Lawn Care in Fort Collins, CO: Companies, Prices and When to Book
We list 16 companies serving Fort Collins that offer lawn care. Lawn mowing here typically runs $47 to $72 per visit.
What lawn care costs in Fort Collins
| 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 169,810 in Larimer 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 Fort Collins
Barefoot Lawn Care
5.0on Google (20)Fort Collins, CO
Listed in Fort Collins, Colorado, Barefoot Lawn Care offers lawn care, rated 5.0 by 20 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2024, and a published phone number and website.
Brothers Lawn Care
5.0on Google (8)Fort Collins, CO
Brothers Lawn Care is a lawn care company in Fort Collins, Colorado, offering lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2022, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(970) 658-7383D3 Landscaping and Maintenance
5.0on Google (15)Fort Collins, CO
Listed in Fort Collins, Colorado, D3 Landscaping and Maintenance offers lawn care and landscaping, rated 5.0 by 15 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2024, and a published phone number and website.
LawnStarter - Fort Collins
5.0on Google (1)Fort Collins, CO
Listed in Fort Collins, Colorado, LawnStarter - Fort Collins offers lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2026, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Rams Lawn Care
5.0on Google (1)Fort Collins, CO
Rams Lawn Care is a lawn care company in Fort Collins, Colorado, offering lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2022, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
The Help Co
5.0on Google (2)Fort Collins, CO
The Help Co is a lawn care company in Fort Collins, Colorado, offering lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2026, and a published phone number and website.
Joel's Lawn Care, Inc.
4.9on Google (133)Fort Collins, CO
A Fort Collins lawn care company, Joel's Lawn Care, Inc. lists lawn care, rated 4.9 by 133 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2022, and a published phone number and website.
Weed Man Lawn Care
4.9on Google (985)Fort Collins, CO
Weed Man Lawn Care works on properties in Fort Collins, Colorado, handling lawn care and weed control, rated 4.9 by 985 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2026, and a published phone number and website.
All Terrain Landscaping - Fort Collins
4.8on Google (407)Fort Collins, CO
All Terrain Landscaping - Fort Collins is a lawn care company in Fort Collins, Colorado, offering lawn care and landscaping, rated 4.8 by 407 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2026, and a published phone number and website.
American Landscape LLC
4.7on Google (39)Fort Collins, CO
American Landscape LLC serves Fort Collins and the surrounding Colorado area with lawn care and landscaping, rated 4.7 by 39 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2022, and a published phone number and website.
Precision Landscape and Maintenance
4.6on Google (88)Fort Collins, CO
Listed in Fort Collins, Colorado, Precision Landscape and Maintenance offers lawn care and landscaping, rated 4.6 by 88 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2024, and a published phone number and website.
Simplicity Lawn Care LLC
4.6on Google (32)Fort Collins, CO
Listed in Fort Collins, Colorado, Simplicity Lawn Care LLC offers lawn care, rated 4.6 by 32 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2024, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Padilla All Season Services
4.5on Google (56)Fort Collins, CO
Listed in Fort Collins, Colorado, Padilla All Season Services offers lawn care, rated 4.5 by 56 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2025, and a published phone number and website.
Yard Elves Landscaping
4.5on Google (72)Fort Collins, CO
Listed in Fort Collins, Colorado, Yard Elves Landscaping offers lawn care and landscaping, rated 4.5 by 72 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2025, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Carlson Lawn Care, LLC
4.3on Google (35)Fort Collins, CO
Carlson Lawn Care, LLC serves Fort Collins and the surrounding Colorado area with lawn care, rated 4.3 by 35 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2025, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Siesta Lawn Care
4.3on Google (49)Fort Collins, CO
Siesta Lawn Care serves Fort Collins and the surrounding Colorado area with lawn care, rated 4.3 by 49 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2024, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
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Where these companies are
When to book lawn care in Fort Collins
Fort Collins 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
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- Hours, ratings, and photos come from public listings and can go stale
Lawn care in Fort Collins: common questions
How many lawn care companies are there in Fort Collins?
We list 16 companies serving Fort Collins 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 Fort Collins?
Typical Fort Collins 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 Fort Collins?
Book two to three weeks ahead of the window, not inside it. In Fort Collins 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.