Lawn Care in Irvine, CA: Companies, Prices and When to Book
We list 12 companies serving Irvine that offer lawn care. Lawn mowing here typically runs $55 to $84 per visit.
What lawn care costs in Irvine
| Service | Typical price | Unit | What drives the price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawn mowing | $55 to $84 | per visit | Weekly through the growing season on an average quarter-acre lot. |
| Edging and trimming | $17 to $26 | per visit | Usually bundled into a mowing visit rather than billed alone. |
| Fertilizer application | $18 to $28 | per 1,000 sq ft | Slow-release blend, three to five rounds a year. |
| Weed control | $13 to $20 | per 1,000 sq ft | Pre-emergent in spring, post-emergent as broadleaf weeds show. |
| Core aeration | $17 to $26 | per 1,000 sq ft | Once a year, priced higher on compacted clay soil. |
| Overseeding | $27 to $41 | per 1,000 sq ft | Nearly always quoted together with aeration. |
| Grub and insect control | $15 to $23 | per 1,000 sq ft | One preventive round covers most of the season. |
| Dethatching | $14 to $21 | per 1,000 sq ft | Only needed when thatch is over half an inch thick. |
Priced for a city of 307,670 in the Irvine metro.
Compare against national lawn care costs or price your own lawn on the lawn cost estimator.
Lawn care companies in Irvine
Express Turf Cleaning Irvine
5.0on Google (4)Irvine, CA
Listed in Irvine, California, Express Turf Cleaning Irvine offers lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2026, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(949) 979-5022Landmark Custom Landscape
5.0on Google (14)Irvine, CA
Landmark Custom Landscape works on properties in Irvine, California, handling lawn care and landscaping, rated 5.0 by 14 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2022, and a published phone number and website.
Lifetime Outdoor Living
5.0on Google (101)Irvine, CA
Lifetime Outdoor Living works on properties in Irvine, California, handling lawn care, rated 5.0 by 101 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2026, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Ruiz Landscape Service, Inc.
5.0on Google (8)Irvine, CA
Ruiz Landscape Service, Inc. serves Irvine and the surrounding California area with lawn care and landscaping, with Google reviews going back to 2026, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Turf Cleaning Masters
5.0on Google (2)Irvine, CA
Listed in Irvine, California, Turf Cleaning Masters offers lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2026, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(949) 516-4108Simple Outdoor Living
4.9on Google (55)Irvine, CA
A Irvine lawn care company, Simple Outdoor Living lists lawn care, rated 4.9 by 55 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2023, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
south county landscapes Inc.
4.8on Google (48)Irvine, CA
Listed in Irvine, California, south county landscapes Inc. offers lawn care and landscaping, rated 4.8 by 48 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2021, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Parkway Lawnmower Shop / Parkway Arborist & Landscape Supplies
4.7on Google (109)Irvine, CA
Based in Irvine, California, Parkway Lawnmower Shop / Parkway Arborist & Landscape Supplies covers lawn care, landscaping and tree service, rated 4.7 by 109 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2024, and Saturday hours listed.
Pacific Terrain Landscape Maintenance
4.1on Google (13)Irvine, CA
Pacific Terrain Landscape Maintenance is a lawn care company in Irvine, California, offering lawn care and landscaping, rated 4.1 by 13 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2017, and a published phone number and website.
Villa Park Landscape
3.8on Google (4)Irvine, CA
Based in Irvine, California, Villa Park Landscape covers lawn care and landscaping, with Google reviews going back to 2021, and a published phone number and website.
Aquilar Landscaping Services
Irvine, CA
Listed in Irvine, California, Aquilar Landscaping Services offers lawn care and landscaping, with a published phone number, serving homeowners in the surrounding area.
Lawn care(949) 229-7105Irvine Landscapers
Irvine, CA
A Irvine lawn care company, Irvine Landscapers lists lawn care and landscaping, with Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
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Where these companies are
When to book lawn care in Irvine
Irvine sits in the California climate region, which runs mixed-season lawns. Last frost usually falls January 15-March 1 (many coastal areas frost-free) and first frost November 15-December 15, and that pair sets every date below.
Grasses that do well here
- Tall Fescue
- Bermudagrass
- St. Augustinegrass
- Kentucky Bluegrass
| Task | Local window | Why then |
|---|---|---|
| Seed or overseed | September to October | Mild autumns give the longest establishment window of the year. |
| Fertilize | March, May, September, and November | Feed lightly and often rather than heavily twice a year. |
| Core aerate | September to October | Autumn rain does the softening for you. |
| Pre-emergent for crabgrass | January 15 - February 28 | Go by soil temperature: apply before it holds 52 degrees. |
Problems local crews deal with most: Drought and water restrictions, summer heat stress on cool-season lawns, billbugs.
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 Irvine: common questions
How many lawn care companies are there in Irvine?
We list 12 companies serving Irvine 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 Irvine?
Typical Irvine bands: lawn mowing $55 to $84 per visit, edging and trimming $17 to $26 per visit, fertilizer application $18 to $28 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 California?
Yes. Applying herbicides, insecticides or fungicides on someone else's property for payment requires a commercial pesticide applicator licence issued by California. 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 Irvine?
Book two to three weeks ahead of the window, not inside it. In Irvine that means seed or overseed september to october; fertilize march, may, september, and november; core aerate september to october; pre-emergent for crabgrass january 15 - february 28. Those dates come from the California climate record, and the weeks before them are the busiest stretch of the year for local crews.