Lawn care companies - Ankeny area

[flynnhicks03]

We've been using A-Plus for a long time, but I don't feel like my yard is looking that great the last couple of years, and they just keep getting more expensive (yeah, I know, along with everything else). I was curious if anyone has any recommendations. I'd prefer smaller, local-type place, if possible.

 

[CycloneDaddy]

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www.totalqualityinc.com

This is who I use. My .250 acre lot was $350 for 4 or 5 applications.

 

[serverguy]

We currently use Lawn Oxygen. Matt has taken very good care of us. I like working with a small company where the owner is the person doing the work.

https://www.lawnoxygen.com/

 

[mynameisjonas]

A+ is a horrible company from the top to the bottom. Their employees are trash. They do a terrible job. They don’t care.

 

[mynameisjonas]

Spring Green is good. They do quality work. They’re not going to be cheaper than A+, but you’ll be happier with your lawn. I know they service the Ames area and Clive area.

 

[spierceisu]

I have been working really hard to improve my lawn, but I think the biggest issue is the lack of rain the past few years. I don't water so I am sure that doesn't help. I have seeded, fertilized, applied weed control and still feel I have a sub par lawn. I'm hoping for a wetter year to try to help my lawn. I moved into my new house in November 2020 and every year has been dry since then and no matter how hard I try, the yard isn't great.

 

[MattBeatty]

We use Sutter Lawn Care. Chad is great to work with.

https://sutterlawns.com/.

Local out of Polk City. Did a restoration project and now we use him for our regular treatment.

 

[Big_Sill]

I Live in Ankeny

After using both A plus and True Green over the last 11 years, I'm now doing it myself through the Earl May program, and I won't go back. This isn't an Earl May commercial (I just buy it through them)

Its not much cheaper (about the same price), and you have to spend the time to do it, but I've found that having ultimate control over WHEN I apply is a huge benefit that has done wonders for my yard. Especially with how dry its been, matching up an application to a pre rain event seems to have been really positive.

 

[jdcyclone19]

We use Sutter Lawn Care. Chad is great to work with.

https://sutterlawns.com/.

Local out of Polk City. Did a restoration project and now we use him for our regular treatment.

I used Chad for a few years and he did a couple projects for us in the past. Solid recommendation.

I'm currently using Finer Cuts out of Granger.

 

[Turn2]

I've found that having ultimate control over WHEN I apply is a huge benefit that has done wonders for my yard. Especially with how dry its been, matching up an application to a pre rain event seems to have been really positive.

This. Also being an agronomist doesn't hurt. I've watched a lot of lawn services work the neighbor's yards over the years. Timing and serendipity are big factors even with a good lawn service.