STRONGER SOIL. GREENER GRASS. FEWER WEEDS.
Fertilization & Weed Control Services
in Ankeny, Urbandale, Johnston and surrounding areas
Choose Your Lawn Care Program
Every program includes crabgrass preventer, broadleaf weed control, and our free re-spray guarantee. Each package tier builds on the last, adding specialized lawn nutrition and soil care. By timing our treatments to Central Iowa’s cool-season growing cycle, we deliver targeted results for lawns throughout Granger, Grimes, Johnston, Ankeny, and surrounding areas. Choose the package below that best fits your lawn’s needs.
EssentialProperty Maintenance
Basic weed-free lawn
- Crabgrass preventer + fertilizer, 2 spring rounds
- Broadleaf weed control through the season
- Summer spot weed control
- Free re-spray weed guarantee
- Grub control, aeration and overseeding available as add-ons
EnhancedProperty Maintenance
Thick, green lawn
- Everything in Essential
- 6 fertilizer rounds, spring and fall
- Late-summer feeding, the most important of the year
- Late-fall winterizer
- Fall core aeration included
- Grub control and overseeding available as add-ons
ElevatedProperty Maintenance
Best lawn on the street
- Everything in Enhanced
- Premium slow-release fertilizer
- Soil builder (humic acid), 2 rounds
- Preventive grub control
- Fall core aeration + overseeding
- Best for thin or struggling turfgrass
Two Ways to Sign Up
Full Service
25 mowing visits from early April to early November, with trimming, edging and blowing, plus every round in your program. One flat monthly rate, 8 payments April through November.
Application Only
You mow, we treat. Get any program's applications on their own, billed per application as each round is completed.
Packages at a Glance
| Included | Essential | Enhanced | Elevated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mowing, trimming, edging, blowing | 25 visits (Full Service) | 25 visits (Full Service) | 25 visits (Full Service) |
| Fertilizer and weed control rounds | 5 | 7 | 7 |
| Crabgrass preventer + fertilizer (late March, mid-May) | Both rounds | Both rounds | Both rounds |
| Broadleaf weed control (dandelion, clover, creeping Charlie) | |||
| Fertilizer | 2 rounds, spring only | 6 rounds, spring and fall | 6 rounds, premium slow-release |
| Fall feeding + late-fall winterizer | — | ||
| Soil builder (humic acid) | — | — | 2 rounds |
| Grub control (preventive) | Add-on | Add-on | |
| Core aeration (fall) | Add-on | ||
| Overseeding (fall, with aeration) | Add-on | Add-on | |
| Weed guarantee (free re-spray between rounds) | |||
| Best for | Basic weed-free lawn | Thick, green lawn | Best lawn on the street; thin or struggling turfgrass |
Application Schedule
Dates may shift a week or two with soil temperature and weather. No nitrogen is applied in summer, following Iowa State University Extension guidance for cool-season grass.
| Round | Timing | What goes down | Essential | Enhanced | Elevated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Early spring | Late March | Crabgrass preventer + fertilizer | |||
| 2. Spring | Mid-May | 2nd crabgrass preventer + fertilizer + broadleaf weed control | |||
| 3. Summer | Late Jun – Jul | No nitrogen. Spot weed control; grub preventive; soil builder | Spot weeds | Spot weeds | Spot weeds + grub control + soil builder |
| 4. Late summer | Late Aug – early Sep | Most important feeding of the year + broadleaf weed control | — | + aeration | Fertilizer + aeration and overseeding (no weed spray on new seed) |
| 5. Early fall | Mid – late Sep | Fertilizer + broadleaf weed control | Weed control only | + soil builder | |
| 6. Fall | Mid – late Oct | Fertilizer + broadleaf weed control (best time for creeping Charlie and clover) | Weed control only | Weed control once new grass has been mowed a few times | |
| 7. Late fall | Early Nov | Winterizer, after the grass stops growing | — |
Add-On Services
Core aeration + overseeding
Relieves compacted clay soil and thickens thin turfgrass.
Core aeration only
For lawns that are already thick. Spring aeration is done before the first crabgrass preventer goes down.
Compost topdressing
Adds organic matter to the soil.
Preventive grub control
Stops grub damage before it shows in late summer. See our lawn insect control service.
Soil test with report
Finds the cause of a problem lawn so it can be treated right.
Spring cleanup
Clears winter debris to start the season.
Fall leaf cleanup
Leaves smother your lawn over winter.
Weed Guarantee
If covered broadleaf weeds show up between rounds, we re-treat the affected areas at no charge.
Licensed & Insured
Iowa-certified commercial pesticide applicators, fully insured, with every application recorded.
Notice After Every Visit
A yard flag, text or email listing what was applied, when kids and pets can return, and any watering instructions.
Take the First Step Toward a Healthier Lawn
Professional treatments, predictable results, and stronger lawns—starting today.
Take the First Step Toward a Healthier Lawn
Professional treatments, predictable results, and stronger lawns—starting today.
The Stretch Triangle
Mow. Fertilize. Aerate.
Mowing, fertilizing, and aeration aren’t separate services — they work as one system. Mow too short and the grass goes into a stressed state with less ability to use natural resources. Skip aeration while you keep fertilizing, and you risk the active ingredient never reaching the root zone. Aeration also helps roots by opening an easier path for oxygen. Cover all three corners and you clear the roadblocks on the way to a better-looking lawn.
Why Choose Us?
Reliable Lawn Services
Count on STRETCH for on-time, dependable lawn mowing and maintenance—delivered with consistency and care across Ankeny, Urbandale, Johnston, and surrounding areas.
Complete Lawn Care
From weekly mowing to seasonal cleanups, we provide full-service lawn care solutions for both residential and commercial properties.
Local Granger Experts
Based in Granger, Iowa, we understand local lawns and deliver professional results throughout Ankeny, Urbandale, Johnston, and nearby communities.
Get Your Free Quote
Your quote starts with this form. Tell us about the property and the services you want, and we’ll reply by email or text with a recommendation and a price.
Keeping it in writing means nothing gets missed, for you or for us. Serving Granger, Grimes, Johnston, Urbandale, Ankeny, and the Des Moines metro.
