Professional Lawn Care Program for Eastern Iowa Lawns
Our organically enhanced weed and feed treatments deliver thick turf, fewer weeds, and
expert support all season.
- Deep green color and thicker turf density
- Professional weed control
- Premium professional-grade fertilizers customized for Iowa lawns
- Unlimited service calls with our full program
- Technicians assigned to your service area
Unlimited Service Calls with Our Full Lawn Program
If something doesn’t look right with your lawn, just let us know. Our full lawn care program includes unlimited service calls throughout the season. One of our technicians will promptly evaluate the situation and recommend or provide the appropriate solution to keep your lawn on track. In some cases, the best solution may
be to address the issue during your next scheduled treatment.
Our goal is to help manage your lawn all season, not just apply products a few times per year.
Professional Service You Can Count On
ULTRALawn has been helping homeowners in Cedar Rapids and the surrounding communities grow healthier lawns for over 40 years. Clear communication and dependable service are a big part of why many customers stay with us year after year.
• Trusted by thousands of homeowners throughout Eastern Iowa
• Locally owned and operated in the community we serve
• When you call ULTRALawn, you’ll speak with a local team member who can help with your lawn care questions
• Technicians note any concerns or observations about your lawn after each visit
• Respectful service — no phone solicitations
• Convenient online account access and auto-pay options
Top-Tier Lawn Care Technicians
All of our technicians are licensed and certified by the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship. They have also been through ULTRALawn’s extensive training
program which has been developed and improved upon for over 40 years. Each technician is assigned to a defined area and will become familiar with you and your property. If you prefer, we can even call or text the day before your treatment so you know your lawn is scheduled.
Custom Controlled-Release Fertilizer for Healthier, Better-Looking Lawns
Our custom fertilizer blends use advanced controlled-release technology so your lawn receives nutrients gradually between applications. This helps maintain steady growth while reducing the risk of nutrient runoff. Our granular blends combine both organic and synthetic fertilizers to give your lawn the benefits of each. After every treatment, our technicians blow any fertilizer granules off pavement and hard surfaces.
How Our Program Works
Many homeowners refer to fertilization and weed control programs as “weed and feed,” but our professional program goes far beyond traditional retail products. Our program combines scheduled seasonal treatments with ongoing monitoring throughout the year. Each application is timed to match the needs of lawns in Eastern Iowa. Lawn improvement is a process that develops over time, and most lawns show their greatest improvement within the first full season of treatment.
The following is an outline of our Organically Enhanced Weed and Feed lawn care treatments:
- Early Spring Application
Fertilizers and pre-emergent weed control
This is the most important application of the year for crabgrass control, however it is the first of two pre-emergent applications we do. Iowa weather and fluctuating precipitation amounts demand a follow-up application to ensure season-long control.
- Late Spring Application
Fertilizers, broadleaf weed control and pre-emergent weed control
This is one of the most versatile treatments of the year and plays a major role in controlling both crabgrass and broadleaf weeds.
- Summer Application & Grub Preventer Application
Fertilizers, spot treatment of weeds, and grub preventer application
These two applications are done during the same visit. The fertilizer used in this application is designed to help your turf survive the stress of summer and will not burn
your lawn. This is an important visit as many times insect or disease issues can crop up this time of year, the technician will do an inspection while at your property. Grub damage can be devastating for a lawn to the point where it may result in needing complete renovation. Both of these treatments are applied during the same visit.
- Early Fall Application
Fertilizers and broadleaf weed control
This is the most important application of the season for controlling broadleaf weeds.This treatment will prevent dandelions from blooming next spring.
- Late Fall Application
Fertilizers, spot treatment of weeds
During this round we apply the heaviest rate of fertilizer of the season. It promotes root growth, carbohydrate development (which helps the plants tolerate the stresses of the following season), and helps your lawn green up early next spring.
Lawn Core Aeration
Core aeration, often called lawn aeration, is the mechanical removal of small plugs of soil and thatch from your lawn. This process relieves soil compaction and allows air,
water, and nutrients to move more freely into the root zone where your turf needs them most.
Immediately after aeration, your lawn will be dotted with small soil plugs. Within a week or two, these plugs naturally break down and disappear as they are returned to the soil,
helping improve the structure of your lawn’s soil.
As the soil opens up, turf roots quickly grow into the aeration holes. This increased movement of oxygen, moisture, and nutrients encourages stronger root development
and healthier turf growth.
Why Should My Lawn Be Aerated?
Core aeration can help:
- Improve fertilizer and nutrient absorption
- Encourage deeper, stronger root systems
- Reduce soil compaction
- Improve water infiltration and reduce runoff
- Break down excess thatch
- Increase tolerance to drought, insects, and disease
The result is a thicker, healthier, and more resilient lawn.
Aeration also helps maximize the effectiveness of your lawn care program by allowing fertilizer, water, and nutrients to reach the root zone more efficiently.
Core aeration is most commonly performed in the fall when cool-season grasses are actively growing and able to recover quickly. In some situations, spring aeration may
also be recommended to relieve soil compaction and improve overall lawn health.
Organic Treatments
Understanding Organic Applications
We believe that any successful transition to an organic program starts with an understanding of both the advantages and the trade-offs that come as a part of the package.
While there may be good reason to choose organic applications, it’s good to know that eliminating pesticides and using only naturally-occurring, organic feeding do not provide weed control.
The goal of organic feeding is to create strong, healthy plants. A healthy lawn goes a long way toward crowding out weeds, but weeds are natural, too, and will likely thrive as well.
We Give You Responsible Options!
We have three lawn application programs which vary from using pesticides and conventional fertilizers responsibly to using only natural fertilizer. All of them have been researched and proven to be environmentally friendly. They are formulated using the highest quality products available keeping your lawn and our environment in mind. Each of these programs are performed by our thoroughly trained staff who we hold to more strict standards than required by the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship.
Organically Enhanced Treatments with Guaranteed Weed and Grub Control
This program is for those who demand the quickest and most reliable results for a lower price. It includes six applications consisting of conventional fertilizer coated on organic biosolids, weed control, and insecticide. This program is recommended to all customers for their first year of service even if their long term goal is to transition to a more natural program.
Organic Blend with Reduced Herbicides
This program is for those looking for a compromise between the Organically Enhanced and Natural programs. It includes five applications containing 50% natural fertilizer derived from animal or vegetable matter and 50% conventional fertilizer. We reduce chemical herbicides by doing only one application of crabgrass preventer and by only spraying for broadleaf weeds when they’re visible. Maintaining a high mower setting and aeration are critical to improve the turf thickness which will reduce weed outbreaks. This program does not come with a guarantee on weed control.
This program costs about 25% more than our Organically Enhanced program.
100% Organic plus Herbicide- & Pesticide-Free
This program is for those who do not want any synthetic products applied to their lawn. It includes five applications of 100% natural fertilizer derived from animal or vegetable matter. With this program, the homeowner’s dedication to maintenance is critical for weed control. Maintaining a high mower setting, aeration, tolerating weed outbreaks, and having patience are critical. This program does not come with a guarantee on weed control.
The Natural and Herbicide/Pesticide-Free Program costs about 50% more than our Organically Enhanced program.
Hydro-Seeding
What is hydro-seeding?
Commercial landscapes, home lawns, roadway berms and athletic fields can all be seeded very quickly and inexpensively using hydraulic seeding equipment. The seeding process itself involves loosening the soil surface, broadcasting the selected seed variety to the area, and applying a mixture of mulch material, fertilizer, and water. When sprayed over the prepared surface Mother Nature takes over. The mixture is applied uniformly with quick green up. With hydro-seeding there is a higher germination and survival rate of the seed, along with the reduction of soil erosion. Difficult to reach areas such as slopes, berms, ditches, and tight areas around floral beds and walkways can easily be accessed.
What are the benefits of hydro-seeding over conventional seeding or sod?
Hydro-seeding greatly improves results over conventional seeding by creating an organic micro-environment for fast germination and establishment of the turf. The hydro-seeding mulch enhances moisture retention and reduces erosion. Drying out and erosion are the two main reasons for failure with conventional seeding. The hydro-seeding is a fraction of the cost. Seed selection is another benefit of hydro-seeding over sod. With hydro-seeding we can selectively choose the variety of seed that will thrive in full sun or shady areas. Most sod purchased today is usually a result of aggressive bluegrass seed mixes developed for fast production of sod. These seed varieties are used in our hydro-seeding mix.Is hydro-seeding the right choice for you?
Hydro-seeding is not an instant lawn, like sod. It will take up to three weeks to have 100% germination. The products applied are perishable and will fail if not properly prepared and cared for, just as sod will. If heavy rain occurs before the seed has established, you should expect some erosion. Spot seeding of eroded areas may be needed. If you have any questions, please give us a call.
Mowing
ULTRALawn offers commercial and residential mowing services to our customers that receive our Lawn Care Program. Customers with larger properties and acreages will not have to meet this requirement, and may only take two to three applications annually.
Our lawns are carefully groomed and our employees take pride in delivering the best possible appearance for each property with great attention to detail. Your lawn will be mowed on a weekly schedule at a setting of 2.75″-3.5″ height. Our blades are sharpened regularly to ensure a clean cut when mowing.
We prefer to recycle lawn clippings back into the soil, but if you prefer bagging and removal of your lawn clippings, it is an additional charge. Walks and driveways are always cleaned of any stray clippings and the property is carefully trimmed.
The Difference Between Edging and Scalping
We believe that a professionally edged lawn is a thing of beauty. It adds a finishing touch that makes everything about your property look cared for and tidy.
Most lawn care companies that do edging (if they do it at all) have adapted the use of string trimmers to the task. As a result, the approach that they use effectively “scalps” the edge of your lawn, often exposing part of the plants’ root system and leaving an edge that actually looks more “raw” than finished.
ULTRALawn uses a true edging approach to finish the lawns we care for. That means that we make a straight, vertical cut along the edge of your lawn, removing the overgrowing sod completely and leaving a clean, finished edge. (We always clean up what we trim, too!)
It’s Easy to Get an ULTRALawn Estimate
While we’re always happy to come to your home for a personal inspection and measurement, there’s no appointment necessary! Our technology allows us to use satellite imagery to preview and measure for a basic estimate.