Lawn Care in Champaign, IL: Companies, Prices and When to Book
We list 13 companies serving Champaign that offer lawn care. Lawn mowing here typically runs $37 to $56 per visit.
What lawn care costs in Champaign
| 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 88,302 in Champaign 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 Champaign
Champaign Lawn Care & Landscaping Services
5.0on Google (3)Champaign, IL
Champaign Lawn Care & Landscaping Services serves Champaign and the surrounding Illinois area with lawn care and landscaping, with Google reviews going back to 2021, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
JB Landscaping
5.0on Google (15)Champaign, IL
Listed in Champaign, Illinois, JB Landscaping offers lawn care and landscaping, rated 5.0 by 15 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2025, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Josh's Mowing & Snow Removal
5.0on Google (8)Champaign, IL
Listed in Champaign, Illinois, Josh's Mowing & Snow Removal offers lawn care, mowing and seasonal snow removal, with Google reviews going back to 2024, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(217) 898-2833Lorenzo’s Lawn Care General Service
5.0on Google (1)Champaign, IL
Lorenzo’s Lawn Care General Service is a lawn care company in Champaign, Illinois, offering lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2026, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(217) 722-9348Kingdom Lawn and Lighting
4.8on Google (13)Champaign, IL
Based in Champaign, Illinois, Kingdom Lawn and Lighting covers lawn care and outdoor lighting, rated 4.8 by 13 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2019, and a published phone number and website.
Kouski Landscape Co.
4.8on Google (89)Champaign, IL
Kouski Landscape Co. serves Champaign and the surrounding Illinois area with lawn care and landscaping, rated 4.8 by 89 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2020, and a published phone number and website.
Pride Outdoor Services, LLC
4.7on Google (162)Champaign, IL
Pride Outdoor Services, LLC serves Champaign and the surrounding Illinois area with lawn care, rated 4.7 by 162 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2023, Saturday hours listed, and a published website.
Lawn carepride-outdoor.comWeed Man Lawn Care
4.7on Google (615)Champaign, IL
A Champaign lawn care company, Weed Man Lawn Care lists lawn care and weed control, rated 4.7 by 615 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2025, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Happy Green Services
4.5on Google (98)Champaign, IL
Happy Green Services serves Champaign and the surrounding Illinois area with lawn care, rated 4.5 by 98 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2026, and a published phone number and website.
TruGreen Lawn Care
4.5on Google (509)Champaign, IL
TruGreen Lawn Care works on properties in Champaign, Illinois, handling lawn care, rated 4.5 by 509 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2025, and a published phone number and website.
Merrill Landscape Services
4.3on Google (136)Champaign, IL
Based in Champaign, Illinois, Merrill Landscape Services covers lawn care and landscaping, rated 4.3 by 136 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2025, and a published phone number and website.
Red Dog Lawncare & Ext. Remodeling
4.3on Google (25)Champaign, IL
Red Dog Lawncare & Ext. Remodeling serves Champaign and the surrounding Illinois area with lawn care, rated 4.3 by 25 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2024, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Ludwig Bros. Inc.
3.8on Google (24)Champaign, IL
Listed in Champaign, Illinois, Ludwig Bros. Inc. offers lawn care, rated 3.8 by 24 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2026, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(217) 356-7132
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Where these companies are
When to book lawn care in Champaign
Champaign 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.
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Lawn care in Champaign: common questions
How many lawn care companies are there in Champaign?
We list 13 companies serving Champaign 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 Champaign?
Typical Champaign 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 Champaign?
Book two to three weeks ahead of the window, not inside it. In Champaign 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.