Lawn Care Services by Phelps Lawn Care

 Tired of spending your weekends mowing, weeding, or dealing with patchy grass? Phelps Lawn Care provides reliable, professional lawn care and maintenance in Carroll County, IL so you can enjoy a lush, healthy yard without the hassle.

We use professional equipment and tailor every service to your yard’s needs. 

Our Comprehensive Lawn Care Services Include:

• Lawn mowing & edging (weekly or bi-weekly)

                  - We also offer Garden Bed Maintenance as a mowing add on.

• Hedge & shrub trimming
• Mulching services
• Core aeration & dethatching
• Overseeding & lawn repair
• Lawn fertilization (Weed & Feed)
• Lawn seeding & new lawn installation

Lawn Mowing Service

We keep your grass looking sharp and healthy with weekly or bi-weekly mowing at our standard 3-inch height. Each visit includes precise edging, weed trimming, and blowing clippings off hard surfaces for a clean finish.

Mowing Frequency Options

• Weekly: Standard pricing based on sq/ft
• Bi-weekly: 20% upcharge over weekly rate

Helpful Tips for Lawn Mowing in Carroll County

• Best time: Mow weekly during peak growing season (May–September)
• Recommended height: Keep grass at 2.5–3 inches for stronger roots
• Pro tip: Mow when grass is dry and never remove more than one-third of the blade at a time

Hedge Trimming & Shrub Care

We shape hedges and shrubs to improve appearance and plant health. Recommended 2–4 times per year depending on growth.

Helpful Tips for Hedge Trimming

• Best time: Late spring or early fall
• Lightly trim — never remove more than one-third of the growth at once

Mulching Services

We clear old mulch and weeds, then apply fresh mulch to retain moisture, suppress weeds, and improve the look of your beds.

Helpful Tips for Mulching

• Best time: Late spring or early fall
• Apply 2–4 inches deep, keeping it a few inches away from plant stems

Core Aeration & Dethatching

We pull small plugs of soil to relieve compaction and remove thick thatch so air, water, and nutrients can reach the roots. Available in both spring and fall.

Helpful Tips for Aeration & Dethatching in Carroll County

• Dethatching: Best in early spring (late March – mid-April)
• Core aeration: Best in early fall (September–October)
• Spring aeration also works for our heavy clay soils

Overseeding

We thicken thin or patchy lawns by adding new seed, usually after aeration.

Helpful Tips for Overseeding

• Best time: Late summer to early fall
• Keep the area moist for the first 2–3 weeks after seeding

Lawn Fertilization (Weed & Feed)Seasonal applications provide the right nutrients for strong growth and help control weeds.

Simple Fertilizer Schedule

• Early Spring: Crabgrass preventer
• Late Spring: Broadleaf weed control
• Summer: Insect control as needed
• Fall: Root-building fertilizer

Lawn Seeding & New Lawn Installation

We prepare the soil and install or repair lawns for healthy, uniform growth.

Helpful Tips for Lawn Seeding

• Best time: Late summer to early fall
• Keep soil consistently moist until grass is established

Our Standard Property Maintenance Package

Enjoy a beautiful yard all year with one easy monthly payment. Includes regular mowing, trimming, fertilization, mulching, and seasonal cleanups — fully customized to your property.

Ready for a lush, low-maintenance lawn?

Contact us today. Let’s make your yard the envy of the neighborhood!