Top-rated lawn care providers.

Best lawn care providers near Ames, IA

Enter your zip and get matched with up to 5 pros

Need a pro for your lawn service project in Ames, IA?

Select your specific project to find the pro for you.

TRUSTED BY AMES, IA HOMEOWNERS

  • Average homeowner rating star icon4.7
    Average homeowner rating
  • Verified reviews icon92
    Verified lawn services reviews

Top-Rated Lawn care providers in Ames - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for M & G Landscaping & Roofing
M & G Landscaping & Roofing
4.7(
61
)
Lawn Care - Maintain and Mow a LawnLawn Care - Maintain and Mow a Lawn - For Business

Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had a hard time finding a lawn mowing company. Our gated yard, although not large, would not fit a riding mower, and companies were reluctant. The work was done on our schedule, and the lawn was throughly cut and trimmed."
Response time4 hrs
Response rate90%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Ron G Construction Services LLC
Ron G Construction Services LLC
4.9(
25
)
Lawn Care - Maintain and Mow a Lawn

Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I needed my lawn to be mowed on short notice. Ron quickly reached out and was able to get the job done and did a wonderful job. Really appreciated the quality work he did on my lawn and how promptly he was able to help me out."
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Titan Excavating, LLC
Titan Excavating, LLC
5.0(
25
)
Handyman for Multiple Small ProjectsLawn Care - Fertilize or Treat a LawnLawn Care - Fertilize or Treat a Lawn - For Business

Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Will is extremely knowledgeable and able to explain in detail to a layman the design as well as the reasoning behind it. We had a somewhat complex driveway put in on a slope with bad water drainage and the company did an amazing job putting in the drive and re-routing the water. They did it all in two days and went above and beyond."
Parking
Drive
Drive
Drive
Parking

+25

Response time9 hrs
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
Avatar for TruGreen
TruGreen
3.1(
2,962
)
Lawn Care - Aerate a LawnLawn Care - Fertilize or Treat a Lawn

Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1974

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I think they treated the wrong lawn. The note they sent me via text message referenced trees and shrubs in my yard, I have none. They also did not leave a yard marker showing they had been there. Otherwise, this would have been a 5 star review."
TruGreen Treated vs Non-Treated
Enjoy Your Lawn at it's Fullest Potential
TruGreen Treated vs Non-Treated
TruGreen Lawn
TruGreen Healthy Lawn Analysis

+4

Recommended by76%of homeowners
Avatar for Anchor Property Solutions
Anchor Property Solutions
4.7(
21
)
Handyman for Multiple Small Projects

Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"Excellent! We needed a deck built where we had about a 3’ drop off from sliding doors. Dakota at Anchor was knowledgeable and helpful and we discussed options, size, aesthetics etc. They got the necessary permits and approvals from the city. We are very happy with the beautiful cost-effective deck we needed."
Finished Project
Response time1 day
Response rate91%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Lawn Life LLC
5.0(
1
)
Lawn Care - Fertilize or Treat a LawnLawn Care - Fertilize or Treat a Lawn - For Business

Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We offer only the best in quality workmanship and professional courtesy. We specialize in all phases of commercial and residential landscaping. We are committed quality work and outstanding results & are strongly involved in local community activities. We look forward to working with you!

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Leon General Contracting Services, LLC
4.6(
9
)
Handyman for Multiple Small Projects

Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Leon General Contracting Services, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than two years of experience serving New York, NY and surrounding areas. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you! \n \n \n \n

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
...
Showing 1-10 of 247
Lawns FAQs, answered by experts

Always begin by removing large debris, leaves, and branches from your lawn to make room for the rest of your lawn maintenance checklist. Move on to mowing, weeding, and edging in the spaces between your lawn and garden. Lastly, clean off all hardscapes, porches, and patios for a fresh and tidy appearance.

Post-dethatching, lawn recovery includes watering, fertilizing, and reseeding as necessary to restore health and promote growth.

A pre-emergent herbicide is the most effective way to avoid stickers growing in your yard. However, if some manage to make it through, a post-emergent herbicide is the most effective way to kill them. However, environmental concerns exist when using chemicals on a lawn. Try vinegar or baking soda applications to kill sticker plants for a more natural yet still effective method.

If you have a large number of leftover roots, shrub branches, rocks, and soil to remove from your stump removal project, you may need to call a professional junk removal service. A small truckload of junk removal costs between $75 and $125 to haul away. You may also have a free composting center in your area where you can haul the materials on your own.

The best way to landscape your front yard on a budget is to invest in hiring a professional for hardscaping—things like upgrading walkways, redoing driveways, and installing partitions around garden beds. You can often do the softscaping yourself—think laying down mulch, caring for your lawn, removing weeds, and planting flowers and shrubs. It’s also almost always worthwhile to pay a professional for routine yard maintenance, as this dramatically improves curb appeal and delivers above 100% ROI in most cases.

The Ames, IA homeowners’ guide to lawn services

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.