Serving Washington & Johnson County, Iowa · Based in Kalona CALL NOW: 319-460-0937
KALONA, IOWA

Bringing quality outdoor services to Washington and Johnson County

Weekly and bi-weekly mowing, seasonal cleanups, and landscape projects — done right by a local crew.

Everett Rodgers, owner of Midwest Lawncare
“Founded in 2023, my goal is to bring quality Lawncare and Landscaping Services to Iowa City and the surrounding areas”
Owner: Everett RodgersProv 22:1
FALL 2026

Fall Leaf Cleanup

Leaves piling up? Sign up for a fall cleanup and we'll get your yard cleared before winter. In Iowa City, we can time your cleanup around the city's curbside leaf vacuum so your leaves are at the curb before your zone comes through.

Iowa City curbside leaf vacuum

The City of Iowa City vacuums leaf piles from the curb, zone by zone, usually from mid-October into late November. The city hasn't announced its 2026 dates yet. It posts the zone schedule daily on its leaf vacuum page once pickup starts.

For reference, the 2025 season ran Oct. 20 – Nov. 26. It started with Zones 6 & 7, then went to Zone 1 and continued in order.

Zone map: City of Iowa City. Search your address to find your zone.

Questions about city pickup: Iowa City Streets Division, 319-356-5181.

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WHAT WE DO

Services

Weekly & Bi-Weekly Mowing

Season-long mowing routes with clean edges and trimming.

Leaf & Spring Cleanups

Clear out leaves, sticks and debris to start or close the season.

Lawn Dethatching

Remove matted thatch so water and nutrients reach the roots.

Spring Fertilization

Get your lawn green and growing early in the season.

Landscape Projects

Custom beds, planting and outdoor upgrades.

Mulch Services

Fresh mulch for clean, finished-looking beds.

4-STEP PROGRAM

Lawn Fertilization Program

Four applications, timed to Iowa's seasons, to keep your lawn thick, green and weed-free from spring through fall. Sign up once and we'll take care of all four.

  1. Early spring · early to mid-April

    Fertilizer + crabgrass preventer

    Wakes your lawn up after winter and puts down a pre-emergent barrier before crabgrass seeds sprout, around the time forsythia blooms start to drop.

  2. Late spring · May

    Fertilizer + broadleaf weed control

    Feeds the lawn through its spring growth and targets dandelions, clover and other broadleaf weeds as they pop up with warmer weather.

  3. Summer · late June to early August

    Grub prevention

    Protects your lawn from white grubs, which feed on grass roots in late summer. We hold off on heavy fertilizer in the summer heat, when cool-season grass shouldn't be pushed.

  4. Fall · mid-September to early November

    Fertilizer + fall weed control

    Builds strong roots heading into winter for a thicker, faster green-up next spring. Fall is also the best time to knock out stubborn perennial weeds.

Exact timing shifts a little with the weather each year.

GOOGLE REVIEWS · ★ 4.9 FROM 44 REVIEWS

What neighbors are saying

★★★★★
“I highly recommend Midwest Lawncare for anyone looking for reliable, high quality mulch services. Their attention to detail and commitment to customer satisfaction really set them apart.”
Zackery Smith · Iowa City, IA
★★★★★
“Everett and the team are incredible at what they do. Highly recommend to anyone looking for custom landscaping / lawn care.”
Zach Weiss · Riverside, IA
★★★★★
“I recently hired Midwest Lawncare for a number of projects, and couldn’t be happier with the results. From the initial consultation to the final touches, the entire process was seamless and stress-free.”
Tom Duwa · Richmond, IA
★★★★★
“The Midwest Lawncare team has been a trustworthy and valuable resource to my family as it pertains to our property management. They have made themselves available for special projects and routine lawncare and have been flexible to provide a service offering that meets our needs.”
Gerald Redlinger · Kalona, IA
★★★★★
“Just hired Everett a little over a year ago for lawn care and leaf removal and I am very appreciative of the great work and attitude he has to get your lawn looking good.”
Eric West · Kalona, IA
★★★★★
“Consistently reliable, quality service at a very competitive price. Great communication.”
Shelly Carpenter · Iowa City, IA

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