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Iowa City, IA - Sep 8, 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
| Long (6-7 inches) | 2% |
| Medium (4-5 inches) | 25% |
| Short (2-3 inches) | 73% |
Lawn Care Facts
| Average Customer Review | 4.75 / 5.0 |
| Weekly Cuts | 30% |
| Biweekly Cuts | 51% |
| Monthly Cuts | 19% |
| Lawns Fertilized | 10% |
| Lawns with Leaf Removal | 11% |
| Aerated Lawns | 9% |
| Yards with Cleanups | 5% |
| Days That Are Sunny | 61% |
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Professional Lawn Care in Iowa City
Have you ever woken up to find your yard looking more like a Kinnick Stadium mud pit after a downpour? Or, have you watched your once-lush green carpet turn crispy under a July heat wave? Iowa City's climate can be brutal on your lawn, and keeping it looking its best is a constant battle.
LawnStarter pros provide expert, budget-friendly lawn care services to help you yank that chore from your to-do list.
Our crew will choose the perfect grass mix for your sun-soaked, snow-battered yard, customize a watering schedule that beats the summer heat, and even apply special treatments to keep those pests and diseases out of the end zone.
Here’s what lawn care looks like in Iowa City:
About Your Grass
Eastern Iowa experiences seasonal shifts, with warm, humid summers and cold, snowy winters. This climate primarily favors cool-season grasses. Yet, when summer cranks up the heat, adding a touch of warm-season grasses to your seed mix can help your lawn stay tough.
The best options for Iowa City include:
- Perennial ryegrass: It’s a cool-season variety known for its glossy appearance, durability, and disease resistance. Mow it between 1.5 and 2.5 inches.
- Fescues: Cool-season fine fescue suits Iowa City's shaded areas, while tall fescue offers drought resistance. Mow fine fescue between 2.5 and 4 inches and tall fescue to 2 inches.
- Kentucky bluegrass: This cool-season cultivar has excellent winter hardiness and greens up quickly in the spring. Fertilize well and mow it between 2.5 and 3.5 inches.
- Bermudagrass: It’s a warm-season grass that adds heat tolerance to lawns during the summer, but goes dormant in winter. Mow it between 1.5 and 2.5 inches.
How often should you mow your lawn? Mow cool-season grasses once a week during the spring and fall and every two weeks in the summer. In contrast, mow warm-season grasses weekly in the summer.
Other Outdoor Services We Offer
Your outdoor space is your slice of Hawkeye heaven, so you need more than just basic lawn care services. Our local experts provide a comprehensive range of specialized outdoor services, including:
- Landscaping: Hire your own personal groundskeeper to design and maintain your yard.
- Bush care: Keep your bushes healthy and well-shaped with our trimming services.
- Storm-ready maintenance: We’ll handle the aftermath of summer storms and winter blizzards with swift and efficient cleanup services.
If you're tired of the backaches and the endless hours spent juggling DIY projects, hire a LawnStarter pro. You'll reclaim your weekends, reduce stress, and unlock the full potential of your property without breaking a sweat.
Call, click, or download the LawnStarter app today for your free quotes.
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Service Recommendations in Iowa City
LawnStarter pros will let you know what your lawn needs. Here are some recent recommendations for lawn care services in Iowa City, IA.
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The Lawntrepreneur Scholarship
The Lawntrepreneur Scholarship is our way of giving back to the up and coming young entrepreneurs in the Iowa City, IA 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.