Lawn Care in Bessemer, AL: Companies, Prices and When to Book
We list 10 companies serving Bessemer that offer lawn care. Lawn mowing here typically runs $35 to $54 per visit.
What lawn care costs in Bessemer
| Service | Typical price | Unit | What drives the price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawn mowing | $35 to $54 | per visit | Weekly through the growing season on an average quarter-acre lot. |
| Edging and trimming | $11 to $16 | per visit | Usually bundled into a mowing visit rather than billed alone. |
| Fertilizer application | $11 to $17 | per 1,000 sq ft | Slow-release blend, three to five rounds a year. |
| Weed control | $8 to $12 | per 1,000 sq ft | Pre-emergent in spring, post-emergent as broadleaf weeds show. |
| Core aeration | $11 to $16 | per 1,000 sq ft | Once a year, priced higher on compacted clay soil. |
| Overseeding | $19 to $29 | per 1,000 sq ft | Nearly always quoted together with aeration. |
| Grub and insect control | $9 to $13 | per 1,000 sq ft | One preventive round covers most of the season. |
| Dethatching | $9 to $13 | per 1,000 sq ft | Only needed when thatch is over half an inch thick. |
Priced for a city of 26,019 in Jefferson County, outside the major metros.
Compare against national lawn care costs or price your own lawn on the lawn cost estimator.
Lawn care companies in Bessemer
brewer's lawn services
5.0on Google (1)Bessemer, AL
Brewer's Lawn Services works on properties in Bessemer, Alabama, handling lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2026, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(334) 409-4709CLA Lawncare
5.0on Google (5)Bessemer, AL
CLA Lawncare works on properties in Bessemer, Alabama, handling lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2023, and a published phone number and website.
Harris Lawn care
5.0on Google (1)Bessemer, AL
A Bessemer lawn care company, Harris Lawn care lists lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2026, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(659) 304-1831Hastings Lawncare
5.0on Google (2)Bessemer, AL
Listed in Bessemer, Alabama, Hastings Lawncare offers lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2019, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(205) 470-2439Home Turf Lawn Care
5.0on Google (8)Bessemer, AL
Home Turf Lawn Care works on properties in Bessemer, Alabama, handling lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2026, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(205) 517-2578Hunter Turf and Field
5.0on Google (3)Bessemer, AL
Listed in Bessemer, Alabama, Hunter Turf and Field offers lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2019, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(205) 283-4655Lawn & Leaf Plus
5.0on Google (1)Bessemer, AL
A Bessemer lawn care company, Lawn & Leaf Plus lists lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2024, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(205) 490-3143Oak Leaf Lawn & Landscape, Inc.
4.8on Google (66)Bessemer, AL
Based in Bessemer, Alabama, Oak Leaf Lawn & Landscape, Inc. covers lawn care and landscaping, rated 4.8 by 66 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2025, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Landscape Associates
4.1on Google (44)Bessemer, AL
Listed in Bessemer, Alabama, Landscape Associates offers lawn care and landscaping, rated 4.1 by 44 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2026, and a published phone number and website.
Handle that Detail - Mobile Lawncare
4.0on Google (4)Bessemer, AL
Based in Bessemer, Alabama, Handle that Detail - Mobile Lawncare covers lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2025, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
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Where these companies are
When to book lawn care in Bessemer
Bessemer sits in the Southeast climate region, which runs warm-season lawns. Last frost usually falls February 15-March 15 and first frost November 15-December 15, and that pair sets every date below.
Grasses that do well here
- Bermudagrass
- Zoysiagrass
- St. Augustinegrass
- Centipede
- Bahiagrass
| Task | Local window | Why then |
|---|---|---|
| Seed, sod, or sprig | Late May through July | Warm-season grass needs soil above 65 degrees to take hold. |
| Fertilize | April through August | Stop feeding roughly a month before the first expected frost. |
| Core aerate | May through July | Aerate while the lawn is actively growing so it fills the holes back in. |
| Pre-emergent for crabgrass | February 15 - March 15 | Go by soil temperature: apply before it holds 55 degrees. |
Problems local crews deal with most: Chinch bugs, brown patch, summer diseases.
Want the exact soil temperature before you book pre-emergent? Check your ZIP on the soil temperature tracker.
How we verify these companies
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Lawn care in Bessemer: common questions
How many lawn care companies are there in Bessemer?
We list 10 companies serving Bessemer that offer lawn care. Compare the attributed Google ratings rather than any single score, check the company actually lists lawn care rather than assuming it, and get two quotes for the same scope.
How much does lawn care cost in Bessemer?
Typical Bessemer bands: lawn mowing $35 to $54 per visit, edging and trimming $11 to $16 per visit, fertilizer application $11 to $17 per 1,000 sq ft. These are bands rather than averages because a real quote depends on lot size, slope and how far the crew drives, and a full-season contract almost always beats per-visit pricing.
Does a lawn care company need a licence in Alabama?
Yes. Applying herbicides, insecticides or fungicides on someone else's property for payment requires a commercial pesticide applicator licence issued by Alabama. Ask the company for its licence number directly: we have no public register for this state to check it against for you.
When should I book lawn care in Bessemer?
Book two to three weeks ahead of the window, not inside it. In Bessemer that means seed, sod, or sprig late may through july; fertilize april through august; core aerate may through july; pre-emergent for crabgrass february 15 - march 15. Those dates come from the Southeast climate record, and the weeks before them are the busiest stretch of the year for local crews.