MD Mowing · Lake Forest, Illinois

Fall leaf cleanup on the North Shore.

Lawns, garden beds and parkways cleared, with leaves hauled off-site. Local, owner-led care for your property this fall, and residential snow removal for the season ahead.

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Parkway and lawn after an MD Mowing fall leaf cleanup
The same parkway covered in fallen leaves before MD Mowing's cleanup
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Serving the North Shore — Lake Forest Highland Park Lake Bluff

A real local business, not a franchise.

Locally owned, owner-led

Marcus Dan started the business in 2023 and still runs every job. The same crew shows up for every weekly cut — no rotating subcontractors, no one you haven't met.

Flat seasonal pricing

Recurring customers pay the same weekly rate from the first spring cut through the last fall cleanup. No surprises, no mid-season increases, no add-ons tacked onto the invoice.

Fast, honest quotes

Recurring work is quoted within 24 hours. For hardscape, we come out and measure before quoting — you get a firm number for the whole project up front.

Full-service landscape care, one crew.

Fall cleanup for lawns, beds and parkways, with off-site leaf hauling. Request a one-time cleanup or ask about a return visit while leaves are falling. Leaf cleanup details →
Residential driveway and walkway snow removal. Contact us before the first snowfall to discuss your property, scope and route availability. Snow removal details →
Lawn maintenance
Weekly or biweekly mowing from April through October, with string-trimming, blow-off, and bed-edge touch-ups included on every visit. Flat seasonal pricing, same crew every week.
Beds, mulch, edging & retaining walls
Flower bed forming
Shaping and restoring beds along walks, driveways, and foundations. We re-cut the edge, clear overgrowth, and prep the ground so the next layer of mulch or plantings sits right.
Edging
Clean, consistent lines along driveways, walkways, and garden beds. It's the small detail that separates a maintained lawn from a cared-for one.
Mulching
Fresh mulch installation — brown or black — delivered, raked, and finished to depth. Holds soil moisture, slows weeds, and gives the beds a grounded look for the whole season.
Retaining walls & hardscape
Custom stone walls, garden walls, and bed restorations. Each project is priced individually after a site visit, with drainage and course-by-course leveling built in.

Real projects. Local care.

See the finished work here, then explore the Gallery for project details and clearly labeled before-and-after photos.

Green backyard lawn beneath mature trees, with a mower at the edge of the photograph

Founded by Marcus Dan in 2023.

A homegrown North Shore business providing lawn care, landscaping and winter snow removal.

Meet Marcus

MD Mowing was founded in 2023 by Marcus Dan, a local student-athlete at Lake Forest High School (LFHS). Balancing life as an LFHS varsity linebacker and wrestler with a deep-rooted passion for entrepreneurship, Marcus built MD Mowing on the values of hard work, reliability, and hometown pride.

When you hire MD Mowing, you aren't just getting premium lawn care, landscaping, and winter snow removal — you're directly supporting a homegrown, student-operated North Shore business. Marcus and his team take personal pride in keeping Lake Forest, Lake Bluff, Highland Park, and the surrounding communities looking immaculate in every season.

— Marcus Dan · Founder, MD Mowing · LFHS Scouts

Where we work.

Based in Lake Forest, serving these North Shore and Lake County communities. Availability depends on the service, property and route. Include your town or ZIP when requesting a quote so we can confirm the fit.

Call (847) 772-4803
Lake Forest60045
Highland Park60035
Lake Bluff60044
Libertyville60048
Knollwood60044
Deerfield60015
North Chicago60064
Highwood
Waukegan
Green Oaks
Lincolnshire

Answers before you ask.

Where do you work?

Lake Forest, Highland Park, Lake Bluff, Knollwood, North Chicago, Libertyville, Deerfield, Highwood, Waukegan, Green Oaks and Lincolnshire. Service and route availability are confirmed for each property before booking.

How often do you mow?

Weekly from April through October is standard. Biweekly is available for lighter properties. We'll recommend what fits your yard on the first visit.

Do you offer one-time cleanups?

Yes. Spring and fall cleanups, mid-season refreshes, and post-storm pickups can all be booked without signing up for recurring service.

Do you take on hardscape projects?

Yes. Retaining walls, garden walls, and bed restorations are priced individually after a brief site visit so we can give you a firm number before any work starts.

How do I get a quote?

Fill out the form below, email us, or call directly. Recurring work is quoted within 24 hours. Hardscape projects need a short site visit first.

Do recurring customers get better pricing?

Yes. Weekly and biweekly clients get a flat seasonal rate and priority on the schedule over one-off visits.

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Choose your service and tell us where your property is. We'll check the scope and route availability before confirming a quote or visit. Prefer to talk? Give us a call.

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