Lawn, Tree & Snow Services in Stuart, Iowa

Stuart and surrounding Guthrie County properties sit on heavy clay soil that compacts, drains poorly after wet springs, and bakes in dry Julys. Our lawn care services address all of it -- mowing, weed control, fertilization, aeration, and seeding on a schedule that matches Iowa's growing season. Residential and commercial properties welcome.

Tree services are handled through SLS Tree Management, Schwinger's dedicated tree division added in 2013. Same crew, same standards, with the specialized equipment and full insurance that tree work requires. Stuart's older neighborhoods have mature ash, oak, and elm that need proper care -- and Iowa's ice storms and derecho events mean storm cleanup is a regular part of the work.

Iowa averages 30-35 inches of snow per year. Stuart's proximity to I-80 keeps the main artery moving, but residential driveways and commercial parking lots are a different matter after an overnight storm. We run plow trucks, snow blowers, and hand shoveling for every situation. De-icing salt and sand available. Seasonal contracts and per-event service.

For new lawns, construction site restoration, or bare areas that need to be re-established from scratch. Traditional overseeding works for thin areas. Hydroseeding -- a sprayed slurry of seed, mulch, and fertilizer -- is faster, more even, and more cost-effective than sod on larger areas or anything with slope or erosion concerns.

Proper grading is what makes the difference between a yard that drains correctly and one that collects water against the foundation or in low spots after every rain. We do finish grading for new construction and regrading for existing properties that have developed drainage problems. Iowa's clay soils can shift and settle in ways that create low spots over time -- catching it with grading fixes the problem before it becomes a foundation or basement issue.

Broadleaf weed control is a core part of what we do. Dandelions, creeping Charlie, plantain, thistle -- these are the common pressure weeds in Guthrie County lawns and they don't go away on their own. Liquid broadleaf applications timed to the plant's growth cycle get significantly better results than just spraying on a fixed date. Pre-emergent crabgrass control in early spring keeps annual grasses from germinating in the first place.

Beyond mowing and chemical applications, we do a range of landscaping work -- mulching beds, tree and shrub planting, fire pit installation, retaining work, and general landscape improvement projects. If you have a specific project in mind, call or send us a message and we'll tell you whether it's in our wheelhouse.

We have the trucks and equipment to deliver materials for any project. Gravel, sand, fill dirt, black dirt, mulch -- whatever your project needs. Trucking and hauling for contractors and homeowners. We also haul away debris from tree work, grading projects, and yard cleanups.