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Avatar for Ty's Snow Removal and Landscaping, LLC

Ty's Snow Removal and Landscaping, LLC

4.66(
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Ty's Snow Removal and Landscaping, LLC

4.66(
37
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
2021 years of experience

Our happy and satisfied customers recommend us to their friends and family all the time. We are proud of our reputation and we feel it has been well earned. We are also happy that we can help you feel good knowing that you are working with a reputable company that stands behind its products and services.

"Prompt replies, courteous crew, was very happy with the results, and felt I got good value for my money. Canâ t ask for much more."

Bob P on November 2023

Our happy and satisfied customers recommend us to their friends and family all the time. We are proud of our reputation and we feel it has been well earned. We are also happy that we can help you feel good knowing that you are working with a reputable company that stands behind its products and services.

"Prompt replies, courteous crew, was very happy with the results, and felt I got good value for my money. Canâ t ask for much more."

Bob P on November 2023

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TruGreen

3.73(
2,161
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TruGreen

3.73(
2,161
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
1974 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We believe life is better outside. TruGreen is committed to improving outdoor spaces like your backyard, our shared communities and the environment as a whole. That's why TruGreen, America's #1 lawn care company, has a team of PhD agronomists and certified specialists who work to provide tailored care and bring out your lawn's full potential. We're here to help you and your lawn flourish this season.

"The pro has been servicing our Mclean property quite well for a couple of years. Our lawn looks good and we are satisfied with the service. The customer service is sometimes underwhelming but it gets the job done at a reasonable cost which is really becoming harder by the day to get."

Alejandro S on May 2025

We believe life is better outside. TruGreen is committed to improving outdoor spaces like your backyard, our shared communities and the environment as a whole. That's why TruGreen, America's #1 lawn care company, has a team of PhD agronomists and certified specialists who work to provide tailored care and bring out your lawn's full potential. We're here to help you and your lawn flourish this season.

"The pro has been servicing our Mclean property quite well for a couple of years. Our lawn looks good and we are satisfied with the service. The customer service is sometimes underwhelming but it gets the job done at a reasonable cost which is really becoming harder by the day to get."

Alejandro S on May 2025

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Quality Care - The Nature Care Company

4.70(
128
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Quality Care - The Nature Care Company

4.70(
128
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers

Our Lawn Health Care Program works with our natural environment to give you a beautiful, healthy lawn. Lawn Health Care means we use organic enriched fertilizer with just the right blend of nutrients, and just the right amount for your lawn. Lawn Health Care means using cultural management practices like aeration, seeding, and soil amendments. Lawn Health Care means responsible weed control, applied when needed by licensed professionals to allow grass to thrive and out compete invasive weeds. A Quality Care Lawn Health Care Program is designed for your lawn, not every lawn. We're a local business, right here in the corridor serving our friends, neighbors and families. We're people you know and we'll always do our best for you! Since 1980, our mission, Quality Work, Done With Care, has guided everything we do. Thank you for this opportunity to show you how we can save you time and give you a healthy, beautiful lawn.

"It was good"

Cay w on November 2019

Our Lawn Health Care Program works with our natural environment to give you a beautiful, healthy lawn. Lawn Health Care means we use organic enriched fertilizer with just the right blend of nutrients, and just the right amount for your lawn. Lawn Health Care means using cultural management practices like aeration, seeding, and soil amendments. Lawn Health Care means responsible weed control, applied when needed by licensed professionals to allow grass to thrive and out compete invasive weeds. A Quality Care Lawn Health Care Program is designed for your lawn, not every lawn. We're a local business, right here in the corridor serving our friends, neighbors and families. We're people you know and we'll always do our best for you! Since 1980, our mission, Quality Work, Done With Care, has guided everything we do. Thank you for this opportunity to show you how we can save you time and give you a healthy, beautiful lawn.

"It was good"

Cay w on November 2019

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TruGreen Lawn Care - 5101

3.54(
26
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TruGreen Lawn Care - 5101

3.54(
26
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1973 years of experience

TruGreen is the nation's largest provider of lawn and landscape services. We make it easy for you by delivering customized care solutions that are effective, innovative and responsible. TruGreen® provides a full suite of tailored lawn and landscape services. From fertilization and aeration to tree & shrub services and much more, TruGreen delivers superior results backed by our Healthy Lawn Guarantee.®1 We also offer effective solutions to help control and prevent lawn damaging insects, like chinch bugs and grubs. Our passion for lawns sets us apart, and we’ll help you achieve a lawn you love. Contact us today to start your tailored lawn plan.

"My lawn is worst in neighborhood, no effect from 1st service. Did not come out for repeat treatment as promised despite many calls. Does not return calls. Looks to me that all the 5- star reviews here are fake."

Richard S on May 2023

TruGreen is the nation's largest provider of lawn and landscape services. We make it easy for you by delivering customized care solutions that are effective, innovative and responsible. TruGreen® provides a full suite of tailored lawn and landscape services. From fertilization and aeration to tree & shrub services and much more, TruGreen delivers superior results backed by our Healthy Lawn Guarantee.®1 We also offer effective solutions to help control and prevent lawn damaging insects, like chinch bugs and grubs. Our passion for lawns sets us apart, and we’ll help you achieve a lawn you love. Contact us today to start your tailored lawn plan.

"My lawn is worst in neighborhood, no effect from 1st service. Did not come out for repeat treatment as promised despite many calls. Does not return calls. Looks to me that all the 5- star reviews here are fake."

Richard S on May 2023

Midwest Lawn and Landscape

4.00(
3
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Midwest Lawn and Landscape

4.00(
3
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Customers say: Super punctual
2007 years of experience

We offer expert services for any form of landscape design, from plant & tree selection and foundation requirements to hardscaping patios, driveways, walkways and retaining walls. Our GM, Darin Chamberlin, has over 25 years in the landscape industry and has been featured on "Extreme Makeover Home Edition" 4 times!

We offer expert services for any form of landscape design, from plant & tree selection and foundation requirements to hardscaping patios, driveways, walkways and retaining walls. Our GM, Darin Chamberlin, has over 25 years in the landscape industry and has been featured on "Extreme Makeover Home Edition" 4 times!

Hynek Landscaping & Co.

4.50(
2
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Hynek Landscaping & Co.

4.50(
2
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Hynek Landscaping & Co. is your local outdoor living and landscaping experts. Established in 1991, Hynek Landscaping & Co. is a second generation family-owned company, and within its 20-year history has positioned itself as a leader in the landscape construction industry.

Hynek Landscaping & Co. is your local outdoor living and landscaping experts. Established in 1991, Hynek Landscaping & Co. is a second generation family-owned company, and within its 20-year history has positioned itself as a leader in the landscape construction industry.

Cutting Edge Lawn & Landscapes Inc.

4.00(
3
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Cutting Edge Lawn & Landscapes Inc.

4.00(
3
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Customers say: Quick response
1992 years of experience

Cutting Edge has the experience staff and equipment to handle all your lawn, landscape and snow removal requirements. Be it large or small, residential or commercial the commitment to provide the best in quality and services is our number one priority.

Cutting Edge has the experience staff and equipment to handle all your lawn, landscape and snow removal requirements. Be it large or small, residential or commercial the commitment to provide the best in quality and services is our number one priority.

Greg's Lawn & Landscaping

2.63(
19
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Greg's Lawn & Landscaping

2.63(
19
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1983 years of experience

At Greg’s Lawn & Landscaping, we’re specialists in the design, installation and maintenance of beautiful lawns, landscapes and irrigation systems for your home or business. We are your trusted landscape and snow investment advisors. With a focus on green and sustainable landscapes and snow management, we have a team of certified professionals that have a comprehensive knowledge of design, plants, soil, lawn products,building regulations and maintenance strategies that are specific for the landscapes and site conditions in Linn and Johnson County, and we have an outstanding track record for keeping sites and yards safe, secure and healthy year-round without using harmful chemicals.

"I’ve used this service for three years and my lawn looks worse than it ever has. I wouldn’t leave this review, but unfortunately after being threatened to be taken to small claims court over $68 I feel the need to share my story. I received a letter last fall saying they were switching over to ACH, in order to continue service you had to update your account with ACH info. I thought, great! I don’t want to continue because my lawn looks terrible after 3 years of using them so I won’t update to ACH. Fast forward to spring 2022, someone comes and does first round and leaves an invoice. I email and say I was surprised to see the invoice (since I hadn’t updated to ACH payments) and honestly my lawn is awful and I don’t want the service. They say I had to provide 30 day written notice to cancel. Invoice is still due. I asked someone to come look at my lawn, no one comes. I call them a couple months later because my lawn looks EVEN WORSE if possible.. (huge thistles, weeds of every variety) I tell them I do not feel that I should have to pay this invoice for a service I didn’t expect to receive on top of the fact that 3 years of service has clearly not been effective. I showed pictures since no one would come out.. literally all I get in response is a threat to take me to small claims court if the invoice isn’t paid. Like after all the money I had already paid wasn’t enough, they really want to fight a customer over $68 rather than trying to mend a situation. All in all, they don’t care about you or the service they provide."

Kayla J on July 2022

At Greg’s Lawn & Landscaping, we’re specialists in the design, installation and maintenance of beautiful lawns, landscapes and irrigation systems for your home or business. We are your trusted landscape and snow investment advisors. With a focus on green and sustainable landscapes and snow management, we have a team of certified professionals that have a comprehensive knowledge of design, plants, soil, lawn products,building regulations and maintenance strategies that are specific for the landscapes and site conditions in Linn and Johnson County, and we have an outstanding track record for keeping sites and yards safe, secure and healthy year-round without using harmful chemicals.

"I’ve used this service for three years and my lawn looks worse than it ever has. I wouldn’t leave this review, but unfortunately after being threatened to be taken to small claims court over $68 I feel the need to share my story. I received a letter last fall saying they were switching over to ACH, in order to continue service you had to update your account with ACH info. I thought, great! I don’t want to continue because my lawn looks terrible after 3 years of using them so I won’t update to ACH. Fast forward to spring 2022, someone comes and does first round and leaves an invoice. I email and say I was surprised to see the invoice (since I hadn’t updated to ACH payments) and honestly my lawn is awful and I don’t want the service. They say I had to provide 30 day written notice to cancel. Invoice is still due. I asked someone to come look at my lawn, no one comes. I call them a couple months later because my lawn looks EVEN WORSE if possible.. (huge thistles, weeds of every variety) I tell them I do not feel that I should have to pay this invoice for a service I didn’t expect to receive on top of the fact that 3 years of service has clearly not been effective. I showed pictures since no one would come out.. literally all I get in response is a threat to take me to small claims court if the invoice isn’t paid. Like after all the money I had already paid wasn’t enough, they really want to fight a customer over $68 rather than trying to mend a situation. All in all, they don’t care about you or the service they provide."

Kayla J on July 2022

Behrends Lawn Care LLC

3.13(
8
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Behrends Lawn Care LLC

3.13(
8
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2015 years of experience

At Behrends Lawn Care LLC, we have ten years experience as well as the educational background and credentials that it takes to making a great looking lawn year after year. Along with the experience I have a Bachelors in Conservation Management for the Department of Natural Resources. Whether it be residential or commercial properties we offer affordable plans. We except visa, MasterCard, Discover, America Express, check and cash.

"Shawn doesn't live up to his promises. My tree was removed by excellent tree clmber who was to lower the branches by rope but, since Shawn forgot to tell him that the lawn was damaged. Promise broken. Tree stump was to be ground out and dirt added to fill hole. Stump is still above the ground surface so no dirt was added. Shawn left alot of saw dust over the stump to disguise this fact. Another promise broken. When I got ahold of Shawn he said that he did a great job and will not even come back to look at the stump that is a tripping, mowing hazard. Shawn will make alot of excuses after he says the job is done. Also a couple of limbs were left behind in the clean up but Shawn said how does he know that they were not already there."

Deborah S on August 2023

At Behrends Lawn Care LLC, we have ten years experience as well as the educational background and credentials that it takes to making a great looking lawn year after year. Along with the experience I have a Bachelors in Conservation Management for the Department of Natural Resources. Whether it be residential or commercial properties we offer affordable plans. We except visa, MasterCard, Discover, America Express, check and cash.

"Shawn doesn't live up to his promises. My tree was removed by excellent tree clmber who was to lower the branches by rope but, since Shawn forgot to tell him that the lawn was damaged. Promise broken. Tree stump was to be ground out and dirt added to fill hole. Stump is still above the ground surface so no dirt was added. Shawn left alot of saw dust over the stump to disguise this fact. Another promise broken. When I got ahold of Shawn he said that he did a great job and will not even come back to look at the stump that is a tripping, mowing hazard. Shawn will make alot of excuses after he says the job is done. Also a couple of limbs were left behind in the clean up but Shawn said how does he know that they were not already there."

Deborah S on August 2023

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Lawn Fertilization and Treatment questions, answered by experts

Sulfur is a secondary nutrient that helps grass grow lush and green. It combines  primary nutrients including nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. Sulfur helps the grass absorb nutrients to create a lush, green appearance. While sulfur isn’t necessary for every lawn, it can help most lawns be stronger and greener.

Purchase a selective herbicide that targets clover and similar weeds but doesn't take out your grass. You can also keep it from growing with corn meal gluten or remove clover from your lawn manually at the start of the season as part of your lawn maintenance checklist.

If you use a starter fertilizer designed for this purpose, you can overseed and fertilize at the same time. If you opt to use a fertilizer for established grass or one with a weed control component, it's best to wait at least four to eight weeks after seed application to allow the new grass to take hold and establish itself. 

It depends on the type of grass and the condition of your lawn. We advised you to fertilize your lawn at least twice per year. However, warm-season grasses and nutrient-deficient lawns may need to be fertilized up to four times a year. Remember, you don't want to over fertilize either, so soil testing can help to determine if your lawn lacks nutrients and if it’s ready for another application.

One of the most effective ways to improve lawn absorption is to learn how to aerate your lawn. This is a process where you poke tiny holes all throughout it to break up tough soil and sediment, creating pathways for sunlight, water, air, and nutrients to seep into the plant’s roots. In turn, it promotes stronger root systems, making your lawn or plants less susceptible to pests and disease. Ideally, you’ll want to aerate your lawn at least once per year during the growing season—think late summer to early fall. 

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