Lawn Care in Thornton, CO: Companies, Prices and When to Book
We list 7 companies serving Thornton that offer lawn care. Lawn mowing here typically runs $50 to $76 per visit.
What lawn care costs in Thornton
| Service | Typical price | Unit | What drives the price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawn mowing | $50 to $76 | per visit | Weekly through the growing season on an average quarter-acre lot. |
| Edging and trimming | $15 to $24 | per visit | Usually bundled into a mowing visit rather than billed alone. |
| Fertilizer application | $16 to $25 | per 1,000 sq ft | Slow-release blend, three to five rounds a year. |
| Weed control | $12 to $18 | per 1,000 sq ft | Pre-emergent in spring, post-emergent as broadleaf weeds show. |
| Core aeration | $15 to $24 | per 1,000 sq ft | Once a year, priced higher on compacted clay soil. |
| Overseeding | $25 to $38 | per 1,000 sq ft | Nearly always quoted together with aeration. |
| Grub and insect control | $13 to $21 | per 1,000 sq ft | One preventive round covers most of the season. |
| Dethatching | $12 to $19 | per 1,000 sq ft | Only needed when thatch is over half an inch thick. |
Priced for a city of 141,867 in the Denver metro.
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Lawn care companies in Thornton
Burke Family Lawn Care
5.0on Google (11)Thornton, CO
A Thornton lawn care company, Burke Family Lawn Care lists lawn care, rated 5.0 by 11 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2019, and a published phone number and website.
Grounded Lawn
5.0on Google (37)Thornton, CO
Based in Thornton, Colorado, Grounded Lawn covers lawn care, rated 5.0 by 37 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2021, and a published phone number and website.
North Metro Lawn Care, LLC
4.8on Google (15)Thornton, CO
Based in Thornton, Colorado, North Metro Lawn Care, LLC covers lawn care, rated 4.8 by 15 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2020, and a published phone number and website.
The Cousins Landscaping LLC
4.8on Google (150)Derby, CO
A Derby lawn care company, The Cousins Landscaping LLC lists lawn care and landscaping, rated 4.8 by 150 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2026, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Epic Lawn Pro
4.7on Google (33)Thornton, CO
Listed in Thornton, Colorado, Epic Lawn Pro offers lawn care, rated 4.7 by 33 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2015, and a published phone number and website.
2 Guys & a Girl Lawn Care
4.6on Google (17)Thornton, CO
A Thornton lawn care company, 2 Guys & a Girl Lawn Care lists lawn care, rated 4.6 by 17 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2024, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
COL Landscaping Thornton
4.5on Google (17)Thornton, CO
Listed in Thornton, Colorado, COL Landscaping Thornton offers lawn care and landscaping, rated 4.5 by 17 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2025, and a published phone number and website.
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Where these companies are
When to book lawn care in Thornton
Thornton 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.
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Lawn care in Thornton: common questions
How many lawn care companies are there in Thornton?
We list 7 companies serving Thornton 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 Thornton?
Typical Thornton bands: lawn mowing $50 to $76 per visit, edging and trimming $15 to $24 per visit, fertilizer application $16 to $25 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 Thornton?
Book two to three weeks ahead of the window, not inside it. In Thornton 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.