing my lawn maintenance and I was very pleased with all aspects of the company?s work. I did not obtain bids from other vendors since I trusted TLC. The salesperson (Debbie in my case) visited as often as necessary to get the plans just right ? and it was more than just a few visits. It took two workmen a whole week of heavy labor to get the job done. They took pride in their work; were careful not to cut any underground cables, pipes, etc.; and made suggestions for improvements in the plan as these became apparent. The end result looks great. The stone stair steps in particular are a masterpiece and a work of art. Debbie continued to monitor the condition of the new plantings throughout the growing season, and had problem plants replaced as necessary, all without me asking. We have had many compliments on the finished project. Throughout my relationship with Tender Lawn Care they have always been friendly and responsive. Every one of their employees with whom I have been in contact has treated me as if I were a member of their own family.
Description of Work: Extensive re-do of foundation landscaping around entire house including removal of existing pine-bark mulch and plants; and replacing with landscape fabric, high-end rock, and new plantings. Work additionally included similar re-do of existing flowerbeds as well as planting groundcover on an earthen bank stretching across back yard, with creation of a stone stairway down the bank.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$15,000

Response from TENDER LAWN CARE
Thank you so very much for your kind words. It was a pleasure working with you to bring the beauty to your yard that you were looking for. We truly appreciate your business and look forward to continuing to provide you with exceptional service. As always, please call us if you have any questions or concerns about anything!

Teresa T.
05/2015
5.0
lawn service, lawn treatment
  + 0 more
I sent a message to Tender Lawn Care to request an estimate for weekly lawn care. Their representative called me back the same day, unfortunately I was outside their service area so I could not schedule work with them. Very nice communication, I really appreciated them letting me know they would not be able to provide lawn care instead of leaving me wondering by not getting back in touch with me.
Description of Work: Calling for estimate for weekly lawn care.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from TENDER LAWN CARE
Thank you we try to respond as quickly as possible.

Ellen C.
05/2015
5.0
lawn treatment
  + -1 more
We have a contract with them. I never ask them to come right away. But, when I call, they make an appointment right away. I wouldn't expect anybody to come out right away. I'm very happy with this business. I've used them for probably 10 years. They are professional but friendly and personable. I can't think of anything that they could do differently.
Description of Work: They take care of crabgrass prevention and aerating and weed control.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from TENDER LAWN CARE
Thank you so much for your kind words.

Paul B.
03/2015
4.0
lawn service, snow removal
  + 0 more
They are outstanding. With regard to price, they were competitive. There are cheaper ones out there, but there are others more expensive too. They show up when they are say they are going to.
Description of Work: They do both lawn care and snow plowing in the winter. They cut the grass in the summer and snow plow in the winter. It's a company called Tender Care. I have used them the last two summers. They plowed my driveway all winter long.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from TENDER LAWN CARE
We appreciate your patronage and look forward to continuing working with you in the future. If any questions or concerns arise in the future, please to not hesitate to contact us. It is always nice to hear that we are going a good job, and that you took the time to let us know.

Nancy T.
08/2014
5.0
landscaping, lawn service, lawn treatment, mulch
  + 2 more
From the first meeting to the last, Debbie worked with me to design my front gardens, using the plants that I already had and the ones I really liked. She figured out how to move my favorite plants around and add a few more flowering bushes, with landscaping rocks, to make a beautifully designed front yard. She went above and beyond in making sure that even the rocks had color and shape that added to the aesthetics of the design. The men that did the work were very polite and respectful of my property and cleaned up completely. They were very professional. Everyone did all they could to make sure I was happy and everything turned out looking beautiful. The design will continue to look fabulous as it grows in and the flowering plants will bloom at different times so there is color all season long. Debbie and the guys really thought about everything to do it right! They also stood by the quote for the work, no surprises. I would definitely recommend them to everyone!
Description of Work: I had the front yard landscape redesigned, weeded, cleaned up and mulched.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,700

Response from TENDER LAWN CARE
[removed member name] thank you so much for your glowing review. You have been a pleasure to work with and we look forward to working with you again in the future.

Francis B.
08/2014
5.0
lawn service, lawn treatment
  + 0 more
The best, I have never had such a professional job to my lawn, ever!
Description of Work: Lawn cutting, fertilizing and weed control, trimming of bushes, trees and shrubs, cleaning of gardens, spring and fall cleanup.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from TENDER LAWN CARE
Thank you so much for your kind words. We try to give our customers the best service possible and love to hear that we are living up to our standards.

louanne B.
06/2014
1.0
lawn service
  + -1 more
She came over, & walk the property,gave good ideas, but.never saw her again
Description of Work: Called to clean front & backyard. Plant shrub & annuals . A lot of work

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
4.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from TENDER LAWN CARE
Mr. and Mrs [member name removed], I apologize that you feel we have not met your standards. I do have documented calls that the salesman made to the phone number we have for you trying to set up a time to get into your backyard. Perhaps we have an invalid telephone number. Please contact the office by phone at 616-456-9942, or email office@mytenderlawncare.com to verify the number. She could not give you an accurate bill until she measured your property, with access only through the garage door she needed to be in contact with you first. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

carol S.
06/2014
5.0
lawn service, lawn treatment
  + 0 more
I was very impressed by having the owner of this large company come out to my home and ask me what I wanted/expected in lawn care. He measured my lawn, then sat down and went over all of the prices individually so there wouldn't be any misconceptions. This company has been in business since 1949, started by the grandfather, then to son and now being run by the grandson. I have complete confidence in this company, they have done an excellent job so far, and they have been reliable which is wonderful in my book! I wish I was able to do the work myself as in my younger years, but it's nice to be able to rely on someone who knows what they're doing.
Description of Work: Spring clean up, weekly mowing, edging every other week, 4-5 fertilizing and weed control, and fall clean up.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from TENDER LAWN CARE
Thank you so much for your kind words. We appreciate your review as well as being able to work with you to meet your Landscape Maintenance needs.

Kaatje H.
05/2014
1.0
lawn service, lawn treatment
  + 0 more
I picked this company to get a quote for regular lawn maintenance and services as it was listed second on the suggestions that came up here, and it said their service area included the city of Wyoming where the house is located. It was after service hours, so I left a detailed voicemail giving my full telephone number and name, spelling both the first and last names, explained what services I was looking for, and restated my telephone number and name at the end of the message. When I didn't get a response after 3 days, I called during service hours. They had no record of my voicemail, and the house is not in their service area for weekly mowing, etc, but they could offer fertilization. I said no thanks as it didn't make sense to me to have separate companies.
Description of Work: Nothing.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
responsiveness
1.0


Response from TENDER LAWN CARE
I am sorry to hear you were not satisfied with our company. Our listed service areas differ for different services. We have a larger area that we fertilize as the service is once every six to eight weeks and mowing is weekly. I apologize we did not get your first message. We do write down all of the information from voicemails and promptly return the calls. For some reason we did not receive yours and am truly apologetic as we strive to get back with customers the next business day when a message is left. If you would like a recommendations for a mowing service in your area, please call the office and we can refer you. Thank you for considering Tender Lawn Care for you lawn maintenance needs. We truly appreciate it!

JC W.
03/2014
2.0
lawn service
  + -1 more
Last fall after mowing I realized my lawn was scraped up in places where they had the blade too low. I took pictures and emailed them to them and they did come out and re-seed the spots at no charge. Snowplowing was horrible! I have had to call them numerous times this winter to see if they were coming or not. I even shoveled myself a couple times to make sure I was going to be able to get out in the morning for work because you just never know if they will show up. I got a lot of excuses when I called also. I realize we got a lot of snow! That's why I need to be plowed! I was paying for a service and I wasn't getting it. I will not be using them in the future.
Description of Work: Mowing and snowplowing.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
3.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
1.0

$160

Response from TENDER LAWN CARE
Dear Sir, I believe you have the wrong company. I have no person with your name listed, or the address you gave. We have never worked on that street. Are you sure you have the correct company?

Contact information

2436 OAK INDUSTRIAL DR NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505

http://www.mytenderlawncare.com

Service hours

Monday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
No
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
State Contractor License Requirements

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Service Categories

Lawn Fertilization & Treatment,
Lawn and Yard Work,
Snow Removal,
Leaf Removal,
Mulch and Topsoil,
Landscaping,
Pavers and Hardscaping

FAQ

TENDER LAWN CARE is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.

Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

TENDER LAWN CARE accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, TENDER LAWN CARE offers free project estimates.
Yes, TENDER LAWN CARE offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, TENDER LAWN CARE does not offer a senior discount.
No, TENDER LAWN CARE does not offer emergency services.
Yes, TENDER LAWN CARE offers warranties.
TENDER LAWN CARE offers the following services: Our mowing program includes spring & fall clean-up, weekly mowing, trimming, and bi-weekly edging. Our fertilizer program includes five applications & a preventative grub control. We can aerate your lawn to open up your soil & reduce thatch. We have a mole control program that will protect your lawn & landscape. We offer weed control programs, pruning, trimming, bed/sod edging, & woodbark spreading & delivery. Our snow & ice programs provide you with safe driveways, parking lots & walkways.
Irrigation Hardscape Services Hydroseeding Sod Installation

Contact information

2436 OAK INDUSTRIAL DR NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505

http://www.mytenderlawncare.com

Service hours

Monday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM