Lawn Care in Chicago, IL: Companies, Prices and When to Book
We list 18 companies serving Chicago that offer lawn care. Lawn mowing here typically runs $42 to $64 per visit.
What lawn care costs in Chicago
| Service | Typical price | Unit | What drives the price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawn mowing | $42 to $64 | per visit | Weekly through the growing season on an average quarter-acre lot. |
| Edging and trimming | $12 to $19 | per visit | Usually bundled into a mowing visit rather than billed alone. |
| Fertilizer application | $13 to $20 | 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 | $12 to $19 | per 1,000 sq ft | Once a year, priced higher on compacted clay soil. |
| Overseeding | $21 to $33 | per 1,000 sq ft | Nearly always quoted together with aeration. |
| Grub and insect control | $10 to $16 | per 1,000 sq ft | One preventive round covers most of the season. |
| Dethatching | $10 to $16 | per 1,000 sq ft | Only needed when thatch is over half an inch thick. |
Priced for a city of 2,746,388 in the Chicago metro.
Compare against national lawn care costs or price your own lawn on the lawn cost estimator.
Lawn care companies in Chicago
Brian Duffin's Lawncare
5.0on Google (16)Chicago, IL
Brian Duffin's Lawncare is a lawn care company in Chicago, Illinois, offering lawn care, rated 5.0 by 16 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2026, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(708) 631-8464Chicago Landscaping and Lawn Service Solutions
5.0on Google (8)Chicago, IL
Listed in Chicago, Illinois, Chicago Landscaping and Lawn Service Solutions offers lawn care and landscaping, with Google reviews going back to 2026, and a published phone number and website.
Chicago Premier Landscaping & Lawn Care
5.0on Google (9)Chicago, IL
Chicago Premier Landscaping & Lawn Care serves Chicago and the surrounding Illinois area with lawn care and landscaping, with Google reviews going back to 2026, and a published phone number and website.
Fresh Cutz Lawn Care LLC
5.0on Google (83)Chicago, IL
Based in Chicago, Illinois, Fresh Cutz Lawn Care LLC covers lawn care, rated 5.0 by 83 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2026, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Leaf Green Lawn Care
5.0on Google (46)Chicago, IL
Based in Chicago, Illinois, Leaf Green Lawn Care covers lawn care, rated 5.0 by 46 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2024, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Midwest Landscaping and Outdoor Design - Chicago
5.0on Google (5)Chicago, IL
Midwest Landscaping and Outdoor Design - Chicago works on properties in Chicago, Illinois, handling lawn care and landscaping, with Google reviews going back to 2026, and a published phone number and website.
No Questions Asked Cleaning and Lawn Care
5.0on Google (10)Chicago, IL
No Questions Asked Cleaning and Lawn Care serves Chicago and the surrounding Illinois area with lawn care, rated 5.0 by 10 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2025, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(773) 954-5939Quality Chicago Landscaping and Lawn Services
5.0on Google (1)Chicago, IL
A Chicago lawn care company, Quality Chicago Landscaping and Lawn Services lists lawn care and landscaping, with Google reviews going back to 2026, and a published phone number and website.
Ray's Lawn Care
5.0on Google (1)Chicago, IL
Ray's Lawn Care serves Chicago and the surrounding Illinois area with lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2020, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(773) 927-7977Arts Landscaping & Maintenance LLC
4.9on Google (148)Chicago, IL
A Chicago lawn care company, Arts Landscaping & Maintenance LLC lists lawn care and landscaping, rated 4.9 by 148 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2025, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Chicago Lawn Pros Inc.
4.8on Google (16)Chicago, IL
A Chicago lawn care company, Chicago Lawn Pros Inc. lists lawn care, rated 4.8 by 16 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2023, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Juan’s Landscaping and Clean Out Pros
4.8on Google (55)Chicago, IL
Based in Chicago, Illinois, Juan’s Landscaping and Clean Out Pros covers lawn care and landscaping, rated 4.8 by 55 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2025, and a published phone number and website.
LawnStarter Landscaping
4.8on Google (239)Chicago, IL
LawnStarter Landscaping is a lawn care company in Chicago, Illinois, offering lawn care and landscaping, rated 4.8 by 239 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2026, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Medina Lawncare
4.6on Google (91)Chicago, IL
Medina Lawncare serves Chicago and the surrounding Illinois area with lawn care, rated 4.6 by 91 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2023, and a published phone number and website.
Superior Lawn Care & Snow Removal LLC
4.6on Google (29)Chicago, IL
Listed in Chicago, Illinois, Superior Lawn Care & Snow Removal LLC offers lawn care and seasonal snow removal, rated 4.6 by 29 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2022, and Saturday hours listed.
Greener Living Lawn Care Service
4.3on Google (137)Chicago, IL
Greener Living Lawn Care Service serves Chicago and the surrounding Illinois area with lawn care, rated 4.3 by 137 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2024, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Landscape North Chicago
3.0on Google (2)Chicago, IL
Listed in Chicago, Illinois, Landscape North Chicago offers lawn care and landscaping, with Google reviews going back to 2023, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
211 Lawn Care Chicago, IL
Chicago, IL
A Chicago lawn care company, 211 Lawn Care Chicago, IL lists lawn care, with a published phone number and website.
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Where these companies are
When to book lawn care in Chicago
Chicago 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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Lawn care in Chicago: common questions
How many lawn care companies are there in Chicago?
We list 18 companies serving Chicago 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 Chicago?
Typical Chicago bands: lawn mowing $42 to $64 per visit, edging and trimming $12 to $19 per visit, fertilizer application $13 to $20 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 Chicago?
Book two to three weeks ahead of the window, not inside it. In Chicago 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.