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TruGreen Ames, IA

  • 301 Southwest Oralabor Rd
  • Ankeny, IA 50021
  • 1-855-940-1479

TruGreen proudly serves these zip codes.

  • 50010
  • 50011
  • 50012
  • 50013
  • 50014

Pricing for Ames Customers:

50% Off First Application1 on all new plans! 1-855-940-1479

TruMaintenance Starting at $211/year 50% Off First Application1
Includes expert analysis, slow-release fertilization and weed control for a healthy and green lawn all year long.
TruComplete Starting at $370/year 50% Off First Application1
A complete suite of services guaranteed to keep your lawn growing strong. Often includes aeration and other specialty services.

Starting price based on 0-2,000 square foot property in the Ames area. Price driven by geographical factors in this specific location. Call for exact pricing.

TruGreen Lawn Care: Cultivating Lush Lawns in Ames, Iowa

Ames, Iowa, homeowners have a trusted partner in achieving lush, healthy lawns and vibrant outdoor spaces with TruGreen. Known for its customer-first approach and local expertise, TruGreen offers a variety of lawn care plans, including TruMaintenance, TruComplete, and TruHealth, each designed to meet the unique needs of your Ames home's landscape. With a blend of science-driven expertise and a dedication to customer satisfaction, TruGreen stands out as a leader in lawn care, promising greener grass, stronger roots, and tailored solutions to enhance your home's curb appeal.

Your Local Lawn Care Experts in Ames

At TruGreen, we understand the pride Ames residents take in their homes and the importance of maintaining beautiful outdoor living spaces. That's why we offer customized lawn care solutions that are not only effective but also backed by our guarantee of satisfaction. With services like lawn aeration, overseeding, grub prevention, and targeted weed control, we address the challenges of every season, ensuring your lawn thrives all year round.

Ames and the surrounding areas, including Nevada, Story City, and Huxley, can experience a range of lawn and grass issues due to the region's climate and soil conditions. TruGreen's local expertise means we're familiar with these challenges and tailor our services to combat them effectively.

Why TruGreen Over DIY?

While the DIY approach to lawn care might seem appealing, it often falls short of professional services like those offered by TruGreen. Our science-based treatments are developed by agronomic experts and delivered by trained technicians who ensure your lawn receives the necessary care at the right time. This level of expertise and precision cannot be matched by DIY methods, which can lead to wasted time, money, and disappointing results.

Standing Out Among Lawn Care Providers

When comparing lawn care options, TruGreen's commitment to science and customer satisfaction sets us apart. Unlike other lawn care companies, we invest heavily in the training of our specialists through the TruExpert Certification Program and utilize cutting-edge innovations to maintain and enhance your lawn's health. Our Healthy Lawn Analysis® is a testament to our methodical approach, ensuring that every treatment is tailored to your lawn's specific conditions.

The Science Behind a Thriving Lawn

The foundation of TruGreen's success lies in our rigorous scientific approach. Every product, piece of equipment, and service schedule is rooted in scientific research. Our specialists receive best-in-class training to deliver effective lawn care, and our smart technology ensures that your lawn receives the exact level of service it needs to flourish.

Value for Your Investment

Investing in professional lawn care services like those offered by TruGreen ensures that your money is well-spent. We provide transparent pricing and customizable plans to fit your budget while delivering results that enhance your property's value and your enjoyment of your outdoor space.

Overcoming Lawn Challenges

From stubborn weeds to soil pH imbalances, TruGreen addresses a wide array of lawn issues with expert solutions. Our grub control and soil amendment services, for example, tackle the root causes of common lawn problems, setting the stage for a healthier, more resilient landscape.

Seasonal Lawn Care Insights

Lawn care isn't a one-season job—especially in Ames, where the changing seasons bring different care requirements. TruGreen's year-round services adapt to these changes, ensuring that your lawn remains at its best regardless of the weather. From spring fertilization to fall aeration, we've got every season covered.

Tips for Ongoing Lawn Maintenance

While TruGreen takes care of the heavy lifting, there are simple steps you can take to maintain a healthy lawn. Regular watering, mowing at the correct height, and promptly addressing standing water can all contribute to the overall health and appearance of your turf.

Remember, when you choose TruGreen, you're not just hiring a lawn care company; you're partnering with a team dedicated to bringing out the best in your outdoor living space. Experience the TruGreen difference and enjoy the peace of mind that comes with our trusted, science-based lawn care solutions.

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Trust the experts at TruGreen of Ames to help you get the greenest, healthiest lawn in your neighborhood. TruGreen's PhD-certified specialists have designed a revolutionary lawn care program that's guaranteed to reinvigorate even the weakest lawns. And with hundreds of locations across the U.S., each TruGreen specialist is uniquely qualified to manage the local factors impacting your lawn.

From knowing whether the local soil composition allows your favorite shrubs to take root, to understanding how the Ames-area's weather patterns affect turf growth, your TruGreen specialist combines his or her knowledge of the Ames area with specialized horticultural training to deliver unprecedented results.

The TruGreen Method

It takes a special blend of important micronutrients to give your lawn the critical nourishment it needs to grow strong and maintain color. It also takes a trained expert to protect your lawn from weeds, pests, disease and extreme weather – all detriments to a perfectly balanced yard.

So to strike the right balance for your lawn, TruGreen begins your service plan with a Healthy Lawn Analysis®. During this visit, your Ames TruGreen specialist closely examines your grass, soil, plants and nearby environmental conditions in order to create a fully customized lawn care plan.

From there, your visits are driven by the types of services included in your plan. General treatments, like fertilization, weed control and insect control, are handled on regular intervals. More specialized services, like disease treatment and nuisance insect control, take place at key points throughout the year. Each plan is unique and will include the right blend of growth stimulation solutions and hazard control treatments to meet your lawn's needs.

Typical Lawn Services Include:
  • - Healthy Lawn Analysis2
  • - Pre-Emergent & Targeted Weed Control
  • - Fertilization
  • - Chinch Bug and Grub Prevention & Control
  • - Nuisance Insect Control
  • - Aeration
  • - Soil Amendment
Typical Tree & Shrub Services Include:
  • - Tree & Shrub Evaluation®
  • - Seasonal Feeding
  • - Early Growth Protection
  • - Mid- and Late-Season Foliage Protection
  • - Root Zone Fertilization
  • - Overwintering Insect Control
  • - Horticultural Oil Application

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TruGreen Keeps Lawns Healthy All Year Long

Lawn care doesn't begin and end with warm weather. To create a truly healthy, vibrant lawn, you need expert lawn care all year long. Your TruGreen lawn care plan will follow a seasonal schedule, depending on the lawn care needs in Ames and your particular part of town. Here's a quick glance how services would be scheduled for a typical TruGreen lawn care plan:

Keeping a lawn in top shape doesn't mean you have to spend your Saturdays with a weed-eater. All it takes is one phone call to your local Ames TruGreen expert.

Spring

Spring - Time for fertilization to bolster new growth, weed control to remove debris from winter storms, aeration and seeding to prepare for warm weather grasses, and disease and pest control to wipe out problems hidden by winter snow.turf from losing its luster.

Summer

Now is the time to get irrigation in line with newly planted trees and to prevent summer draught, test your soil for proper pH balance and enjoy the outdoors with targeted insect control.

Fall

Fertilization again to help your lawn recover from summer heat, aerate and seed for cold weather grasses, and apply fall dormant oil to protect trees from overwintering insects.

Winter

Winter protection shields plants from the hazards of harsh winter weather, fertilization keeps your lawn nourished below the January frost, and root zone fertilization does the same for your trees