Lawn Care in Fairbanks, AK: Companies, Prices and When to Book
We list 7 companies serving Fairbanks that offer lawn care. Lawn mowing here typically runs $43 to $65 per visit.
What lawn care costs in Fairbanks
| Service | Typical price | Unit | What drives the price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawn mowing | $43 to $65 | per visit | Weekly through the growing season on an average quarter-acre lot. |
| Edging and trimming | $13 to $20 | per visit | Usually bundled into a mowing visit rather than billed alone. |
| Fertilizer application | $14 to $21 | per 1,000 sq ft | Slow-release blend, three to five rounds a year. |
| Weed control | $9 to $14 | per 1,000 sq ft | Pre-emergent in spring, post-emergent as broadleaf weeds show. |
| Core aeration | $13 to $20 | per 1,000 sq ft | Once a year, priced higher on compacted clay soil. |
| Overseeding | $21 to $33 | per 1,000 sq ft | Nearly always quoted together with aeration. |
| Grub and insect control | $11 to $17 | per 1,000 sq ft | One preventive round covers most of the season. |
| Dethatching | $10 to $16 | per 1,000 sq ft | Only needed when thatch is over half an inch thick. |
Priced for a city of 32,515 in Fairbanks North Star 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 Fairbanks
Midnight Sun Mowing
5.0on Google (6)Fairbanks, AK
Listed in Fairbanks, Alaska, Midnight Sun Mowing offers lawn care and mowing, with Google reviews going back to 2024, and a published phone number and website.
Perfection Landscaping
5.0on Google (17)Fairbanks, AK
Listed in Fairbanks, Alaska, Perfection Landscaping offers lawn care and landscaping, rated 5.0 by 17 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2021, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(907) 987-2947Chena Lawn Care
4.8on Google (23)Fairbanks, AK
Chena Lawn Care serves Fairbanks and the surrounding Alaska area with lawn care, rated 4.8 by 23 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2022, and a published phone number and website.
McIntosh Mowing - Now Scheduling Summer Lawn Care and Landscaping
4.6on Google (30)Fairbanks, AK
McIntosh Mowing - Now Scheduling Summer Lawn Care and Landscaping is a lawn care company in Fairbanks, Alaska, offering lawn care, landscaping and mowing, rated 4.6 by 30 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2022.
Amazing Grace Snow Removal & Lawn Care
4.3on Google (4)Fairbanks, AK
Based in Fairbanks, Alaska, Amazing Grace Snow Removal & Lawn Care covers lawn care and seasonal snow removal, with Google reviews going back to 2022, and a published phone number and website.
Green Fields Services
3.9on Google (7)North Pole, AK
Green Fields Services serves North Pole and the surrounding Alaska area with lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2022, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Labrenz Landscaping, Inc
3.4on Google (5)Fairbanks, AK
Labrenz Landscaping, Inc is a lawn care company in Fairbanks, Alaska, offering lawn care and landscaping, with Google reviews going back to 2019, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
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Where these companies are
When to book lawn care in Fairbanks
Fairbanks sits in the Alaska climate region, which runs cool-season lawns. Last frost usually falls May 15-June 15 and first frost August 15-September 15, and that pair sets every date below.
Grasses that do well here
- Kentucky Bluegrass
- Fine Fescue
- Perennial Ryegrass
| Task | Local window | Why then |
|---|---|---|
| Seed or overseed | Mid August to late September | Soil is still warm enough to germinate seed while air temperatures drop. |
| Fertilize | April, June, September, and early November | The September and November rounds do most of the work on a cool-season lawn. |
| Core aerate | Late August to October | Paired with overseeding so the seed drops into open holes. |
| Pre-emergent for crabgrass | May 15 - June 15 | Go by soil temperature: apply before it holds 50 degrees. |
Problems local crews deal with most: Short season, permafrost near surface, low light.
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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- Hours, ratings, and photos come from public listings and can go stale
Lawn care in Fairbanks: common questions
How many lawn care companies are there in Fairbanks?
We list 7 companies serving Fairbanks 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 Fairbanks?
Typical Fairbanks bands: lawn mowing $43 to $65 per visit, edging and trimming $13 to $20 per visit, fertilizer application $14 to $21 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 Alaska?
Yes. Applying herbicides, insecticides or fungicides on someone else's property for payment requires a commercial pesticide applicator licence issued by Alaska. 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 Fairbanks?
Book two to three weeks ahead of the window, not inside it. In Fairbanks that means seed or overseed mid august to late september; fertilize april, june, september, and early november; core aerate late august to october; pre-emergent for crabgrass may 15 - june 15. Those dates come from the Alaska climate record, and the weeks before them are the busiest stretch of the year for local crews.