Lawn Care & General Contracting · Kelso, Washington
A lawn you're proud
to come home to.
We do both residential and commercial work — from a single front yard to apartment complexes and office parks. Mowing, cleanups, and year-round care from a local crew that shows up on time and treats your property like their own. New: concrete, painting, flooring and carpentry.
What we do
One crew for every season.
From weekly mowing to stump removal and pressure washing, we handle the work that keeps your property looking its best. We take care of homes and businesses alike — from a single front yard to apartment complexes, offices, and commercial grounds on a regular schedule. No job too big or too small.
Mowing & edging
Clean cuts, crisp edges, and clippings handled. Weekly or every other week — your call.
Spring & fall cleanups
Leaves, branches, and winter mess — gone. We leave your yard ready for the season ahead.
Hedge & shrub trimming
Shaped, healthy hedges and shrubs that frame your home instead of hiding it.
Mulch & bed care
Fresh mulch, weeded beds, and clean lines that make the whole yard look finished.
Aeration & seeding
We loosen compacted soil and overseed thin spots so your grass grows in thick.
Lawn health
Fertilizing and weed control on a schedule, so your lawn stays green without the guesswork.
Pressure washing
Driveways, walkways, patios, and porches washed clean and looking new again.
Stump removal & leveling
Old tree stumps pulled out and low, uneven spots leveled — a clean slate for your yard.
Brush & overgrowth clearing
Neglected lawns, blackberry briars, and heavy brush cut back and hauled away.
General contractingNew
Now we build, pour, and paint.
The same crew that keeps your property looking right can now fix what sits on it — concrete, painting, flooring, decks and fences. Licensed general contracting for homes and commercial buildings, from a half-day repair to a full exterior. One local outfit, one number, one invoice.
Concrete & flatwork
Driveways, walkways, patios and slabs — poured, finished, or torn out and replaced. Cracked and spalling concrete repaired.
Interior & exterior painting
Walls, ceilings and trim inside; siding, soffits and fascia out. Prepped and washed first, because that is what makes it last.
Flooring
Vinyl plank, laminate and tile laid level, old carpet hauled out, subfloor made right, and the trim put back properly.
Decks, fences & structures
New decks and fence lines, rotted boards and gates replaced, plus sheds, pergolas and patio covers built to match the house.
Patios, walls & drainage
Paver patios and walkways, block and timber retaining walls, and French drains that move standing water away before the wet season.
Repairs & punch-list
Drywall patched and textured, siding and trim rot cut out, gutters re-hung, and the whole list of small jobs done in one visit.
Free estimates, written quotes before work starts, and materials billed at cost.
Commercial grounds maintenance
Property managers: one crew, one invoice.
We keep offices, apartment communities, and condo associations looking sharp on a schedule you can set your watch by — so tenants stop calling you about the landscaping.
Offices & business parks
Entrances, islands, and common areas kept crisp — the first thing your clients and tenants see.
Apartments & multi-family
Large turf areas, courtyards, and walkways on a recurring schedule, with cleanups between turnovers.
Condos & HOAs
Consistent, board-friendly maintenance across every unit and shared space — one predictable line item.
Retail & storefronts
Curb appeal that opens with you — trimmed beds, clean walks, and pressure-washed entries.
Medical & professional
Clinics and professional buildings where a tidy property is part of the impression you make.
Churches, schools & civic
Bigger grounds, tighter budgets, and events you can't be late for. We plan around your calendar.
Why property managers stay with us
- Licensed & insured — certificate of insurance provided on request, before we start.
- Service on a written contract — weekly, bi-weekly, or seasonal, with the scope in writing so there are no surprises.
- One crew for the whole property — mowing, beds, hedges, cleanups, pressure washing, and storm debris. No coordinating four vendors.
- The owner is on the truck — German runs the crew himself, so the person who walked your property is the person maintaining it.
- Itemized invoices, emailed — clean documentation for your books and your board.
- Already serving commercial accounts across Kelso and Longview — references available.
Free walkthrough and a written proposal for your property — no obligation.
Just need your own yard done? Homes are most of what we do — see residential services or get a free estimate.
A year on your lawn
Lawns don't take a season off. Neither do we.
Here's how we keep your yard healthy through the whole year.
Spring
- Spring cleanup
- First mow & edging
- Bed prep & fresh mulch
- Fertilizing kickoff
Summer
- Weekly mowing
- Hedge & shrub trimming
- Weed control
- Watering checkups
Fall
- Leaf removal
- Aeration & overseeding
- Final cut of the year
- Gutter-line cleanup
Winter
- Dormant pruning
- Storm debris cleanup
- Equipment-free rest for turf
- Spring planning
Where we work
Areas we serve across Southwest Washington.
We're a Kelso-based crew that works the I-5 corridor — from the Cowlitz County lowlands south into Clark County and north toward Lewis County. Here's where you'll find our trucks.
Cowlitz County
This is home. Most of our week is spent on lawns right here — from our base in Kelso and next-door Longview out to the Lexington area just north of town, plus Castle Rock, Kalama, and Woodland.
- Castle Rock
- Kalama
- Kelso
- Lexington
- Longview
- Woodland
Clark County
Heading south down I-5, we take care of yards around Ridgefield, Battle Ground, and La Center, and on the Vancouver, Camas, and Washougal side of east Clark County — the north edge of the Portland–Vancouver metro.
- Battle Ground
- Camas
- La Center
- Ridgefield
- Vancouver
- Washougal
Lewis County
Up north where I-5 runs into Lewis County, we make the trip up to the Chehalis and Centralia area too. It's a bit of a drive from Kelso, so give us a shout and we'll let you know the next day we're headed your way.
- Centralia
- Chehalis
Don't see your town on the list? Just ask for a free estimate — and we'll tell you straight if you're within our reach.
Why neighbors choose JR
Small crew. High standards.
You get the owner
German, the owner, is on the truck — not behind a desk. The person who quotes your yard is the same person who takes care of it.
We show up
Same crew, same day each week. If weather moves the schedule, you'll hear from us first — not wonder where we are.
Fair, simple pricing
A clear quote before we start. No contracts required, no surprise fees, and no charge for estimates.
From the neighborhood
What customers say
"JR Lawn Care is the best service provider I've ever had for landscaping and ongoing yard work. They also pressure washed our driveway and front porch, which looked fantastic. I recommend them to anyone looking for a hardworking, diligent, and professional team to care for their lawn."— Beth FitzGibbon · Google review
"The best landscaper — an honest man and extremely kind. He leveled my pool and removed a giant tree stump and did a phenomenal job. He works hard, gets it done, and explains and communicates what he's doing. I 100% recommend this company for any landscaping job."— Noelia Aguilar · Google review
"German and his team did an amazing job clearing our neglected lawn and the berry briars. Highly recommend their services to anyone!"— Kim & Bill Smith · Google review
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Good questions
Frequently asked questions.
Do you do residential and commercial work?
Do you really do concrete, painting, and flooring — or just yard work?
Which towns do you serve?
Do you require a long-term contract?
How do estimates and pricing work?
How often should my lawn be mowed?
Can you deal with moss, thatch, and thin, patchy grass?
Do you handle more than mowing?
Free estimates
Let's take a look at your yard.
Tell us a little about your yard and what you need. We'll get back to you within one business day with a clear, no-pressure quote.
Prefer to talk?
Not sure if we cover your street? Just ask — estimates are always free.
Get your free quote
Pick the services your yard needs from a quick checklist, and we'll put together a free, no-pressure quote — usually within one business day.
Request a quote online →Prefer email? Send us a message instead — we reply personally, usually the same day.