Lawn Care in Bloomington, IL: Companies, Prices and When to Book
We list 14 companies serving Bloomington that offer lawn care. Lawn mowing here typically runs $37 to $56 per visit.
What lawn care costs in Bloomington
| Service | Typical price | Unit | What drives the price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawn mowing | $37 to $56 | per visit | Weekly through the growing season on an average quarter-acre lot. |
| Edging and trimming | $11 to $17 | per visit | Usually bundled into a mowing visit rather than billed alone. |
| Fertilizer application | $12 to $18 | per 1,000 sq ft | Slow-release blend, three to five rounds a year. |
| Weed control | $8 to $12 | per 1,000 sq ft | Pre-emergent in spring, post-emergent as broadleaf weeds show. |
| Core aeration | $11 to $17 | per 1,000 sq ft | Once a year, priced higher on compacted clay soil. |
| Overseeding | $19 to $29 | per 1,000 sq ft | Nearly always quoted together with aeration. |
| Grub and insect control | $9 to $14 | per 1,000 sq ft | One preventive round covers most of the season. |
| Dethatching | $9 to $14 | per 1,000 sq ft | Only needed when thatch is over half an inch thick. |
Priced for a city of 78,680 in McLean 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 Bloomington
Country Acres Lawncare
5.0on Google (3)Bloomington, IL
Country Acres Lawncare works on properties in Bloomington, Illinois, handling lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2020, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(309) 310-1863David's Lawn Care Service
5.0on Google (2)Bloomington, IL
A Bloomington lawn care company, David's Lawn Care Service lists lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2024, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(309) 838-4258Hedgewood Lawn Services
5.0on Google (25)Bloomington, IL
A Bloomington lawn care company, Hedgewood Lawn Services lists lawn care, rated 5.0 by 25 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2026, and a published phone number and website.
Joe Joe's Lawn Care
5.0on Google (38)Bloomington, IL
Joe Joe's Lawn Care serves Bloomington and the surrounding Illinois area with lawn care, rated 5.0 by 38 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2026, and a published phone number and website.
Yoder Lawn Care, llc
5.0on Google (1)Bloomington, IL
Yoder Lawn Care, llc works on properties in Bloomington, Illinois, handling lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2022, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Elite Turf
4.9on Google (12)Bloomington, IL
Based in Bloomington, Illinois, Elite Turf covers lawn care, rated 4.9 by 12 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2021, and a published phone number and website.
Lawn Magic
4.9on Google (41)Bloomington, IL
Lawn Magic works on properties in Bloomington, Illinois, handling lawn care, rated 4.9 by 41 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2019, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Prairie View Landscaping & Lawn Care Inc.
4.9on Google (42)Bloomington, IL
Listed in Bloomington, Illinois, Prairie View Landscaping & Lawn Care Inc. offers lawn care and landscaping, rated 4.9 by 42 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2021, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Green Machines Lawn Care
4.8on Google (44)Bloomington, IL
Listed in Bloomington, Illinois, Green Machines Lawn Care offers lawn care, rated 4.8 by 44 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2024, and a published phone number and website.
Meredith & Kull Family Outdoor Services
4.8on Google (23)Bloomington, IL
Listed in Bloomington, Illinois, Meredith & Kull Family Outdoor Services offers lawn care, rated 4.8 by 23 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2026, and a published phone number and website.
Changing Seasons Landscape and Landscape Inc
4.7on Google (98)Bloomington, IL
Based in Bloomington, Illinois, Changing Seasons Landscape and Landscape Inc covers lawn care and landscaping, rated 4.7 by 98 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2023, and a published phone number and website.
Scott's Exterior Maintenance Co.
4.7on Google (269)Bloomington, IL
Based in Bloomington, Illinois, Scott's Exterior Maintenance Co. covers lawn care, rated 4.7 by 269 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2023, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Weed Man Lawn Care
4.7on Google (880)Bloomington, IL
Based in Bloomington, Illinois, Weed Man Lawn Care covers lawn care and weed control, rated 4.7 by 880 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2026, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
F & W Lawn Care & Landscaping
4.1on Google (45)Bloomington, IL
A Bloomington lawn care company, F & W Lawn Care & Landscaping lists lawn care and landscaping, rated 4.1 by 45 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 Bloomington
Bloomington sits in the Central climate region, which runs transition-zone lawns. Last frost usually falls March 15-April 15 and first frost October 15-November 1, and that pair sets every date below.
Grasses that do well here
- Tall Fescue
- Kentucky Bluegrass
- Bermudagrass
- Zoysiagrass
| Task | Local window | Why then |
|---|---|---|
| Seed or overseed | Late August to early October for fescue, late spring for bermuda | The right window depends on which grass you actually have. |
| Fertilize | March, May, September, and October | Cool-season lawns lean on the fall rounds, warm-season lawns on the spring ones. |
| Core aerate | September to October for fescue, June for bermuda | Aerate while your grass is growing hardest, not on a fixed date. |
| Pre-emergent for crabgrass | March 15 - April 15 | Go by soil temperature: apply before it holds 55 degrees. |
Problems local crews deal with most: Extreme weather swings, drought, heat stress.
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 Bloomington: common questions
How many lawn care companies are there in Bloomington?
We list 14 companies serving Bloomington 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 Bloomington?
Typical Bloomington bands: lawn mowing $37 to $56 per visit, edging and trimming $11 to $17 per visit, fertilizer application $12 to $18 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 Illinois?
Yes. Applying herbicides, insecticides or fungicides on someone else's property for payment requires a commercial pesticide applicator licence issued by Illinois. 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 Bloomington?
Book two to three weeks ahead of the window, not inside it. In Bloomington that means seed or overseed late august to early october for fescue, late spring for bermuda; fertilize march, may, september, and october; core aerate september to october for fescue, june for bermuda; pre-emergent for crabgrass march 15 - april 15. Those dates come from the Central climate record, and the weeks before them are the busiest stretch of the year for local crews.