Lawn Mowing
Weekly and one-time mowing with edging, trimming, and cleanup. We keep your Ankeny lawn looking sharp all season.
Learn More →Professional lawn mowing, tree trimming, aeration, and 24-hour snow removal for Ankeny homeowners. From the established neighborhoods around DMACC to the booming Prairie Trail development and NE 36th Street corridor, we've been caring for Ankeny properties for over 10 years.

Full-service property care from spring through winter. Here's what we offer Ankeny homeowners.
Weekly and one-time mowing with edging, trimming, and cleanup. We keep your Ankeny lawn looking sharp all season.
Learn More →Professional pruning, crown thinning, and safe tree removal. Ankeny's established neighborhoods need expert care.
Learn More →24-hour winter service with snow blowers and shovels. Salt included. No plows, no driveway damage.
Learn More →Core aeration to break up compacted clay soil and overseeding for thicker, healthier grass.
Learn More →Seasonal property prep including leaf removal, debris clearing, and lawn preparation for Iowa's changing seasons.
Learn More →Shrub shaping, mulch installation and delivery, fertilizer treatment, and garden bed maintenance.
Learn More →Ankeny is one of Iowa's fastest-growing cities, home to over 75,000 residents and experiencing explosive residential expansion. From the established neighborhoods around the Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) to the brand-new Prairie Trail development and the booming NE 36th Street corridor, Ankeny properties need consistent, professional lawn care to maintain their curb appeal and property value.
Central Iowa Lawn Maintenance has been serving Ankeny homeowners for over 10 years. We know the area — the mature trees in older neighborhoods that need regular trimming, the heavy clay soils that benefit from annual aeration, the new construction properties with fresh sod that need proper establishment care, and the diverse landscape challenges across Ankeny's rapidly expanding communities.
Clay-heavy soil is common throughout Ankeny and across Polk County. This compacted soil makes it harder for water, air, and nutrients to reach grass roots — leading to thin, patchy lawns. Annual core aeration paired with overseeding is the most effective solution, and September is the ideal window for Iowa's cool-season grasses.
Rapid development has brought both opportunity and challenges. New Prairie Trail neighborhoods have fresh landscaping that needs establishment care, while older Ankeny communities have mature trees with established root systems. We adjust our approach for each property type — from nurturing newly seeded lawns in newer subdivisions to managing larger established trees in mature neighborhoods.
Shade management is important in Ankeny's tree-lined areas. We adjust our approach for shaded lawns — recommending shade-tolerant grass varieties during overseeding and adjusting mowing height to promote better light capture.
Ankeny gets its share of Iowa's harsh winters. Our residential snow removal service keeps your driveway, sidewalks, and walkways safe and clear all season. We use snow blowers and shovels to protect your surfaces and apply salt after every visit. Sign up before the first snow to guarantee priority service and lock in your seasonal rate.
We're locally based in nearby West Des Moines, which means fast response times for Ankeny properties. Our 61+ five-star Google reviews speak for themselves — clear communication, reliable scheduling, quality work, and fair pricing. Whether you need weekly mowing, tree removal, or winter snow service, we're the team Ankeny trusts.
Lawn mowing in Ankeny typically costs $40 to $75 per visit depending on lot size. Ankeny has a range of property sizes across established neighborhoods and new Prairie Trail developments — we customize every quote. Call (515) 238-6730 for a free estimate.
Mowing, tree trimming and removal, aeration, overseeding, fertilizer, bush trimming, mulch installation, debris removal, garden bed maintenance, spring and fall cleanups, and 24-hour snow removal.
Yes — 24-hour residential snow removal with snow blowers, shovels, and salt application. Sign up before the first snowfall for a seasonal rate.
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