Iowa cost guide
Lawn Fertilization cost in Iowa
Quick answer
Lawn Fertilization in Iowa costs an estimated $64 - $99 per application. That is 1% below the national average, because landscaping workers in Iowa earn $19.84 an hour versus $20.33 nationally (BLS May 2025).
- Estimate (per application)
- $64 - $99
- Typical
- -
- vs US average
- -1%
- Rank (1 = priciest)
- #28 of 51
Estimates compiled .
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Estimated cost in Iowa: $320 - $490 (5 applications at per application)
Planning estimate only. Confirm with written quotes.
What affects lawn fertilization prices in Iowa
- Lawn square footage, which sets how much product is applied.
- Number of applications per season and whether weed control is bundled.
- Grass type and soil condition; some lawns need lime or soil amendments.
- State and local rules on fertilizer and pesticide application.
- Local labor costs: Iowa landscaping wages are 1% below the national average, and labor is about 50% of this job's price.
How Iowa compares
Lawn Fertilization companies in Iowa
Other landscaping costs in Iowa
- Lawn Mowing$43 - $70
- Yard Cleanup$120 - $390
- Shrub & Hedge Trimming$39 - $73
- Gardener$34 - $64
- Tree Removal$390 - $1,200
- Sod Installation$0.99 - $1.98
- Artificial Turf Installation$9.92 - $25
- Sprinkler System Installation$595 - $2,000
- Landscape Design$685 - $2,950
- Landscaping Installation$2,950 - $15,800
- Paver Patio$9.89 - $17
- Retaining Wall$35 - $64
- French Drain$9.87 - $35
- Landscape Lighting$79 - $295
- Xeriscaping$4.95 - $20
- Snow Removal$29 - $69
- Commercial Lawn Care$785 - $1,550
Lawn Fertilization cost in Iowa: common questions
How much does lawn fertilization cost in Iowa?
About $64 - $99 per application. The US range is $65 - $100 (HomeGuide).
Is lawn fertilization more expensive in Iowa than average?
Iowa ranks #28 of 51 for landscaping wages, so lawn fertilization runs 1% below the national average.
What affects lawn fertilization prices in Iowa?
Lawn square footage, which sets how much product is applied. Number of applications per season and whether weed control is bundled. Grass type and soil condition; some lawns need lime or soil amendments. State and local rules on fertilizer and pesticide application.
How do I find lawn fertilization companies in Iowa?
Local Landscaping lists 31 businesses offering this service in Iowa, including in Sioux City, Cedar Falls, Altoona, Dubuque and 8 more. Ask each for how many applications are in the program, which products are used and whether re-treatment is free.
Planning estimate: US range from HomeGuide (2025) adjusted for Iowa by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 landscaping wage. Businesses listed here have not set or confirmed these prices.