Lawn Care in Decatur, IL: Companies, Prices and When to Book
We list 20 companies serving Decatur that offer lawn care. Lawn mowing here typically runs $35 to $54 per visit.
What lawn care costs in Decatur
| Service | Typical price | Unit | What drives the price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawn mowing | $35 to $54 | per visit | Weekly through the growing season on an average quarter-acre lot. |
| Edging and trimming | $10 to $16 | per visit | Usually bundled into a mowing visit rather than billed alone. |
| Fertilizer application | $11 to $17 | 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 | $10 to $16 | per 1,000 sq ft | Once a year, priced higher on compacted clay soil. |
| Overseeding | $18 to $28 | per 1,000 sq ft | Nearly always quoted together with aeration. |
| Grub and insect control | $9 to $13 | per 1,000 sq ft | One preventive round covers most of the season. |
| Dethatching | $9 to $13 | per 1,000 sq ft | Only needed when thatch is over half an inch thick. |
Priced for a city of 70,522 in Macon 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 Decatur
AJR Lawn Care
5.0on Google (1)Mt Zion, IL
AJR Lawn Care is a lawn care company in Mt Zion, Illinois, offering lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2026, and a published phone number and website.
Countryside Lawn Care
5.0on Google (5)Decatur, IL
A Decatur lawn care company, Countryside Lawn Care lists lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2026, and a published phone number and website.
Diamond Professional Lawncare
5.0on Google (1)Decatur, IL
Based in Decatur, Illinois, Diamond Professional Lawncare covers lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2019, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(217) 853-4421Golf Green Lawn Care
5.0on Google (4)Decatur, IL
A Decatur lawn care company, Golf Green Lawn Care lists lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2019, and a published phone number and website.
Greg's Lawn Care
5.0on Google (1)Decatur, IL
A Decatur lawn care company, Greg's Lawn Care lists lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2023, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Grizzly Greens Lawn Care and Landscaping
5.0on Google (15)Decatur, IL
Grizzly Greens Lawn Care and Landscaping works on properties in Decatur, Illinois, handling 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.
KJH Services, Inc DBA A.J.'s Services
5.0on Google (49)Decatur, IL
KJH Services, Inc DBA A.J.'s Services works on properties in Decatur, Illinois, handling lawn care, rated 5.0 by 49 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2024, and a published phone number and website.
Lawns To Impress Lawn Care & Landscaping
5.0on Google (19)Decatur, IL
Based in Decatur, Illinois, Lawns To Impress Lawn Care & Landscaping covers lawn care and landscaping, rated 5.0 by 19 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2022, and a published phone number and website.
Nature's Way Lawn Services(Not Taking Clients At This Time)
5.0on Google (3)Decatur, IL
Based in Decatur, Illinois, Nature's Way Lawn Services(Not Taking Clients At This Time) covers lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2018, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(217) 474-1907Quisenberry Lawn Maintenance
5.0on Google (4)Decatur, IL
A Decatur lawn care company, Quisenberry Lawn Maintenance lists lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2020, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(217) 423-7015Red Line Lawn Care
5.0on Google (19)Decatur, IL
Based in Decatur, Illinois, Red Line Lawn Care covers lawn care, rated 5.0 by 19 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2020, and a published phone number and website.
Steve's Lawn & Garden
5.0on Google (2)Decatur, IL
Based in Decatur, Illinois, Steve's Lawn & Garden covers lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2017, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(217) 877-3540T & T Lawn Care
5.0on Google (1)Decatur, IL
T & T Lawn Care is a lawn care company in Decatur, Illinois, offering lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2022, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(217) 520-6202Triple M Lawn Care
5.0on Google (3)Decatur, IL
Based in Decatur, Illinois, Triple M Lawn Care covers lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2016, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(217) 619-3755Classy Grass Lawn Care, Landscape & Snow Removal
4.9on Google (50)Mt Zion, IL
Classy Grass Lawn Care, Landscape & Snow Removal works on properties in Mt Zion, Illinois, handling lawn care, landscaping and seasonal snow removal, rated 4.9 by 50 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2025.
Calhoun's Lawn Care Services
4.4on Google (5)Decatur, IL
Calhoun's Lawn Care Services works on properties in Decatur, Illinois, handling lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2016, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(217) 853-8028Tilley's Lawn Care
4.3on Google (6)Decatur, IL
A Decatur lawn care company, Tilley's Lawn Care lists lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2026, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(217) 853-1562Cs Lawn care tree removal
4.0on Google (4)Decatur, IL
Cs Lawn care tree removal works on properties in Decatur, Illinois, handling lawn care and tree service, with Google reviews going back to 2018, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(217) 201-1033Naturescape Lawn and Landscape Care
4.0on Google (65)Decatur, IL
A Decatur lawn care company, Naturescape Lawn and Landscape Care lists lawn care and landscaping, rated 4.0 by 65 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2022, and a published phone number and website.
Mendenall Lawn Care
Decatur, IL
Mendenall Lawn Care serves Decatur and the surrounding Illinois area with lawn care, with Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(217) 201-6920
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Where these companies are
When to book lawn care in Decatur
Decatur 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 Decatur: common questions
How many lawn care companies are there in Decatur?
We list 20 companies serving Decatur 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 Decatur?
Typical Decatur bands: lawn mowing $35 to $54 per visit, edging and trimming $10 to $16 per visit, fertilizer application $11 to $17 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 Decatur?
Book two to three weeks ahead of the window, not inside it. In Decatur 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.