Lawn Care in Tempe, AZ: Companies, Prices and When to Book
We list 9 companies serving Tempe that offer lawn care. Lawn mowing here typically runs $41 to $63 per visit.
What lawn care costs in Tempe
| Service | Typical price | Unit | What drives the price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawn mowing | $41 to $63 | per visit | Weekly through the growing season on an average quarter-acre lot. |
| Edging and trimming | $12 to $19 | per visit | Usually bundled into a mowing visit rather than billed alone. |
| Fertilizer application | $13 to $21 | per 1,000 sq ft | Slow-release blend, three to five rounds a year. |
| Weed control | $9 to $13 | per 1,000 sq ft | Pre-emergent in spring, post-emergent as broadleaf weeds show. |
| Core aeration | $12 to $19 | per 1,000 sq ft | Once a year, priced higher on compacted clay soil. |
| Overseeding | $21 to $32 | per 1,000 sq ft | Nearly always quoted together with aeration. |
| Grub and insect control | $11 to $16 | per 1,000 sq ft | One preventive round covers most of the season. |
| Dethatching | $11 to $16 | per 1,000 sq ft | Only needed when thatch is over half an inch thick. |
Priced for a city of 180,587 in the Chandler metro.
Compare against national lawn care costs or price your own lawn on the lawn cost estimator.
Lawn care companies in Tempe
Cj's Landscaping
5.0on Google (11)Tempe, AZ
Based in Tempe, Arizona, Cj's Landscaping covers lawn care and landscaping, rated 5.0 by 11 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2020, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(480) 648-7841Elite Landscaping of Tempe
5.0on Google (3)Tempe, AZ
A Tempe lawn care company, Elite Landscaping of Tempe lists lawn care and landscaping, with Google reviews going back to 2026, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Lion Landscaping AZ LLC
5.0on Google (158)Tempe, AZ
Lion Landscaping AZ LLC is a lawn care company in Tempe, Arizona, offering lawn care and landscaping, rated 5.0 by 158 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2026, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(480) 228-9239Solera Landscaping
5.0on Google (29)Tempe, AZ
Solera Landscaping is a lawn care company in Tempe, Arizona, offering lawn care and landscaping, rated 5.0 by 29 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2023, and a published phone number and website.
Tempe Tree Removal and Landscaping
5.0on Google (6)Tempe, AZ
Tempe Tree Removal and Landscaping serves Tempe and the surrounding Arizona area with lawn care, landscaping and tree service, with Google reviews going back to 2024, and a published phone number and website.
Greenheart Landscapes, LLC
4.7on Google (32)Tempe, AZ
Greenheart Landscapes, LLC works on properties in Tempe, Arizona, handling lawn care and landscaping, rated 4.7 by 32 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2024, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
AAA All Pro Lawn & Sprinkler
4.2on Google (5)Tempe, AZ
Based in Tempe, Arizona, AAA All Pro Lawn & Sprinkler covers lawn care and sprinkler repair, with Google reviews going back to 2015, and a published phone number and website.
LawnStarter
3.9on Google (29)Tempe, AZ
Based in Tempe, Arizona, LawnStarter covers lawn care, rated 3.9 by 29 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2025, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Az Lawn Care & Design
Tempe, AZ
Az Lawn Care & Design is a lawn care company in Tempe, Arizona, offering lawn care, with a published phone number and website.
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Where these companies are
When to book lawn care in Tempe
Tempe sits in the Desert Southwest climate region, which runs warm-season lawns. Last frost usually falls January 15-February 15 and first frost December 1-15, and that pair sets every date below.
Grasses that do well here
- Bermudagrass
- St. Augustinegrass
- Zoysiagrass
- Buffalograss
| 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 1 - February 28 | Go by soil temperature: apply before it holds 60 degrees. |
Problems local crews deal with most: Extreme heat and drought, alkaline and saline soils, winter dormancy of bermuda (overseed).
Want the exact soil temperature before you book pre-emergent? Check your ZIP on the soil temperature tracker.
How we verify these companies
- Ratings and review counts come from the platform named
- Hours, ratings, and photos come from public listings and can go stale
Lawn care in Tempe: common questions
How many lawn care companies are there in Tempe?
We list 9 companies serving Tempe 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 Tempe?
Typical Tempe bands: lawn mowing $41 to $63 per visit, edging and trimming $12 to $19 per visit, fertilizer application $13 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 Arizona?
Yes. Applying herbicides, insecticides or fungicides on someone else's property for payment requires a commercial pesticide applicator licence issued by Arizona. 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 Tempe?
Book two to three weeks ahead of the window, not inside it. In Tempe that means seed, sod, or sprig late may through july; fertilize april through august; core aerate may through july; pre-emergent for crabgrass february 1 - february 28. Those dates come from the Desert Southwest climate record, and the weeks before them are the busiest stretch of the year for local crews.