About Us

Urban Lawncare is a family-owned commercial lawn and landscape company, proudly serving businesses and homeowners in Northeast Kansas since 1991.

Meet our Owners

Seth and Liz Howard didn’t just take over a business—they stepped into a legacy.

Seth began working at Urban Lawncare at 16, mowing lawns and washing trucks. Years later, with a background in construction management and a deep respect for the team and clients, he was the natural choice to lead when Ron and Michelle Urban retired. Liz, a former middle school math teacher, now runs office operations with her signature blend of compassion and no-nonsense efficiency.

Together, they’re preserving Urban Lawncare’s family values while elevating the client experience.

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The Urban Lawncare Team

Our Exceptional Leadership

Seth Howard

Owner / Operations Manager
Elizabeth Howard

Owner / Office Manager
Ashley Yaussi

Office Assistant
Scott Smith

Lead Lawn Specialist

Our History

Urban Lawncare was officially founded in 1991 by Ron and Michelle Urban, but the story begins even earlier.

Black and white advertisement for Urban Lawn Care Service from 1991 featuring two women sitting on a lawn tractor and two men standing beside a trailer with lawn equipment. Text includes the business name, phone number 367-4478, and address 1728 Chestnut, Atchison, Kansas, with a slogan 'Our business is... in the Green!'

In 1965, Ron’s parents—Pete and Donna Urban—started a small lawn and garden maintenance service in Atchison. After Pete’s passing in 1991, Ron picked up where they left off, expanding the business and building a reputation for dependable service and loyal client relationships—some of which continue today, nearly 60 years after they began.

That same spirit continues under Seth and Liz’s leadership. It’s why so many clients say working with Urban feels different—because it is.

What makes Urban Lawncare different?

We’re not a call center. We’re not a pop-up contractor. We’re real people who live and work here, with a long-standing commitment to quality and community.

Whether you're a homeowner looking to refresh your yard or a property manager juggling multiple locations, we’re here to make things simpler, not harder.

At Urban Lawncare, you won’t get passed around or left waiting. You’ll speak with real humans in our office who can answer your questions, schedule your job, and make sure you feel taken care of every step of the way.

We’re also proud to be a full-service lawn and landscape provider. That means you only need one partner for everything—from mowing, fertilization, and pest control to tree care, hardscaping, irrigation, and more.

Trusted by clients

4.8/5: Best-Rated Landscape & Lawn Services

★★★★★

"I can’t thank Urban Lawncare enough for all the last minute help I’ve needed while husband is serving a year long deployment overseas. I wish I could do it all but sometimes you need help and I’ve never been let down by this wonderful company."
-Tanna R.
★★★★★

"Our go to source for mulch and landscaping materials."
- Hailey S.
★★★★★

"We have had Urban help us with a number of projects. Each time we are met with excellent customer service and quality work in a timely manner. Most recently, we had a paver patio installed. The work was done ahead of schedule and in a short timeframe. Great clean up, too! We will continue to call on Urban for future projects!"
-Darby S.
★★★★★

"Seth and his crew went out of their way to help us problem solve our retaining wall issue! What they came up with was wonderful!!!! EVERY member of the crew was amazing! We also have been using them for our lawn treatments, Great work!!!"
-Lynn S.

Urban Lawncare is a licensed and insured provider with deep experience across lawn, landscape, and hardscape services. We're proud to hold the following credentials:

Certifications & Expertise

Keystone Hardscapes Contractor Certified

Since the 1980s, Keystone has set the standard for excellence and innovation in the hardscapes industry.
KDA Live Plant Dealer Licensed

Urban Lawncare is legally licensed through the Kansas Department of Agriculture to purchase and sell live plants in the state of Kansas.
Voted Best of Atchison – 2024

Through the Atchison Globe, Urban Lawncare was recognized as one of top local businesses in their yearly Best of Atchison issue.
KDA Pesticide Applicators Licensed

Urban Lawncare is certified by the Kansas Department of Agriculture to provide pesticide application services on both residential and commercial properties.