DIY Vs. Professional Lawn Care: Which Actually Saves You More?

Compare the costs side by side! 

Think DIY lawn care is saving you money? This guide may change your mind! The experts at Custom Lawn & Landcape are breaking down how much time and money it actually takes to manage your lawn to professional standards.  

Here’s what you’ll gain from our guide:

  • A detailed cost breakdown of DIY & professional lawn care services  
  • What it takes to manage your own lawn care successfully 
  • Learn the suprising benefits of hiring professional lawn care

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      Deidre Hayden
      2024 Update:
      Yet again, Jason comes in clutch. This time I had an actual irrigation "emergency" and he immediately knew what to do when he saw it. He also spent the time to educate me on why the issue occurred and made suggestions for the future. I honestly don't know how this guy doesn't run his own operation by now. He's a gem.
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      2023 Update:
      I wrote my first review a year ago and I just wanted to come back online and give an update. I've continued using this company and wouldn't dream of going to anyone else. Jason, once again, was truly the best. He's beyond knowledgeable and wants what's best for each of his customers. I really appreciate the time he spends talking through everything before, during and after the service. 10/10 would recommend...still.
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      2022 REVIEW:
      I have been searching for a good company to become my go-to irrigation folks and I've 100% found it in Custom Lawn & Landscape. Setting up my appointment through Billy was super easy and he listened to my concerns about a previous experience with another company. He assured me that I would get the best by choosing CL&L.
      They gave me plenty of heads up for my appointment window and Jason G. (the Irrigation Dept. Manager) showed up right on time. He was super kind and very educational. I like to learn and he was all about explaining everything in detail. He found a couple things that were causing issues and after getting my approval, he quickly handled the repair right then and there. He also priced a new controller for me so I could go ahead and start saving up for it as mine is quite a dinosaur!
      I'll definitely continue to use this company for my irrigation needs! I highly recommend them. Bring on summer! Thanks again Jason!
      Aric Peters
      Cole is always awesome and quick with recommendations. Our lawn has never looked better. Customer lawn has given us the perfect lawn!
      Aric Peters
      Jaime Bluma
      Thank you to Troy Wingert and his team for customizing a program for my lawn. Great customer experience and look forward to working with Troy and crew moving forward!!!
      Dennis Boman
      Rene provided us with great service and helped especially with our box demonstrating how it worked and some of the quirks with our system.
      Annette Elms
      Sean O'Dwyer is THE BEST Lawn Specialist....he helps make our yard look amazing!!
      Jake Sweatman
      They are the most reliable, professional, and responsive company I think I have ever interacted with.
      Angela Fazlic
      We LOVE our guy Cole!
      Thank you for always greeting our crazy dogs and helping me pick their toys up at the last minute (I’m sorry 😬)! We appreciate you moving with us and the great service!
      Tim Helfer
      Cole does a nice job, communicates well and my lawn looks great.
      Randy Wright
      We have used Custom Lawn for all of our lawn care needs for several years. We have found them to be reliable and responsive to our concerns when we call. Shawn has really been helpful and diligent. I would recommend them if you are looking for a professional lawn care service.
      Patty Petzold
      Cole is not only kind , professional but exceptional in his work ethic. I appreciate all he does for my lawn care. Thank you Cole🌻
      James O'Dwyer
      I wanted to thank Chad for all of his work turning on and replacing heads in our sprinkler system. He has excellent attention to details and is very friendly.
      Edna Smith
      Our experience with Customer Landscape has from the beginning been amazing. Everyone has been easy to work with.

      Sean O’Dwyer lets us know when he will be at our home. He is very detailed with what treatment he will doing and the condition of our lawn and what we need to do.

      This is our second season with Custom Lawn and Landscape and we have never been disappointed with the service and communication we have received from Sean and the rest of the staff.
      Aric Peters
      Cole is always awesome and quick with recommendations. Our lawn has never looked better. Customer lawn has given us the perfect lawn!
      Aric Peters
      Angela Fazlic
      We LOVE our guy Cole!
      Thank you for always greeting our crazy dogs and helping me pick their toys up at the last minute (I’m sorry 😬)! We appreciate you moving with us and the great service!
      Dennis Boman
      Rene provided us with great service and helped especially with our box demonstrating how it worked and some of the quirks with our system.
      Tim Helfer
      Cole does a nice job, communicates well and my lawn looks great.
      Barbara Petersen
      Custom Lawn & Landscape does a fantastic job of taking care of our yard and their communication and information are top notch!
      Patty Petzold
      Cole is not only kind , professional but exceptional in his work ethic. I appreciate all he does for my lawn care. Thank you Cole🌻
      Yamelly Weida
      Cole is on top of his game and friendly!
      Ed Rodina
      Just like to say Seth our lawn technician does a great job! Our lawn looks great. Thanks Seth
      Miles Han
      Sean never misses a spot. He genuinely cares about my lawn and customers. Great communication as well. Thanks
      Cory Harms
      Sean O’ Dwyer has been taking care of our yard for the past several seasons and it is always immaculate because of the work he does. I never have to worry about weeds, sparse grass or anything. He is always detailed about what he does! Thank you Sean
      Leslie Chandler
      Our technician, Sean O’Dwyer, has done a great job on our lawn! I appreciate the advance notice that our yard will be serviced and he takes great care that our dogs don’t escape!
      Ron Alexander
      Cole does a good job keeping me up to date on his servicing of the lawn. Have been pleased with Custom Lawn for a long time.
      Michele Schwab
      We love custom lawn and landscape. They have great technicians but our favorite is Cole Jensen. He proactively communicates with us what day he will be coming. He always gives us great feedback on the condition of our lawn and information about each application he applies. He is kind and easy to work with!
      Michele Schwab
      Jaime Bluma
      Thank you to Troy Wingert and his team for customizing a program for my lawn. Great customer experience and look forward to working with Troy and crew moving forward!!!
      Isabella Fedo
      Talk to Troy today and he was extremely accommodating and eilling to customize services for our needs! I left today feeling like my patronage mattered!
      Larry Shaw
      When Custom Lawn took over my lawn maintenance, I had a weak lawn with bare spots and weeds. Now I have the best lawn on the block, thick beautiful grass and no weeds. Cole is always willing to go the extra mile to take care of us.
      Bonney Root
      During the rainy season you may call it Chaos! I call it good lawn service from Custom Lawn. I have never had a tire Spin in my yard because of mowing wet grass! Luis and Elmer mow, trim, blow off my driveway and patio. They are very courteous, respectful and when they leave my home it is always "a good job well done." Thank you Luis and Elmer. I highly recommend Custom Lawn Service to do your Landscaping and mowing.
      Maria Harris
      Jason is very professional, polite and takes great care of us year after year!
      Annette Elms
      Sean O'Dwyer is THE BEST Lawn Specialist....he helps make our yard look amazing!!
      Marcia Ubben
      Jason has serviced my irrigation for years and does a great job! Always friendly and professional. Has a thorough knowledge of the system.
      Min Bachar
      Cole has been great informing us & doing a great job for our lawn!
      Lisa Thompson
      Cole at Custom Lawn does a great job of keeping us advised on the needs of our lawn. He responds to our requests quickly. Cole lets us know when treatment is scheduled and never treats our lawn unless we have given the ok. We appreciate Cole’s high level of communication. We have used Custom Lawn for 2 years and notice and HUGE difference in our lawn. It is beautiful!!!!
      Robert Haskins
      Always can count on Custom Lawn to meet and exceed my expectations of a great lawn. Always on time, great products that do the job, expert lawn specialist to give me needed information on keeping my lawn looking great. Always on time with applications. Thank you, Sean.
      Kelli B
      I recommend Custom Lawn and Landscape for your lawn needs. Troy has been great to work with!
      Mona James
      We are very pleased with the service we recieved from Custom Lawn. Jason was very helpful, professional and efficient. He arrived on time, explained the services he was to perform and he was able to troubleshoot and rectify another problem we were having with our sprinkler system. Thank you for the great customer service.
      Randy Wright
      We have used Custom Lawn for all of our lawn care needs for several years. We have found them to be reliable and responsive to our concerns when we call. Shawn has really been helpful and diligent. I would recommend them if you are looking for a professional lawn care service.
      Amanda Miller
      We are absolutely thrilled with the results of Cole Jensen's work from Custom Lawn! Throughout the year, Cole has diligently applied fertilizer to our lawn. Our lawn is lush, green, and immaculate, standing out beautifully compared to our neighbors' yards, which are plagued with weeds and dandelions. Cole's expertise and dedication have truly made a difference, and we couldn't be happier with the service provided. Thank you, Cole, for giving us a lawn we can be proud of!
      Markus Bigbee
      Paula Hurt
      Sean O’D took over the lawn care for my yard last year. It was in poor to mediocre shape with wild violets and bare spots. But after a year under his care, this spring my lawn is like green carpet. Deep green color and thick without weeds, violets and bare spots. My neighbors have commented on how lush my lawn looks. I’m very pleased.
      Julie Hanson
      Sean O'Dwyer has helped care for our yard through Custom Lawn and Landscape for a few years. Sean is polite, prompt and very professional. We highly recommend Sean and the team at Custom Lawn and Landscape. Good Work, guys!
      gia gause
      Jason does great work, awesome as always! We like that he shows us what he did, explains it and answers questions. Very professional
      Cole Dailey
      Jason did a tremendous job repairing a break in the irrigation system and getting the sprinklers ready for the year. He was very knowledgeable, easy to work with, and communicative. I’ll be working with Custom on winterization of my sprinklers moving forward.
      Beth Watson
      Jason at Custom Lawn and Landscape was absolutely wonderful. We had an issue getting our sprinkler system to start up this season and he knew exactly how to fix it. Was very informative, answered all my questions and was very personable. Highly recommend Jason.
      Jennifer Konen
      Sean O’Dywer was wonderful! Answered all my questions, very thorough and professional, always prompt!
      Don Minter
      Custom lawn have always taken great care of us. Highly recommend!
      Alex Chiu
      We had winterization done by technician Rene Flores and he was patient, respectful, and detailed-oriented. I was very happy about his great service and will sign up again next year!
      C.William Owens
      Rodrigo came out to winterize my sprinkler system. What an amazing ambassador for your company and very knowledgeable and efficient w the Rachio system! Custom Lawn is fortunate to have such a quality team member and technician! Thank you Radrigo and Cuatom Lawn!
      CWO.
      Larry Lewis
      Pam Thomas
      Wonderful service all year. Always on time, my yard had never looked better.
      Thanks for the extra care you have shown me. Thanks, Pam Thomas
      Deidre Hayden
      2024 Update:
      Yet again, Jason comes in clutch. This time I had an actual irrigation "emergency" and he immediately knew what to do when he saw it. He also spent the time to educate me on why the issue occurred and made suggestions for the future. I honestly don't know how this guy doesn't run his own operation by now. He's a gem.
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      2023 Update:
      I wrote my first review a year ago and I just wanted to come back online and give an update. I've continued using this company and wouldn't dream of going to anyone else. Jason, once again, was truly the best. He's beyond knowledgeable and wants what's best for each of his customers. I really appreciate the time he spends talking through everything before, during and after the service. 10/10 would recommend...still.
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      2022 REVIEW:
      I have been searching for a good company to become my go-to irrigation folks and I've 100% found it in Custom Lawn & Landscape. Setting up my appointment through Billy was super easy and he listened to my concerns about a previous experience with another company. He assured me that I would get the best by choosing CL&L.
      They gave me plenty of heads up for my appointment window and Jason G. (the Irrigation Dept. Manager) showed up right on time. He was super kind and very educational. I like to learn and he was all about explaining everything in detail. He found a couple things that were causing issues and after getting my approval, he quickly handled the repair right then and there. He also priced a new controller for me so I could go ahead and start saving up for it as mine is quite a dinosaur!
      I'll definitely continue to use this company for my irrigation needs! I highly recommend them. Bring on summer! Thanks again Jason!
      Merle Todd
      Excellent - Jason does great job. Best in the business.
      Paul D Amos
      Albert
      Mark Poppen
      I had Custom Lawn out for a sprinkler repair in June. After rebuilding a valve, it wasn't working again a few weeks later. I called my guy, Jason, and he came out no charge and rewired the zone. No company is perfect. I appreciate the prompt service to make it right.
      Jake Sweatman
      They are the most reliable, professional, and responsive company I think I have ever interacted with.