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Des Moines, Iowa

Your neighbor's kid.
Your lawn's best friend.

Stanley is 12 years old and runs his own lawn care business right here in Des Moines. He shows up on time, does real work, and charges a fair price. No contracts, no upsells, just a kid who takes pride in every yard.

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Quotes from $30 Parent-supervised Local kid, real work No contracts Available now
Stanley Hill mowing a front yard with a push mower in Des Moines
Stanley on the job, North of Grand neighborhood.
About Stan

A real business,
started from scratch.

StanMowing is a lawn care business right here in Des Moines. If your lawn needs attention, Stanley's on it.

"I'm Stanley. I'm 12. I saw some lawns needed to be mowed and I wanted to earn money. I also saw lawn mowing as a fun satisfying experience."
Stanley Hill, Founder, StanMowing

Stanley started StanMowing in 2026 after seeing a real need in his neighborhood. He shows up on time, works hard, and takes pride in every yard he mows.

2
Happy customers
$30+
Tailored quotes
12
Years old & in business
100%
Local, Des Moines
What We Do

Services & Pricing

Straightforward pricing, no surprises. Every yard gets the same quality work.

Lawn Mowing
Full yard mow, front and back. Clean lines, neat finish. Stanley uses a reliable push mower and takes his time to get it right.
From $30, tailored to your yard
Edge Trimming
Clean edges along driveways, sidewalks, and flower beds. Priced as a third of the mow (about $10 on a small yard, more on a bigger one).
~1/3 of mow price
Custom Quote
Bigger yard? Unusual shape? Use the calculator below or just ask, Stanley will work out a fair price.
Free estimates
Instant Quote: Enter Your Address
We estimate mowable area from Polk County parcel records and FEMA/ORNL USA Structures building-footprint data (CC BY 4.0).
What should Stanley mow?

Front- or back-only pricing uses 50% of the estimated mowable area. The $30 minimum visit price still applies. Stanley confirms the final scope before the first mow.

Looking up your yard...
Checking county parcel + FEMA/ORNL building data
Estimated price
$30
Lock it in
Pay today and Stanley knows you're real. Subscriptions get a 10% discount.
How often?
Preferred days (request only - Stanley has final say)

No selection = any day works. Stanley confirms the actual day after sign-up.

Anything Stanley should know? (optional)
How long? (subscriptions only)

Monthly total
$54
2 mows / month at $30 each, less 10% subscription discount.
Or pay $30 for one mow

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Estimated price
$30
Based on yard size. Final price confirmed after a quick look at your yard.
Now from the same family

Got dogs? Hattie picks it up.

Stanley's sister Hattie runs the cleanup side of the business. Friendly, reliable dog waste pickup — weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly. From $12 / visit. Same neighborhood, same fair pricing, billed separately so each kid earns their own.

Learn about HattiePicksItUp
Stan's Journey

Growing up in levels

Every customer gets Stanley one step closer to the next level. Here's where things stand.

Neighborhood Starter
2 regular yards. Where every great lawn business begins.
Right here
Neighborhood Pro
5 regular yards. Word-of-mouth is working and the route is dialed in.
Next goal
Lawn Legend
10+ regular yards. A real operation, a route, a schedule, and a reputation.
Unlocks at 10 yards
Progress to Neighborhood Pro 2 of 5 yards

3 more customers and Stanley reaches Neighborhood Pro. Know someone with a lawn? Send them this page.

What you get

More than just a mow.

When you sign up with Stanley, you're not signing up for a mystery. Here's what every customer gets.

Pick your days
Tell Stanley which weekdays work best when you sign up. He'll confirm the actual day, and you can change your preference any time.
Before + after photos
Stanley snaps a photo before he starts and after he finishes. Both arrive by email unless you turned notifications off.
Your own dashboard
Every visit, every photo, every receipt, your next mow date - all at stanmowing.com/account. Sign in with your email, no password needed.
Open availability
See Stanley's open days for the next two weeks at stanmowing.com/schedule. Pick a day that works, and we'll lock it in.
Heads-up if anything moves
If Stanley's away for a tournament or a school event, our system automatically shifts your mow to the next preferred day and emails you the new date.
Notes Stanley actually reads
"Gate latch sticks" or "dog out at 10am" - leave a timing note when you sign up. Stanley sees it the night before every mow.
What People Say

Reviews

Stanley just started and is building his reputation one yard at a time.

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Had your lawn mowed by Stanley? Let your neighbors know how it went. Your review helps a kid build a real business.
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Where We Work

Des Moines, Iowa

Stanley walks the North of Grand neighborhood with his mower. If you're in the area, he's your guy.

North of Grand
Nearby? If you're close to North of Grand, reach out, Stanley may be able to walk to your yard too.
Stanley with his push mower under the Pleasant St street sign in Des Moines
Pleasant St - these are Stanley's blocks.
Get in Touch

Get a Quote

Fill out the form and Stanley will get back to you fast, usually the same day.

Location
Des Moines, Iowa
Starting price
From $30, tailored to your yard
Response time
Usually same day
Availability
Spring through fall
Why Stan?
Local kid, real work, fair price. Every time.

No need to enter your yard size, we'll figure it out from your address.

What part of the yard should Stanley mow?

Front/back pricing uses half the estimated mowable area, with a $30 minimum visit price. Stanley confirms the final scope.

No spam, no pressure. Stanley will get back to you soon.

You're all set!

Stanley got your request. He'll be in touch soon, usually the same day. Get ready for a great-looking lawn.

Parent-supervised business
Stanley brings all equipment
Service agreement on file
Clear terms & responsibilities