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Mow it Lawncare
5243 Tie Rd
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Mow it Lawncare
5243 Tie Rd
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Approved Pro
4 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

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.


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Controlled Lawns of Iowa, LLC
15290 US-65
5.00(
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Approved Pro
Controlled Lawns of Iowa, LLC
15290 US-65
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
Free onsite estimate

Hello, We are Controlled Lawns of Iowa! We provide exceptional Lawn Care Services & Landscaping Jobs! We stand behind our work! We will respond quickly and professionally. We are a legitimate business that won't do backdoor deals, we also won't leave you high and dry when you need us. But hurry, our schedule is filling up fast! Shoot us a message or give us a call! We'd love to help you achieve the lawn of your dreams!

"Did a great job with the mowing, trimming and clearing the clippings from the driveway!"

Aaron C on May 2025

Hello, We are Controlled Lawns of Iowa! We provide exceptional Lawn Care Services & Landscaping Jobs! We stand behind our work! We will respond quickly and professionally. We are a legitimate business that won't do backdoor deals, we also won't leave you high and dry when you need us. But hurry, our schedule is filling up fast! Shoot us a message or give us a call! We'd love to help you achieve the lawn of your dreams!

"Did a great job with the mowing, trimming and clearing the clippings from the driveway!"

Aaron C on May 2025


Creative Home Renovations
2909 20th Street
No reviews
Creative Home Renovations
2909 20th Street
No reviews
17 years of experience

Creative Home Renovations provides top quality services with competitive prices through our dedication to detail to each project assuring only the best for each of our clients. A business is only as good as its people and this is especially true in the construction industry. Whatever your dreams may be for your future project, rest assured it will be handled promptly, professionally, with 100% satisfaction with our company going and beyond the expectations for our clientele. Your home is probably the biggest investment you’ll ever make in your life, so trust all your Home Improvement needs with us to see your project through from start to finish with our professional and experienced staff. Creative Home Renovations, innovative solutions for all your home improvement needs. Not a shingle mistake ever made.

Creative Home Renovations provides top quality services with competitive prices through our dedication to detail to each project assuring only the best for each of our clients. A business is only as good as its people and this is especially true in the construction industry. Whatever your dreams may be for your future project, rest assured it will be handled promptly, professionally, with 100% satisfaction with our company going and beyond the expectations for our clientele. Your home is probably the biggest investment you’ll ever make in your life, so trust all your Home Improvement needs with us to see your project through from start to finish with our professional and experienced staff. Creative Home Renovations, innovative solutions for all your home improvement needs. Not a shingle mistake ever made.


Handyman's Express
305 N. 7th St.
No reviews
Handyman's Express
305 N. 7th St.
No reviews
13 years of experience

Payment is due at the time service is complete. Some jobs require a 50% down at the time of signing of contract.

Payment is due at the time service is complete. Some jobs require a 50% down at the time of signing of contract.


Haan Services
915 Van Fleet St
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Haan Services
915 Van Fleet St
5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Here at Haan services we specialize in Snow removal ,tree work,landscaping,construction,hauling,handy man service. We want to make every effort to deliver the best service possible, at the lowest price possible without adding expenses and fees what we agree on upfront is what you pay. Please call our office today to schedule our free estimate at 515.490.7335 Ask about our review discount!

"They were kind, professional and their prices were very affordable! I will be using them from now on!"

Adam K on December 2021

Here at Haan services we specialize in Snow removal ,tree work,landscaping,construction,hauling,handy man service. We want to make every effort to deliver the best service possible, at the lowest price possible without adding expenses and fees what we agree on upfront is what you pay. Please call our office today to schedule our free estimate at 515.490.7335 Ask about our review discount!

"They were kind, professional and their prices were very affordable! I will be using them from now on!"

Adam K on December 2021


SERVICE UNLIMITED
1015 MARKET AVE
No reviews
SERVICE UNLIMITED
1015 MARKET AVE
No reviews

Service Unlimited is a full service lawn care serving the Story City area and surrounding communities.

Service Unlimited is a full service lawn care serving the Story City area and surrounding communities.


A+ Skidloader Services, LLC
2137 130th St
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A+ Skidloader Services, LLC
2137 130th St
No reviews
20 years of experience

A+ Skidloader Services, LLC is a family-owned business with locations in Ames and Clear lake Iowa. We are the Residential Water Control Experts. We specialize in keeping water away from your home, and install paver patios and window wells after we correct the grade. We carefully select our employees--we can teach them landscaping, but we can't teach them character--that is the most important asset our employees possess. We are insured through Grinnell Mutual Insurance Company for 1,000,000, and have XCU coverage as well (special grader's and excavator's insurance). We don't provide free estimates, we provide free PROMISES. We PROMISE to return your phone calls and emails in a timely manner. We PROMISE to do your job for the contracted price, and if an unknown issue arises, we PROMISE to make you aware of it immediately. We also PROMISE to act with integrity and honesty. We PROMISE to do the job correctly. We PROMISE to leave the jobsite clean when we are done. We PROMISE to communicate with our clients as needed. We PROMISE to provide our customers with VALUE. We PROMISE your experience with us will be pleasant. WE really don't sell landscaping, grading, or the other things that we actually do. We sell PEACE OF MIND and the PROMISE that your outdoor living space will be better for having selected us to complete your project.

A+ Skidloader Services, LLC is a family-owned business with locations in Ames and Clear lake Iowa. We are the Residential Water Control Experts. We specialize in keeping water away from your home, and install paver patios and window wells after we correct the grade. We carefully select our employees--we can teach them landscaping, but we can't teach them character--that is the most important asset our employees possess. We are insured through Grinnell Mutual Insurance Company for 1,000,000, and have XCU coverage as well (special grader's and excavator's insurance). We don't provide free estimates, we provide free PROMISES. We PROMISE to return your phone calls and emails in a timely manner. We PROMISE to do your job for the contracted price, and if an unknown issue arises, we PROMISE to make you aware of it immediately. We also PROMISE to act with integrity and honesty. We PROMISE to do the job correctly. We PROMISE to leave the jobsite clean when we are done. We PROMISE to communicate with our clients as needed. We PROMISE to provide our customers with VALUE. We PROMISE your experience with us will be pleasant. WE really don't sell landscaping, grading, or the other things that we actually do. We sell PEACE OF MIND and the PROMISE that your outdoor living space will be better for having selected us to complete your project.


Jeff's Lawn Care
PO BOX 371
No reviews
Jeff's Lawn Care
PO BOX 371
No reviews
Free onsite estimate

Hoover Lawn Service
3776 220th St.
No reviews
Hoover Lawn Service
3776 220th St.
No reviews
32 years of experience

Hoover Lawn Service employs a highly trained staff to exceed your outdoor living and landscape design needs. We prioritize professional development and industry training. We pay attention to the little things and know what it takes to make your property beautiful. We transform properties into works of art and are ready to make your site our next masterpiece. Let our years of experience go to work to keep your yard or garden looking fabulous and immaculate!

Hoover Lawn Service employs a highly trained staff to exceed your outdoor living and landscape design needs. We prioritize professional development and industry training. We pay attention to the little things and know what it takes to make your property beautiful. We transform properties into works of art and are ready to make your site our next masterpiece. Let our years of experience go to work to keep your yard or garden looking fabulous and immaculate!


Aesthetically Yours
Unknown
1.80(
5
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Aesthetically Yours
Unknown
1.80(
5
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16 years of experience

I am the sole proprietor and president of a small business run from my home office and is only offered online. www.msaestheticallyyours.com 516 4866781

"This is not a lawn services company in Abilene"

Gordon F on June 2022

I am the sole proprietor and president of a small business run from my home office and is only offered online. www.msaestheticallyyours.com 516 4866781

"This is not a lawn services company in Abilene"

Gordon F on June 2022

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Lawn care maintenances and mowings FAQs

The optimal service frequency depends on your specific grass type, local growing conditions, and desired appearance standards. Fast-growing varieties like Bermuda and St. Augustine require weekly maintenance during peak growing seasons, while slower-growing types may manage with biweekly attention. 

Most lawns benefit from a structured maintenance calendar that includes regular mowing during growing seasons and periodic treatments like fertilization and weed control at appropriate intervals throughout the year.

Lawn care primarily focuses on maintaining existing grass through services like mowing, fertilizing, and weed management, costing between $100 and $500 for regular maintenance. 

Landscaping encompasses a broader scope, including design implementation, structural elements, and plant installation. While lawn care maintains your existing outdoor space, landscaping transforms it through significant changes to layout, features, and plantings.

Professional aeration services costing $75 to $200 deliver substantial benefits that justify the investment for most homeowners. The process creates thousands of small soil perforations that allow oxygen, water, and nutrients to penetrate the root zone more effectively. 

This treatment particularly benefits properties with compacted soil, heavy clay content, or high-traffic areas. Most lawns show noticeable improvement after professional aeration, making it a worthwhile investment in your property's overall health and appearance.

Strategic approaches can significantly reduce lawn care expenses while maintaining professional-quality results. Combining multiple services into package arrangements often reduces per-service costs compared to individual bookings. Scheduling maintenance during less busy periods may secure better pricing from service providers. 

Selecting grass varieties naturally adapted to your local climate reduces supplemental watering and treatment requirements. Balancing DIY handling of simple tasks with professional management of specialized treatments creates an optimal combination of cost efficiency and quality results.

Service demand fluctuates significantly throughout the year, influencing pricing patterns accordingly. Early growing season periods often feature higher demand and potentially premium pricing for services like fertilization and weed control. Fall cleanup services experience similar demand spikes as homeowners prepare for winter. 

Many companies offer promotional pricing during traditionally slower periods to maintain steady business flow. Establishing a year-round service contract often secures consistent pricing regardless of seasonal demand fluctuations.

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