Lawn Care in Boulder, CO: Companies, Prices and When to Book
We list 11 companies serving Boulder that offer lawn care. Lawn mowing here typically runs $47 to $72 per visit.
What lawn care costs in Boulder
| Service | Typical price | Unit | What drives the price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawn mowing | $47 to $72 | per visit | Weekly through the growing season on an average quarter-acre lot. |
| Edging and trimming | $15 to $22 | per visit | Usually bundled into a mowing visit rather than billed alone. |
| Fertilizer application | $15 to $24 | per 1,000 sq ft | Slow-release blend, three to five rounds a year. |
| Weed control | $11 to $17 | per 1,000 sq ft | Pre-emergent in spring, post-emergent as broadleaf weeds show. |
| Core aeration | $15 to $22 | per 1,000 sq ft | Once a year, priced higher on compacted clay soil. |
| Overseeding | $24 to $36 | per 1,000 sq ft | Nearly always quoted together with aeration. |
| Grub and insect control | $13 to $19 | per 1,000 sq ft | One preventive round covers most of the season. |
| Dethatching | $12 to $18 | per 1,000 sq ft | Only needed when thatch is over half an inch thick. |
Priced for a city of 108,250 in Boulder 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 Boulder
Eco Lawn & Garden LLC
5.0on Google (5)Boulder, CO
Based in Boulder, Colorado, Eco Lawn & Garden LLC covers lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2018, and a published phone number and website.
Finest Lawn Service
5.0on Google (4)Boulder, CO
Finest Lawn Service serves Boulder and the surrounding Colorado area with lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2024, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(510) 707-4467General Services Corporation
5.0on Google (16)Boulder, CO
General Services Corporation works on properties in Boulder, Colorado, handling lawn care, rated 5.0 by 16 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2023, and a published phone number and website.
Onyx Lawn Care - Boulder
5.0on Google (6)Boulder, CO
Based in Boulder, Colorado, Onyx Lawn Care - Boulder covers lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2025, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
The Lawn Barbers
5.0on Google (24)Boulder, CO
The Lawn Barbers works on properties in Boulder, Colorado, handling lawn care, rated 5.0 by 24 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2020, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(303) 517-3038Green Mountain Outdoor Living
4.9on Google (59)Boulder, CO
A Boulder lawn care company, Green Mountain Outdoor Living lists lawn care, rated 4.9 by 59 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2025, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
The Lawn Whisperer
4.8on Google (15)Boulder, CO
The Lawn Whisperer serves Boulder and the surrounding Colorado area with lawn care, rated 4.8 by 15 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2025, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
The Magic Beans Landscaping
4.7on Google (69)Boulder, CO
A Boulder lawn care company, The Magic Beans Landscaping lists lawn care and landscaping, rated 4.7 by 69 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2022, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
A J Lawn Services
4.5on Google (15)Boulder, CO
Based in Boulder, Colorado, A J Lawn Services covers lawn care, rated 4.5 by 15 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2014, and a published phone number and website.
Organo-Lawn of Boulder
4.5on Google (194)Boulder, CO
A Boulder lawn care company, Organo-Lawn of Boulder lists lawn care, rated 4.5 by 194 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2026, and a published phone number and website.
Lawn Leaf & Snow
4.1on Google (14)Boulder, CO
Listed in Boulder, Colorado, Lawn Leaf & Snow offers lawn care and seasonal snow removal, rated 4.1 by 14 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2025, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(720) 534-0886
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Where these companies are
When to book lawn care in Boulder
Boulder sits in the Mountain West climate region, which runs cool-season lawns. Last frost usually falls May 15-June 1 and first frost September 1-15, and that pair sets every date below.
Grasses that do well here
- Kentucky Bluegrass
- Fine Fescue
- Tall Fescue
- Buffalograss
| 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 | April 15 - May 15 | Go by soil temperature: apply before it holds 55 degrees. |
Problems local crews deal with most: High altitude, low humidity, short season.
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 Boulder: common questions
How many lawn care companies are there in Boulder?
We list 11 companies serving Boulder 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 Boulder?
Typical Boulder bands: lawn mowing $47 to $72 per visit, edging and trimming $15 to $22 per visit, fertilizer application $15 to $24 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 Colorado?
Yes. Applying herbicides, insecticides or fungicides on someone else's property for payment requires a commercial pesticide applicator licence issued by Colorado. 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 Boulder?
Book two to three weeks ahead of the window, not inside it. In Boulder 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 april 15 - may 15. Those dates come from the Mountain West climate record, and the weeks before them are the busiest stretch of the year for local crews.