Lawn Care in New Haven, CT: Companies, Prices and When to Book
We list 13 companies serving New Haven that offer lawn care. Lawn mowing here typically runs $41 to $63 per visit.
What lawn care costs in New Haven
| 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 | $14 to $21 | per visit | Usually bundled into a mowing visit rather than billed alone. |
| Fertilizer application | $14 to $21 | per 1,000 sq ft | Slow-release blend, three to five rounds a year. |
| Weed control | $9 to $14 | per 1,000 sq ft | Pre-emergent in spring, post-emergent as broadleaf weeds show. |
| Core aeration | $14 to $21 | per 1,000 sq ft | Once a year, priced higher on compacted clay soil. |
| Overseeding | $23 to $35 | per 1,000 sq ft | Nearly always quoted together with aeration. |
| Grub and insect control | $11 to $17 | per 1,000 sq ft | One preventive round covers most of the season. |
| Dethatching | $11 to $17 | per 1,000 sq ft | Only needed when thatch is over half an inch thick. |
Priced for a city of 134,023 in South Central Connecticut 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 New Haven
Amorales landscaping services llc & tree removal
5.0on Google (27)New Haven, CT
Amorales Landscaping Services LLC & Tree Removal works on properties in New Haven, Connecticut, handling lawn care, landscaping and tree service, rated 5.0 by 27 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2026.
elephant ears landscaping
5.0on Google (12)New Haven, CT
A New Haven lawn care company, elephant ears landscaping lists lawn care and landscaping, rated 5.0 by 12 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2024, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Joe's Lawn Care, LLC
5.0on Google (1)East Haven, CT
Joe's Lawn Care, LLC works on properties in East Haven, Connecticut, handling lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2020, and a published phone number and website.
Westville Landscaping LLC
5.0on Google (1)New Haven, CT
Based in New Haven, Connecticut, Westville Landscaping LLC covers lawn care and landscaping, with Google reviews going back to 2021, and a published phone number and website.
DeiesoLandscaping LLC
4.9on Google (30)East Haven, CT
DeiesoLandscaping LLC works on properties in East Haven, Connecticut, handling lawn care and landscaping, rated 4.9 by 30 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2023, and a published phone number and website.
Lawn Love - New Haven
4.9on Google (49)Branford, CT
Lawn Love - New Haven serves Branford and the surrounding Connecticut area with lawn care, rated 4.9 by 49 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2026, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
LORENZO'S LANDSCAPING & TREE SERVICE LLC
4.9on Google (168)North Haven, CT
A North Haven lawn care company, LORENZO'S LANDSCAPING & TREE SERVICE LLC lists lawn care, landscaping and tree service, rated 4.9 by 168 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2024, and Saturday hours listed.
Naturally Green Lawn Care
4.9on Google (78)North Haven, CT
Naturally Green Lawn Care works on properties in North Haven, Connecticut, handling lawn care, rated 4.9 by 78 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2024, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Twins Lawn Care
4.9on Google (66)North Haven, CT
Twins Lawn Care works on properties in North Haven, Connecticut, handling lawn care, rated 4.9 by 66 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2026, and a published phone number and website.
J&R LANDSCAPING SERVICE
4.8on Google (5)New Haven, CT
J&R LANDSCAPING SERVICE serves New Haven and the surrounding Connecticut area with lawn care and landscaping, with Google reviews going back to 2026, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Avalanche Tree and Landscaping LLC
4.7on Google (55)New Haven, CT
Avalanche Tree and Landscaping LLC serves New Haven and the surrounding Connecticut area with lawn care, landscaping and tree service, rated 4.7 by 55 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2023, and Saturday hours listed.
LawnStarter Lawn Care Service
4.4on Google (273)New Haven, CT
LawnStarter Lawn Care Service is a lawn care company in New Haven, Connecticut, offering lawn care, rated 4.4 by 273 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2026, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Corbett's Lawn Care
3.0on Google (2)New Haven, CT
Listed in New Haven, Connecticut, Corbett's Lawn Care offers lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2018, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(203) 687-2057
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Where these companies are
When to book lawn care in New Haven
New Haven sits in the Northeast climate region, which runs cool-season lawns. Last frost usually falls April 15-May 1 and first frost October 1-15, and that pair sets every date below.
Grasses that do well here
- Kentucky Bluegrass
- Perennial Ryegrass
- Fine Fescue
- Tall Fescue
| 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 1 - May 1 | Go by soil temperature: apply before it holds 55 degrees. |
Problems local crews deal with most: Snow mold, summer stress, crabgrass.
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 New Haven: common questions
How many lawn care companies are there in New Haven?
We list 13 companies serving New Haven 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 New Haven?
Typical New Haven bands: lawn mowing $41 to $63 per visit, edging and trimming $14 to $21 per visit, fertilizer application $14 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 Connecticut?
Yes. Applying herbicides, insecticides or fungicides on someone else's property for payment requires a commercial pesticide applicator licence issued by Connecticut. 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 New Haven?
Book two to three weeks ahead of the window, not inside it. In New Haven 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 1 - may 1. Those dates come from the Northeast climate record, and the weeks before them are the busiest stretch of the year for local crews.