5.0 rated · Locally Owned, Locally Sourced · Cedar Falls + Cedar Valley · (319) 269-6739
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The things people ask before they book. If yours is not here, call or text (319) 269-6739 and ask a human.

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★★★★★ 5.0 on HomeAdvisor
🛻 Since 2020
🌱 Owner-operated
Common Questions

Everything people ask us.

Do you give free estimates?

Yes. Every quote is free and in person, and you get the real number before any work starts.

What areas do you serve?

Cedar Falls, Waterloo, Hudson, Janesville, Evansdale, Elk Run Heights, Raymond, Dewar, and the surrounding Black Hawk County communities. We are based in Cedar Falls.

What services do you offer?

Ten core services: lawn mowing, lawn applications (fertilizer and weed control), bed maintenance and installation, hedge and bush trimming, mulching and river rock, edging, spring and fall cleanups, aeration and overseed, dethatching, and pavement pressure washing.

Do I need to sign a contract?

No. There are no contracts. Recurring service continues because you want it to, not because paperwork says so.

What are your hours?

Monday through Saturday, 7 AM to 7 PM. Closed Sundays.

How do I pay?

Credit card or check.

Who actually shows up to do the work?

The owner. Grassroots is owner-operated, which is exactly why the reviews read the way they do.

Do you handle commercial properties?

Yes. Mowing and property care for homes and businesses across the Cedar Valley, including storefront and office frontage on dependable schedules.

When should I fertilize my lawn in Iowa?

Mid-September and late October to early November are the key windows for cool-season lawns per Iowa State Extension, with an optional lighter round in April or May. See our fertilizer timing guide for the full schedule.

When should I aerate and overseed?

Mid-August through mid-September. Warm soil germinates the seed and the cool fall establishes it before winter. Book in midsummer because the window fills up.

Do you do snow removal?

Our current published lineup is the ten lawn and property services listed on this site. If you need something you do not see, call and ask: (319) 269-6739. If we do not do it, we will say so straight.

How fast can you start?

It depends on the season and the current route. Ask with your free quote and you will get a realistic start date, not a promise that slips.

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Address305 Bergstrom Blvd
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
HoursMon to Sat, 7 AM to 7 PM
Closed Sundays
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