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Safe Earth Lawn & Turf Inc

About us

5 employees in summer months, 10 employees in winter months. For lawn and landscaping, charges by the job. 7 % discount for paying accounts in full pre-season, for customers paying by invoice, payments are due net 15 days.

Business highlights

Emergency services offered
33 years of experience

Services we offer

Organic turf care, aeration, hardscapingscaping, landscape design and installation, overseeding, plantings, spring & fall clean up and storm clean up., tree and bush pruning

Amenities

Emergency Services

Yes

Free Estimates

Yes

Accepted Payment Methods

  • CreditCard
Reviews
4.628 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
79%
4
11%
3
4%
2
4%
1
4%
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Deborah B.
Jul 2017
1.0
$450
would not recommend.

Kristine P.
May 2017
2.0
I used them for maybe 1 year and then tried to contact them for 2 years following with no response. I left many messages. Apparently, they didn't want my business so blew me off.

Nathan P.
May 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$65
unknown

Sarah B.
Jun 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$200
I was looking for a company to provide organic lawn care to control weeds in my lawn. I contacted this company and they came out promptly to survey my lawn. We customized a program that I felt comfortable with and they did a nice job providing the services requested. They made sure all gates were closed and were responsive to my phone calls and emails.
Although this company doesn't serve Ames anymore, they did a good job informing me of this change and directing me to a local provider that offers the same services. I would definitely use this company again if I were living within their service area.

John C.
May 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$302
.brad scheduled an estimate at which he measured and looked over lawn and provided opinion on how to proceed. we agreed and prepaid for 5 visits (as described) plus soil analysis. his employee ahowed up as promised and so far so good. prepaying qualified us for 7% discount.

Mignon M.
Feb 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$125
I used this service for 4 or 5 years and was very satisfied with them. I'd still be using them except that they stopped serving the Ames area in the fall of 2012. They were helpful and knowledgeable, and I appreciated their approach to lawn care - using non-toxic products.

Karen S.
Feb 2014
3.0
$12,000
started out really well. Responsive and very knowledgeable, but follow through started to decline after a few applicaitons. Had to call to remind them to do the things we had discussed to improve the lawn on several occasions. We decided to let them do some landscaping and I should have known better when I never got a final drawing of the plan. I trusted them. It looks pretty amateur and I am very disappointed in the final outcome. They didn't follow the plan when it was finally done. They used plants I didn't want and said I would pay for them anyway. They ruined some of my neighbors yard and were very sloppy with their equipment. My yard looked terrible after the landscaping and they never fixed it despite asking them to do so. Very disappointed.

Nancy K.
Jan 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$47
It took a few days to get back to me, but they did get out and remove leaves (this was in early December after a snowfall) and have since been johnny-on-the-spot with snow removal. All in all, I am pleased. It does seem a little pricey to me for snow removal considering the size of the job, but I have not done a price comparison so cannot really speak knowledgeably regarding price.

Artis R.
Jan 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000
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Barbara G.
Jul 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
Friendly service. We've only had 3 applications, so we're waiting to see results.

Linda C.
May 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$580
So far, after one treatment, so good.

Tom K.
Jan 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,500
We have used, and will continue to use, Safe Earth for our lawn care and landscaping. Brad and his team provided season-long lawn care and greatly improved the appearance and health of our lawn. For landscaping, they provided estimates complete with plans. We have been very happy with Safe Earth, and we will be using them again this year for lawn care and additional landscaping.

Larry G.
Aug 2012
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
We like that they are organic and not synthetic. Their prices are too high however. Overall I would rate them a B.
Response from Safe Earth Lawn & Turf Inc
"The customers statement is accurate. In late 2010 we began to see an uptick in organic input prices which has hopefully leveled out. The custoemr was a terrific customer and will be missed."

Nathan P.
Jun 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$63
After a couple years of fairly grumpy service from 'American Lawn Care', and a new puppy in the yard, I decided to look around for a lawn fertilizing company that might be a little more environmentally friendly. Safe Earth Lawn and Garden fit the bill! After coming out and doing a pretty thorough survey of our yard, I was told we couldn't go "cold turkey" and switch completely over to more "green" fertilization. I thought that was pretty honest and cool -- this isn't a company that's going to make you go "green" come heck or high water -- it seems to me they're trying to provide you the homeowner with a nice looking lawn, at a competitive price (they're a couple more bucks than American was), and if they can lessen the chemical load on your lawn -- great!So anyways, we've had 2 treatments thus far, and the lawn is looking just as green as it ever has. Good people!

Suzanne W.
Apr 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
They are terrific and were fast to respond. They got here very quickly, and I would recommend them to someone else if required. I would rate them high across the board and I would use them again in the future.

Tammy D.
Jan 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$200
Called on Day 1 got an estimate and they came out on Day 2 and got it all done. Cleaned up lots of leaves from our yard and also provided some fall trimming. Excellent job.

SUSAN G.
Sep 2011
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$800
The lawn care service is four times per year. They are very environment friendly, cost is reasonable, good customer service, and responsible. I will use them again in the future.

Thomas M.
Jul 2011
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
Work was done professionally, on time and at a fair price. They knew what they were doing.

Renee W.
May 2011
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$40
I have used Safe Earth for at least 4 years and have been very pleased. Their customer service is outstanding and my phone calls are always returned promptly. They have answered my many questions honestly without pushing their most expensive options. I even called once when I was concerned about a tree and they told me it didn't need to be treated and they were correct. I truly appreciate dealing with a company which will have an honest dialog with me and will work within my budget to obtain the best lawn possible. I am grateful to have an environmentally-friendly, chemical-free option in Des Moines.

Lyndi F.
May 2011
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$200
They mowed and treated regularly for us. No complaints.

Darin B.
May 2011
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$800
Everything went as planned.

Tim M.
Sep 2010
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$80
Called them told them my story they gave me a few options and told me what I could expect for results and decided to go forward with the applications.

Thomas M.
Jul 2010
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$609
They were easy to work with. Communication was good and the work was professional and done quickly.

Cassie S.
Apr 2010
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
They've always been honest. Only drawback is they don't seem very tech-savvy (i.e. easier to contact) which I've come to expect these days. We mail a check and they come a certain number of times in the summer...they always have come those times, we just don't know when that will be. They do put up a sign after a visit though, and we can see the product on the grass. We're using them this summer and I'm very glad of that. I wish they'd market more so other people would know and use them!

Jeffrey Z.
Mar 2010
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$410
We have been Safe Earth's lawn treatment services for five years and have been pleased. Safety is very important to us; we try to use organic options whenever available. It was a no brainer for us to remain with Safe Earth because (1) they offer fully organic lawn treatments, (2) the price of those treatments are comparable to the non-organics and (3) our lawn looks just as good as the non-organic lawns.
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FAQ

Safe Earth Lawn & Turf Inc is currently rated 4.6 overall out of 5.

Safe Earth Lawn & Turf Inc accepts the following forms of payment: CreditCard

Yes, Safe Earth Lawn & Turf Inc offers free project estimates.

No, Safe Earth Lawn & Turf Inc does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.

No, Safe Earth Lawn & Turf Inc does not offer a senior discount.

Yes, Safe Earth Lawn & Turf Inc offers emergency services.

No, Safe Earth Lawn & Turf Inc does not offer warranties.