Best Lawn Care Services in South Dakota

In South Dakota, with only a few no-snow-guaranteed months, taking care of your lawn might not be what you want to spend your time on. People here, whether in Sioux Falls, Rapid City, or anywhere in between, would rather be out fishing, hiking, or just enjoying the warm weather –– doing things that don’t involve yard work.

Lawn Love is here to help with that. We do the mowing, edging, and trimming so you don't have to. Our job is to make sure your lawn looks good without you having to do the work.

If you need help with your lawn, it’s easy to get started with Lawn Love. With just a few clicks, you can hire a pro to take care of your lawn, so you can get back to doing what you love.

Lawn Love: Your South Dakota lawn care experts

Our services are specially designed for South Dakota's dynamic soils, including Houdek soils, ensuring your lawn not only survives but thrives in the state's unique environmental conditions:

• Lawn mowing
• Weed control
• Lawn fertilization
• Lawn aeration
• Leaf removal
• Landscaping

Give your lawn some Lawn Love. Call (800) 706-4117, click here, or download our app to get an instant quote and service in a few days. Lawn Love makes lawn care easy.

In South Dakota, cool-season grasses tend to be the best choice due to our cold winters and warm, but not overly hot, summers. These grasses grow best in the spring and fall when temperatures are mild. 

Here are some of the best grass types for South Dakota:

Kentucky bluegrass

• Thrives in cool temperatures and recovers well from cold winters
• Needs regular watering and fertilization
• Grows best in full sun but can tolerate some shade
• Recommended for: Eastern South Dakota

Tall fescue

• Adapts well to a variety of soils
• More drought-tolerant than other cool-season grasses 
• Can handle foot traffic well
• Recommended for: Eastern, Western South Dakota

Fine fescue

• Does well in shady and dry conditions 
• Requires less fertilizer and water than many other grasses
• Has fine blades that create a dense lawn
• Recommended for: Eastern South Dakota

Perennial ryegrass

• Germinates quickly and establishes a strong root system in a short amount of time 
• Has a fine texture and green color
• Handles foot traffic well; a good choice for active lawns
• Recommended for: Eastern South Dakota

Creeping bentgrass

• Known for its fine texture and dense turf
• Needs frequent mowing and watering 
• Has good shade and cool tolerance
• Recommended for: Western South Dakota

South Dakota lawn care tips

Best time to mow

Choose mid-morning or late afternoon for mowing your lawn in South Dakota. The state's summer sun can be just as intense as its winters are harsh. Mowing during cooler parts of the day reduces stress on your grass and yourself.

Adjust mowing height

In South Dakota's climate, it's wise to keep your grass a bit taller to help it retain moisture during dry spells and provide insulation during cold snaps. Remember the one-third rule: never cut more than a third of the grass blade to avoid shocking the grass.

Aeration
Spring aeration is key in South Dakota to combat soil compaction caused by snow and heavy rains. Aeration breaks up the soil to allow air, water, and nutrients to reach the roots more effectively. Just make sure the top six to eight inches of topsoil aren’t frozen.

Watering
Early morning is the best time to water your lawn in South Dakota, especially during the hot, dry summer months. Watering in the morning reduces evaporation and helps your lawn absorb more water, making every drop count.

Common South Dakota lawn pests

South Dakotans might be used to our varying climate from hot summers to cold winters but our lawns are not. Lawns are a welcoming environment for a range of lawn pests, but they can make it difficult for grass to survive our extreme weather conditions. 

Here are some of the top lawn pests in South Dakota you should look out for:

• Grubs
• Billbugs
• Chinch bugs
• Sod webworms
• Armyworms
• Cutworms
• Spider mites
• Aphids