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Lawn-Tek

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Lawn-Tek

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At Lawn-tek we do highly professional and detail-oriented work. Currently we do mostly lawn care such as mowing, fertilizations and lawn chemical treatments, aerations, as well as over-seeding, general lawn maintenance and tree and stump removals. We have very experienced employees who treat our client's properties with respect and strive to exceed all expectations. We are currently taking on more work, but we operate on first come first serve basis and will be filling our schedule quickly, so please reach out soon!

At Lawn-tek we do highly professional and detail-oriented work. Currently we do mostly lawn care such as mowing, fertilizations and lawn chemical treatments, aerations, as well as over-seeding, general lawn maintenance and tree and stump removals. We have very experienced employees who treat our client's properties with respect and strive to exceed all expectations. We are currently taking on more work, but we operate on first come first serve basis and will be filling our schedule quickly, so please reach out soon!

All American Turf Beauty

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All American Turf Beauty

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49 years of experience

All American Turf Beauty provides a complete services from lawn care, landscaping and lighting. We are dedicated to making your yard and home look its best. Let us do the work, so you can enjoy your home and the things that matter the most to you.

All American Turf Beauty provides a complete services from lawn care, landscaping and lighting. We are dedicated to making your yard and home look its best. Let us do the work, so you can enjoy your home and the things that matter the most to you.

Shepherd Maintenance Inc

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Shepherd Maintenance Inc

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13 years of experience

Shepherd Maintenance is a local maintenance company that has over 25 years of experience. We do not subcontract any work and are locally owned by a Cedar Rapids native family. We offer multiple billing options but do not finance. There isn't a task we wouldn't accept to maintain your home or business.

Shepherd Maintenance is a local maintenance company that has over 25 years of experience. We do not subcontract any work and are locally owned by a Cedar Rapids native family. We offer multiple billing options but do not finance. There isn't a task we wouldn't accept to maintain your home or business.

Greg's Lawn & Landscaping

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Greg's Lawn & Landscaping

2.63(
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42 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

Hynek Landscaping & Co.

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Hynek Landscaping & Co.

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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.

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Cutting Edge Lawn & Landscapes Inc.

4.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
33 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.

Simply Green Lawn & Tree Care

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Simply Green Lawn & Tree Care

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16 years of experience

Simply Green offers custom tailored lawn care services to fit your specific needs. With over 30 years experience, Simply Green knows a thing or two about your lawn and landscape. We can help you achieve a healthy, sumptuous landscape you deserve! Simply Green specializes in fertilization of your lawn as well as trees and shrubs, and have three different programs to fit your needs and budget! Our program is also friendlier to pets and kids as well as the environment. All backed by our Simply Satisfied Guarantee! If you need a full maintenance company for your home or business, Simply Green has you covered! We also offer weekly mowing, exterior pest control, snow removal and salting or sanding. So what are you waiting for? Get a free estimate today!

Simply Green offers custom tailored lawn care services to fit your specific needs. With over 30 years experience, Simply Green knows a thing or two about your lawn and landscape. We can help you achieve a healthy, sumptuous landscape you deserve! Simply Green specializes in fertilization of your lawn as well as trees and shrubs, and have three different programs to fit your needs and budget! Our program is also friendlier to pets and kids as well as the environment. All backed by our Simply Satisfied Guarantee! If you need a full maintenance company for your home or business, Simply Green has you covered! We also offer weekly mowing, exterior pest control, snow removal and salting or sanding. So what are you waiting for? Get a free estimate today!

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Lawn Fertilization and Treatment questions, answered by experts

The best time to apply fertilizer to your lawn is in early fall, though some climates necessitate a different schedule. In most cases, avoid fertilizing late into fall, as this opens up your yard to winter injuries and poor health (though this is a great time to kill weeds.) You should avoid early spring fertilization, as this helps the grass leaves grow, but at the expense of developing root systems. Remember to water your lawn after fertilizing to increase its effectiveness and reduce the likelihood of runoff during a rainstorm. 

The best type of fertilizer depends on the type of grass and your desired end result. Generally speaking, slow-release fertilizers are best for grass, as they gradually release nutrients into your soil instead of all at once, which meets the needs of many grass types. However, the tradeoff is that slow-release fertilizers contain phosphorus, which negatively impacts local water quality. Also, some grasses require different formulations to meet the demands of the soil. Test your soil to see how acidic or alkaline it is before choosing a fertilizer. 

Putting too much lime on your lawn can change the soil's pH level from acidic to alkaline. While grass doesn't do well in acidic soils, an alkaline situation can be just as detrimental to its health. Alkaline soil blocks the grass's ability to absorb vital nutrients necessary for survival. If you apply too much lime, you can reverse the effects over a relatively short time by applying commercially available products designed for the purpose or by adding compost to the soil.

There are several best practices you can do to keep your lawn looking healthy. Knowing when to water grass is among the most important. Having your sprinkler timer set to early morning is best because it gives your grass and plants enough time to absorb water before the sun and wind can evaporate it. To maximize a sprinkler’s impact, aerate your lawn once or twice per year. Doing this achieves better absorption and stronger root systems for your grass.

One of the best ways to save money on lawn care is to sign up for an annual contract for ongoing service rather than paying for one-off or as-needed services. If you guarantee a landscaping company ongoing work, they’re more likely to give you a break on the cost. Plus, ongoing services will keep your property in tip-top shape and help avoid the high cost of playing catch up on an overgrown lawn. You can also save money by sticking to the basics and foregoing add-on services like weeding and pest treatments.

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