Green Acres Lawn Care & Landscaping

We keep a credit or debit card on file and charge it automatically the day after each mowing service is completed. No upfront payment is required.

Billing Details

• Weekly recurring charge starting at $60 (standard weekly service; varies by lawn size)
• Payment is per service, not on a monthly basis
• Only one credit card can be kept on file at a time
• The first week may have a different charge if double mowing is required
• Weekly charge remains consistent once established

Service Schedule

You’ll be assigned a specific weekly service day, typically occurring on Saturdays or Mondays. We charge the card on file the day after your scheduled mowing is completed.

Documentation

A paid invoice or receipt is emailed to you following each mowing service to confirm the transaction.

If you’d like to set up recurring lawn mowing service with us, contact our office to get started.

Yes, we provide comprehensive trimming and pruning services for hedges, bushes, and trees up to 15 feet tall. Hedge trimming is a separate service from standard lawn mowing and requires a custom assessment.

How Our Hedge Trimming Service Works

• We send an estimator to evaluate your property and provide a detailed estimate
• Our hedge trimming service starts at around $399
• Hedge trimming is typically performed as part of a cleanup visit where we handle multiple tasks during the same appointment

Scheduling and Frequency

Hedge trimming is available on an as-needed, à la carte basis. You can request it whenever your hedges need attention. After we’ve completed initial services for you, we can offer consistent pricing based on our previous work, making it easy to budget for future trims. Simply contact us each time you need hedge trimming services scheduled.

If you’d like to schedule a hedge trimming estimate or discuss your landscaping needs, reach out to our team today.

Outdoor lighting costs vary depending on your specific installation and how you’re adding it to your service:

• One-time addition to Christmas packages: $140–$210 — This is the cost to add ground stake lighting to an existing Christmas decoration package. The initial cost is typically around $140, though some installations run $210 depending on scope. Starting the following year, your monthly service price will be adjusted to account for the ground stake lighting.
• Landscape bed installation: $245 — For permanent landscape bed lighting installations.
• Comprehensive driveway bed lighting: $360 — This includes lighting for flower beds on both sides of the driveway, covering both the smaller bed on the right side and the larger bed on the left side.

Our ground stake lighting features LED lights that can be changed to different colors on site, giving you flexibility in your design. The exact cost for your installation will depend on the number and size of beds you want to light and whether you’re adding this to an existing package or installing it as a standalone service.

To discuss your outdoor lighting vision and get a customized quote, reach out to our team today.

Our comprehensive lawn care program consists of six annual applications, strategically scheduled approximately every 4–6 weeks throughout the year, beginning in early to mid-March based on local weather conditions.

What’s Included in Each Treatment

• Granular Fertilizer: We apply a slow-release, mostly organic granular fertilizer that nourishes your lawn throughout the month. The granules remain on the lawn until activated by water or rain, which carries the nutrients to the root zone to enhance grass density and promote overall lawn health.
• Weed Control: We apply targeted liquid weed control treatments. Rather than blanket spraying, we selectively spray individual visible weeds, which is more effective at eliminating the entire root system and preventing regrowth. For yards with extensive weed coverage, we perform full-yard weed treatment as needed.
• Pre-Emergent Treatments: The first two applications include pre-emergent herbicide that creates a barrier to prevent annual weed seeds—particularly crabgrass—from germinating.
• Seasonal Adjustments: The third, fourth, and fifth applications focus on essential nutrients and soil conditioning. During hot summer months, we carefully manage nitrogen levels to help grass withstand heat stress.

Safety and Drying Time

After liquid weed treatment is applied, we recommend waiting 1–2 hours for the treatment to dry before allowing children or pets on the treated lawn. Once dry, the area is completely safe.

Pricing

Typically around $58 per application for the standard six-application program. Some customers opt for a minimum four-application package at around $50 per treatment, depending on your service package.

Additional Features

• Advance Notification: You’ll receive email and text message notification one day prior to each scheduled application.
• Complimentary Service Calls: If weeds persist after our treatments, we offer complimentary service calls to address the issue.
• Free Supplemental Spot Treatments: During high weed pressure periods, particularly in summer months, we provide free supplemental spot treatments.

Our philosophy focuses on creating a healthy, robust lawn as the primary defense against weed growth. By enhancing grass density and providing essential nutrients, we naturally suppress weed development. We follow Illinois Department of Agriculture guidelines for application timing and rates, and we customize treatments to meet your environmental preferences and specific lawn conditions. If you’d like to learn more about how we can help your lawn thrive, feel free to reach out for a consultation.

Yes, we provide both lawn aeration and overseeding services, typically performed together during the fall season (late August through October). These services are available as part of our lawn care program or as optional add-ons.

How Our Aeration Process Works

Our aeration involves using a machine to pull 2–3 inch soil plugs from your lawn. When combined with overseeding, we spread approximately two pounds of seed per thousand square feet. The seed falls directly into the aeration holes, which promotes easier germination and helps improve lawn density.

Why Aeration Matters

• Breaks up clay and compacted soil that can restrict root growth
• Allows grass roots to access nutrients, water, and air more effectively
• Creates channels for nitrogen, oxygen, and rainwater to penetrate the root zone
• Promotes stronger root development and lusher grass growth
• Naturally suppresses weed development
• Improves overall soil health and nutrient absorption

We recommend aerating your lawn at least once a year to maintain a healthy root zone. Full results from aeration and overseeding are typically visible in the following growing season.

Availability and Scheduling

We offer aeration during both spring and fall seasons. Fall aeration typically runs from late August through October, contingent on ground conditions and weather. Spring aeration slots tend to fill quickly, and we currently have limited availability during spring. Fall aeration books up on a first-come, first-served basis, so we recommend scheduling early in the season. When we schedule your service, we’ll notify you one week in advance and send a reminder the day before your appointment.

Service Cost

Our aeration service is priced at around $88.

Ready to improve your lawn’s health and density? Contact us today to schedule your aeration and overseeding service.

Yes, we offer annual grub control treatment as part of our lawn care program. This is a preventative service that targets grub larvae before they can cause significant damage to your lawn.

Pricing and Timing

Our grub control treatment typically costs around $60–$70 for a single annual application. We apply grub control during our third round of fertilization, typically in June or early July. This timing is strategically important because it targets grub larvae during their active period before they mature and cause the most damage.

Why Grub Control Matters

Grubs are beetle larvae that feed on grass roots and can cause substantial lawn damage, including:

• Dead patches and yellowing areas in your lawn
• Weakened root systems that make grass vulnerable
• Secondary damage from animals (skunks, raccoons, moles) that dig up your lawn to feed on the grubs
• Transformation into Japanese beetles that cause additional plant damage

We recommend this treatment for all our clients, especially after drought conditions when grub populations tend to be more problematic. A single preventative application during the optimal window is far more effective and cost-efficient than dealing with extensive lawn damage later in the season.

If you’re concerned about grub damage or want to protect your lawn proactively, let’s discuss whether grub control is right for your property.

We offer flexible options for getting an estimate and scheduling service to fit your preferences.

Getting an Estimate

You can receive an estimate in two ways:

• Remote estimate: We provide quotes using satellite measurements. Simply provide your address and contact information, and we’ll send you a quote without requiring an in-person visit.
• In-person estimate: Contact our office by phone to arrange a convenient time for a representative to visit your property. Our team will assess the required work, provide a detailed quote, and you’re welcome to be present to discuss specific needs and highlight areas of concern.

Accepting Your Estimate

Once you receive your estimate, you can accept it in the following ways:

• Click the accept link or checkboxes sent to you in the email
• Call our office to accept over the phone

Payment and Scheduling

After accepting your estimate, the next steps depend on the service type:

• Services requiring a deposit: A 50% deposit is required to confirm the labor rate and schedule your service. This can be paid by credit card over the phone or using a card on file.
• Services with no upfront payment: You’ll receive an email to update your payment method. Billing occurs the day after service completion.

Once payment is processed, you’ll be scheduled and notified of your service date.

Ready to get started? Contact us today to request your estimate and schedule your service.

Our pond cleaning service is around $595 for a typical 500–600 gallon pond, which includes up to six hours of labor. The standard $95 service call fee is waived when you schedule a full cleaning. Any required materials beyond the base service will be charged separately.

What’s Included in Comprehensive Pond Cleaning

• Water management: Draining water into temporary 500-gallon holding tanks and safely transferring fish to the tanks during the cleaning process
• Thorough cleaning: Power washing rocks and the pond base using professional-grade equipment, and extracting accumulated muck and debris with export pumps
• Plant and wildlife care: Removing specified vegetation like cattails and lily pads by extracting their root systems, trimming back aquatic plants like irises and grasses, and relocating turtles and frogs when feasible
• Equipment maintenance: Inspecting and repairing pond components such as lighting, cleaning or replacing filter pads, and inspecting equipment like UV filters for potential issues
• System checks: Checking the autofill system to ensure proper functionality
• Refilling: Returning the pond to its proper water level and returning fish to the cleaned pond

If necessary repairs can be completed within the allocated six hours during the cleaning, no additional labor charges will apply. Optional add-ons like winter preparation equipment such as pond heaters can be incorporated upon request.

If you have a pond that needs professional cleaning and maintenance, let’s discuss how we can help restore it to its best condition.

Our spring cleanup service starts at around $400 for a quarter-day service, which includes two workers for approximately two hours of work (four man-hours total). This base service covers basic winter leaf removal and light trimming.

Pricing by Service Level

• Quarter-day service: around $400 — Basic cleanup with two workers for two hours
• Half-day service: around $700 — Extended work for larger properties or more detailed tasks
• Extended services: $700–$935+ — For comprehensive work like detailed weeding, fence-line trimming, garden bed shaping, and additional hours

Additional Services

Additional services are priced separately and can be added to your cleanup:

• Mulch installation: approximately $105 per yard
• Trench edging: typically increases total cost by $300–$400
• Brick removal, perennial plant cleanup, and other specialized work: determined during estimate

The final price depends on your yard size, the specific tasks required (such as trimming backyard fence-line bushes, shaping garden beds, or removing debris), and the total man-hours needed. We also offer ongoing lawn maintenance services for properties requiring regular weekly visits, priced separately from one-time cleanup services.

To get an accurate quote tailored to your property’s needs, we recommend scheduling an on-site estimate so we can evaluate your yard and provide a detailed, customized quote.