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Happy customers all over Des Plaines
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Much appreciated!! Lucio was quick, friendly and did an awesome job! We are definitely happy with the service.
sarah m. in Des Plaines, IL
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I was skeptical about the quality of mowing since I usually meticulously and tediously cut my lawn myself, but Bernard did an amazing job. I hope he's the one mowing my lawn in the future, thanks Bernard and awesome job!!!
Mike C. in Des Plaines, IL
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Always a great job! We recommended LawnStarter on our community page here in Des Plaines for people looking for high-quality landscaping services. We also noticed many agreed that your service is top-notch.
Dorothea K. in Des Plaines, IL
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Des Plaines, IL - May 2, 2024
Local Lawn Care Facts & Resources
Lawn tip of the week
Did you know? There are approximately 50 million acres of grass in the United States. Approximately 21 million of those acres are in our front and back yards.
Grass Cutting Height Preferences
| Medium (4-5 inches) | 16% |
| Short (2-3 inches) | 84% |
Lawn Care Facts
| Average Yard Size | 11,046 sq ft |
| Average Mowing Price | $43.52 |
| Weekly Cuts | 29% |
| Biweekly Cuts | 25% |
| Monthly Cuts | 46% |
| Lawns Fertilized | 5% |
| Lawns with Leaf Removal | 14% |
| Aerated Lawns | 11% |
| Yards with Cleanups | 14% |
| Days That Are Sunny | 4% |
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Easy, Affordable Lawn Care Services in Des Plaines
With a climate that ranges from hot summers to cold winters, it can be tough to keep your Des Plaines lawn looking its best all year round. That's where LawnStarter comes in. We are here to help you maintain a healthy and attractive lawn, no matter the weather.
How LawnStarter Can Take Care of Your Lawn: Our pros will handle all your lawn care needs, from mowing, edging, and trimming to fertilizing, aerating, and weed control.
Property Maintenance Code: The maximum height for grass and weeds in our area is 6 inches.
Common Grass Types: Kentucky bluegrass, perennial ryegrass, and tall fescue are great choices for your Des Plaines lawn.
Best Time to Plant Grass: Spring has the ideal soil temperature for grass to grow and thrive.
Spring Lawn Care Tips: You should consider aerating your lawn to help it breathe, removing any dead grass, and fertilizing it.
Fall Lawn Care Tips: It's important to clear any fallen leaves or debris, as they can contribute to lawn disease if left unchecked.
Common Lawn Pests and Diseases: It is important to be aware of common pests such as grubs and mites, as well as common diseases like brown patch and dollar spot.
Other Services We Offer: LawnStarter offers a wide range of additional services beyond standard lawn care. This includes tree and shrub care, garden design, gutter cleaning, and fence installation.
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Meet some of our Des Plaines pros
Top Performer
Steve Ballog
★★★★★
Top
Pro
Ballog Landscaping
124 Touhy Court, Des Plaines, IL 60018
" There's nothing like having the best-looking lawn on the block. A professional cut, trim, and edging with Ballog's commercial equipment will help put the WOW back into your lawn and home. We take our time and make sure that our customers are 100% happy with our service. The grass is always greener with Ballog Landscaping! "
In High Demand
Cobra Ray
★★★★★
Rising
Star
2024
Cobra Lawn Care
2135 Spruce Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60018
"We love helping our customers take their lawns to the next level with weekly lawn maintenance and annual lawn care services, such as weed and feed, mulching and bush trimming. We aim to please and take our time. Our team at Cobra Lawn Care is ready to help you make your lawn look amazing."
Recent Reviews
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"Looks great!! Did an awesome job!"
★★★★★
Daniel M.
- Apr 24, 2024
- Des Plaines, IL
Grass Cutting by Paul Aceto
Tiny Tim Tree Svc
"Great as always"
★★★★★
Conn B.
- Apr 05, 2024
- Des Plaines, IL
Lawn Mowing by Wesley Douglas
Wesley Douglas's Lawn And Landscape
"Did an amazing job"
★★★★★
Christine S.
- Mar 29, 2024
- Des Plaines, IL
Lawn Service by Michael Foy
198
"Very helpful in working with some leaves ( I grew up in Maryland). Grateful for the help on the irrigation berms where needed even without as much growth across the front yard. Worked with enthusiasm to my requests. I appreciate that great customer service works with what is preferred. And made it in time before sunset as valuable help."
★★★★★
Mark F.
- Mar 14, 2024
- Des Plaines, IL
Lawn Service by John Armstrong
Armstrong's Lawn Treatement And Landscape
"They did an amazing job!"
★★★★★
Sean B.
- Feb 29, 2024
- Des Plaines, IL
Lawn Service by Michael Durand
M. Durand's Lawn Treatement
"Always looks great:)"
★★★★★
Michelle B.
- Dec 20, 2023
- Des Plaines, IL
Lawn Service by Cobra Ray
Cobra Lawn Care
"Wonderful job thank you so much"
★★★★★
Chris G.
- Nov 22, 2023
- Des Plaines, IL
Lawn Mowing Service by Charles Bennett
Charles Bennett's Garden Services
"Thanks for the quick work, guys!"
★★★★★
James G.
- Sep 25, 2023
- Des Plaines, IL
Yard Cutting by Michael Durand
M. Durand's Lawn Treatement
"Consistently does great work!"
★★★★★
Brady K.
- Aug 21, 2023
- Des Plaines, IL
Yard Cutting by David Vu
Vu's Lawn & Landscape
"Looks great. Thank you"
★★★★★
Sharon W.
- Aug 20, 2023
- Des Plaines, IL
Lawn Mowing by Wesley Douglas
Wesley Douglas's Lawn And Landscape
"Micheal did an excellent job!"
★★★★★
Crystal B.
- Jul 18, 2023
- Des Plaines, IL
Lawn Care by Nathan Luebbert
Luebbert's Garden Services
"Looks great!!"
★★★★★
Jeffery E.
- Jun 22, 2023
- Des Plaines, IL
Lawn Service by Michael Foy
198
★★★★★
"Excellent job. Very professional and though."
Calvin H.
- Apr 23, 2023
- Des Plaines, IL
Lawn Mowing
by John Armstrong
(Armstrong's Lawn Treatement And Landscape)
★★★★★
"They did an outstanding job."
Willie J.
- Apr 17, 2023
- Des Plaines, IL
Lawn Mowing Service
by Michael Durand
(M. Durand's Lawn Treatement)
★★★★★
"David and his crew did a bang up job on my lawn. They were both on time and quick. Excellent service."
James R.
- Apr 10, 2023
- Des Plaines, IL
Lawn Service
by David Perez
(David Perez)
★★★★★
"Yard looks amazing"
Evertte J.
- Mar 15, 2023
- Des Plaines, IL
Lawn Care
by Jerry Guerrero
(Jerry Guerrero's Lawn Maintenance LLC.)
★★★★★
"Good job as usual"
Joel W.
- Feb 10, 2023
- Des Plaines, IL
Lawn Maintenance
by William Le
(W. Le's Lawn Solutions)
★★★★★
"Excellent service and great cut."
Jose L.
- Dec 23, 2022
- Des Plaines, IL
Lawn Service
by Paul Aceto
(Tiny Tim Tree Svc)
★★★★★
"Excellent service"
Chrystal M.
- Jul 20, 2022
- Des Plaines, IL
Lawn Care
by David Larkin
(Larkin's Lawn Treatement And Landscape Inc.)
★★★★★
"He did a good job"
Leonora S.
- Jun 17, 2022
- Des Plaines, IL
Grass Cutting
by David Larkin
(Larkin's Lawn Treatement And Landscape Inc.)
★★★★★
"Great Job!"
Rachel K.
- Apr 19, 2022
- Des Plaines, IL
Lawn Care
by David Larkin
(Larkin's Lawn Treatement And Landscape Inc.)
★★★★★
"Lawn looks very good. Thank you"
Richard R.
- Mar 05, 2022
- Des Plaines, IL
Lawn Mowing
by David Larkin
(Larkin's Lawn Treatement And Landscape Inc.)
★★★★★
"This company is always on time. They are quick, efficient and good at what they do!"
Charles E.
- Dec 06, 2021
- Des Plaines, IL
Yard Cutting
by David Larkin
(Larkin's Lawn Treatement And Landscape Inc.)
★★★★
"Please do not blow the grass clippings in the street. My neighbor gets very upset with me about that. He says that the grass keeps blowing in front of his house and then he has to clean it up. Thank You!"
Lois P.
- Nov 04, 2021
- Des Plaines, IL
Grass Cutting
by David Larkin
(Larkin's Lawn Treatement And Landscape Inc.)
★★★★★
"Well done!"
Lillian J.
- Sep 06, 2021
- Des Plaines, IL
Lawn Mowing
by David Larkin
(Larkin's Lawn Treatement And Landscape Inc.)
★★★★★
"Looking good!"
Linda J.
- Aug 16, 2021
- Des Plaines, IL
Lawn Mowing
by David Larkin
(Larkin's Lawn Treatement And Landscape Inc.)
★★★★★
"Thank you very much!!!!"
Emily B.
- Jul 23, 2021
- Des Plaines, IL
Lawn Mowing
by David Larkin
(Larkin's Lawn Treatement And Landscape Inc.)
★★★★★
"Everything looks great. Definitely recommend their service to anyone"
Joe v.
- Jul 22, 2021
- Des Plaines, IL
Yard Cutting
by David Larkin
(Larkin's Lawn Treatement And Landscape Inc.)
★★★★★
"Looks good as usual. No complaints."
Connie P.
- Jun 21, 2021
- Des Plaines, IL
Lawn Service
by David Larkin
(Larkin's Lawn Treatement And Landscape Inc.)
★★★★
"There were some places where they forgot to edge and also more attention to blowing of the clippings as that's one thing I tend to feel is really important and pay close attention to as the two patios still had debris left in them please take care in this in the future thank you"
Antoinette M.
- May 26, 2021
- Des Plaines, IL
Lawn Care
by David Larkin
(Larkin's Lawn Treatement And Landscape Inc.)
★★★★★
"Steve was excellent. He was considerate of both my dogs and kids and made sure the back yard was secure when he left. Very happy. I look forward to seeing more of him."
Aimee M.
- May 20, 2021
- Des Plaines, IL
Lawn Care
by David Larkin
(Larkin's Lawn Treatement And Landscape Inc.)
★★★★
"Great job. Grass is nice and short and this is the first crew to actually edge. Very happy. Only improvement would be to blow the clippings clean for a neater look."
Joe Z.
- Apr 16, 2020
- Des Plaines, IL
Lawn Mowing
by John Beaulieu
(John Beaulieu's Lawn And Garden)
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Service Recommendations in Des Plaines
LawnStarter pros will let you know what your lawn needs. Here are some recent recommendations for lawn care services in Des Plaines, IL.
Pro Recommendation for Other Landscaping Service
Recommended by David Vu
Details
Location: Des Plaines, IL
Yard Size: 6,586 square feet
Price: $24.39
Location (from the street):
Front yard
Really need to Spray commercial grade weed killer along fence, edge of flower bed, this creates a barrier, help keeping weeds out, house perimeter, behind ac, etc. Last 6 months. This improves your yard appearance and also helps me maintain it efficiently by reducing weeds to trim.
Pro Recommendation for Leaf Raking And Cleanup
Recommended by Shane McNeal
Details
Location: Des Plaines, IL
Yard Size: 24,623 square feet
Price: $304.88
Location (from the street):
Full yard
Clean and pick up limbs and leafs leftover from last season
Pro Recommendation for Stick and Leaf Cleanup
Recommended by Steve Ballog
Details
Location: Des Plaines, IL
Yard Size: 3,500 square feet
Price: $365.85
Location (from the street):
Full yard
You have way more leaves here than what I thought. This is a days work. Not an easy fix.
Pro Recommendation for General Landscape Improvements
Recommended by Michael Foy
Details
Location: Des Plaines, IL
Yard Size: 11,249 square feet
Price: $85.37
Location (from the street):
Full yard, Front yard, Left side, Back yard, Right side
leaf removal service leaf removal service leaf removal service
Pro Recommendation for Other Landscaping Service
Recommended by Paul Aceto
Details
Location: Des Plaines, IL
Yard Size: 11,624 square feet
Price: $170.73
Location (from the street):
Full yard
Lawn aeration and over seeding.
Lawn aeration is when we plug holes into your lawn and then over seed.
Pro Recommendation for Stick and Leaf Cleanup
Recommended by Wesley Douglas
Details
Location: Des Plaines, IL
Yard Size: 9,024 square feet
Price: $518.29
Location (from the street):
Front yard, Left side, Back yard, Right side
I will clean out all flower beds front and back. I will then lay down a weed barrier to keep weeds out for good I will then fill the lined beds with mulch this combined will leave you with a good start to a beautiful yard
Requests for Service
Have a project in mind? Request a no-obligation quote from your pro with the tap of a button. Here are some recent quotes requested in Des Plaines.
Customer pricing request for Lawn Care
Requested by Brandy V.
Details
Location: Des Plaines, IL
15035
Yard Size: 2,730 square feet
Price: $179
Items Needing Service: Front yard Small shrubs 1
Location on Property: Front yard
Work to be Done: Would like to have it remove
Serviced by: W. Le's Lawn Solutions
Customer pricing request for Lawn Care
Requested by Erika C.
Details
Location: Des Plaines, IL
32204
Yard Size: 5,227 square feet
Price: $90
Items Needing Service: Gutter cleaning
Location on Property: Full yard
Work to be Done: Asap
Serviced by: John Beaulieu's Lawn And Garden
Customer pricing request for Tree Care
Requested by Ciara B.
Details
Location: Des Plaines, IL
Yard Size: 4,133 square feet
Price: $305
Items Needing Service: Tree in front yard
Location on Property: Front-yard
Work to be Done: Would like the tree trimmed
Customer pricing request for Leaf Raking And Cleaning
Requested by Jon S.
Details
Location: Des Plaines, IL
Yard Size: 8,687 square feet
Price: $183
Items Needing Service: Yard needs general clean up and leaf removal.
Location on Property: Full yard
Work to be Done: Yard
Customer pricing request for Yard Cleaning
Requested by Melanie C.
Details
Location: Des Plaines, IL
Yard Size: 3,977 square feet
Price: $111
Items Needing Service: wooded area by my mailbox
Location on Property: Left side
Work to be Done: Needs weeds pulled, ivy trimmed and general cleanup
Customer pricing request for Tree Maintenance
Requested by Giselle D.
Details
Location: Des Plaines, IL
Yard Size: 6,540 square feet
Price: $46
Items Needing Service: Bush removal, higher than 10ft.
Location on Property: Full yard
Work to be Done: I have overgrown bushes in the front and back yards that I would like removed from the roots and from my property.
The Lawntrepreneur Scholarship
The Lawntrepreneur Scholarship is our way of giving back to the up and coming young entrepreneurs in the Des Plaines, IL area.
The Lawntrepreneur Scholarship
The Lawntrepreneur Scholarship is our way of giving back to the up and coming young entrepreneurs. We are looking for someone that's caught the entrepreneurial bug and needs a little help funding their dream. Whether you started your own lawn care business in high school or have an idea for a revolutionary new app, tell us what makes you passionate about business.
What do we need from you?
Send us a copy of your transcript, an updated resume, and a 500-700 word essay telling us what makes you passionate about business.
Submission Deadline
Get everything in by August 20th to scholarships@lawnstarter.com with the subject of "LawnStarter Lawntrepreneur Scholarship". The winner will receive $1,000.
Top Des Plaines, IL Lawn Services of May 2024
Christopher Johnson
★★★★★
(7 Ratings)
Christopher Johnson's Lawn Care Service
Des Plaines, IL
Christopher Johnson's Lawn Care Service has been offering service in Des Plaines for 10 years. We're the trustworthy residential and commercial lawn service that truly cares about providing premium service. Whether you need grass mowing, irrigation maintenance or pruning, our professionals can handle it!
10 yrs experience
Insurance Verified
Insured
Licensed
Wesley Douglas
★★★★★
(7 Ratings)
Wesley Douglas's Lawn And Landscape
Des Plaines, IL
Wesley started grass mowing lawns 8 years ago. Today Wesley Douglas's Lawn And Landscape serves hundreds of customers in Des Plaines, and provides professional grade grass mowing and reasonably priced power washing.
8 yrs experience
Insurance Verified
LawnStarter Gold Rating
Insured
Recent Customer Review:
"Looks great. Thank you"
David Vu
★★★★★
(6 Ratings)
Vu's Lawn & Landscape
Des Plaines, IL
Vu's Lawn & Landscape is Des Plaines's best choice for lawn mowing and aeration. With 4 years of experience, David and his crew are punctual and attentive to detail.
4 yrs experience
Insurance Verified
LawnStarter Gold Rating
Licensed
Recent Customer Review:
"very nice and quick turnaround from setting appointment and getting the work completed."
Jason Woods
★★★★★
(5 Ratings)
Woods's Lawn Care Service LLC
Des Plaines, IL
Looking to hire a budget priced outdoor maintenance service? Woods's Lawn Care Service LLC is a outdoor maintenance service that is known to provide lawn mowing, leaf blowing, and deck washing throughout the Des Plaines area.
20 yrs experience
Insurance Verified
Licensed
Insured
Cobra Ray
★★★★★
(4 Ratings)
Cobra Lawn Care
2135 Spruce Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60018
We love helping our customers take their lawns to the next level with weekly lawn maintenance and annual lawn care services, such as weed and feed, mulching and bush trimming. We aim to please and take our time. Our team at Cobra Lawn Care is ready to help you make your lawn look amazing.
Recent Customer Review:
"Always looks great:)"
Michael Durand
★★★★★
(36 Ratings)
M. Durand's Lawn Treatement
Des Plaines, IL
With over 4 years of experience with lawns, Michael is known as the Des Plaines area's top gardening professionals. His primary focus is lawn mowing but his company also offers flower bed mulching, tree care, and plenty of other services.
4 yrs experience
Top-Rated
Insured
LawnStarter Gold Rating
Recent Customer Review:
"Thanks for the quick work, guys!"
John Robertson
★★★★★
(36 Ratings)
John's Lawn Treatment & Lawnscape
Des Plaines, IL
Are you looking a gardener that handles good quality work? John's Lawn Treatment & Lawnscape handles grass mowing and also irrigation maintenance, flower bed mulching, and more all throughout Des Plaines.
7 yrs experience
Insured
Licensed
Insurance Verified
Steve Ballog
★★★★★
(35 Ratings)
Ballog Landscaping
124 Touhy Court, Des Plaines, IL 60018
There's nothing like having the best-looking lawn on the block. A professional cut, trim, and edging with Ballog's commercial equipment will help put the WOW back into your lawn and home. We take our time and make sure that our customers are 100% happy with our service. The grass is always greener with Ballog Landscaping!
Nathan Luebbert
★★★★★
(30 Ratings)
Luebbert's Garden Services
Des Plaines, IL
Luebbert's Garden Services is a lawn business offering high grade lawn work, sprinkler repair and other services in Des Plaines. They are communicative and customer focused. The company also provides clients coy pond maintenance.
4 yrs experience
Insurance Verified
Licensed
Insured
Recent Customer Review:
"Micheal did an excellent job!"
John Beaulieu
★★★★★
(30 Ratings)
John Beaulieu's Lawn And Garden
Des Plaines, IL
John and his team deliver fantastic lawn care, lawn aeration, and even large scale tree care in Des Plaines. You can expect communicative service, thanks to their 4 years of experience.
4 yrs experience
Licensed
Insurance Verified
Top-Rated
Recent Customer Review:
"Nice, neat job!"
Shane McNeal
★★★★★
(3 Ratings)
McNeal's Lawn Treatement And Landscape Inc
Des Plaines, IL
With 20 years of industry experience, Shane is one of the Des Plaines area's top lawn care gurus. His bread and butter is lawn mowing but his company also offers flower bed cultivation, irrigation repair, and several other services.
20 yrs experience
Licensed
LawnStarter Gold Rating
Insurance Verified
Anthony Davis
★★★★★
(29 Ratings)
Anthony Davis's Lawn & Garden
Des Plaines, IL
Anthony Davis's Lawn & Garden offers top grade lawn mowing and leaf blowing in Des Plaines. Anthony and his crew have maintained thousands of landscapes over the past 9 years.
9 yrs experience
Insured
Licensed
Top-Rated
Jerry Guerrero
★★★★★
(26 Ratings)
Jerry Guerrero's Lawn Maintenance LLC.
Des Plaines, IL
Jerry Guerrero's Lawn Maintenance LLC. is one of Des Plaines, IL's top landscaping gurus. Need pest control, grass cutting, tree pruning or something else? Look no further!
8 yrs experience
Licensed
Insured
Insurance Verified
Recent Customer Review:
"Yard looks amazing"
William Le
★★★★★
(2 Ratings)
W. Le's Lawn Solutions
Des Plaines, IL
W. Le's Lawn Solutions has serviced Des Plaines, IL for over 11 years. Thorough and experienced, W. Le's Lawn Solutions provides clients grass cutting, bush trimming, and flower bed installation. They can also provide quotes for pest treatment.
11 yrs experience
Insurance Verified
Insured
LawnStarter Gold Rating
Recent Customer Review:
"great job as always"
Charles Bennett
★★★★★
(2 Ratings)
Charles Bennett's Garden Services
Des Plaines, IL
With 15 years of experience in the green inndustry, Charles is among the Des Plaines area's top home and garden maintenance professionals. His company's focus is grass mowing but they also offer grub treatment, leaf removal, and plenty more.
15 yrs experience
Insurance Verified
LawnStarter Gold Rating
Licensed
Recent Customer Review:
"I appreciate that Daniel knocks to let us know he is starting to mow. It helps make sure that we keep the dog inside!! Lawn always looks nice too!"
★★★★★
(14 Ratings)
Chaney's Lawns Service
Des Plaines, IL 60016
Chaney's Lawn Service started with a couple young men mowing lawns and has grown into the premiere lawn care company in Des Plaines. it's been great to grow our small business through the word-of-mouth of pleased customers. These are people just like you! We continue to grow in the lawn care industry because we earn your trust and support.
7 yrs experience
25 Employees
Top-Rated
Licensed
LawnStarter Gold Rating
Insurance Verified
Insured
Recent Customer Review:
"Nathan was very friendly and professional. He was on time and made the landscaping experience easy and painless. I came home after work, and my front yard looked beautiful. I recommend him to anyone looking for a high-quality landscaper. "
Neighborhoods we service in Des Plaines, IL
Craig Manor
Dunning
E Algonquin
Einstein Park
Garfield Ridge
Greenwood
Hyde Park
Iroquois Park
Jefferson Park
Kylemore Greens
Lake View
Lexington Pointe
Lincoln Park
North Park
O'hare
Plymouth wood
Rose Avenue
West Ridge
Westgate
Willow Park
Zip Codes
60016
60017
60018
60019