Lawn Care in Machesney Park, IL: Companies, Prices and When to Book
We list 10 companies serving Machesney Park that offer lawn care. Lawn mowing here typically runs $36 to $54 per visit.
What lawn care costs in Machesney Park
| Service | Typical price | Unit | What drives the price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawn mowing | $36 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 22,950 in Winnebago County, outside the major metros.
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Lawn care companies in Machesney Park
Glenn's Lawn Services
5.0on Google (2)Machesney Park, IL
Glenn's Lawn Services is a lawn care company in Machesney Park, Illinois, offering lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2018, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(815) 509-9614Lawncare Unlimited
5.0on Google (13)Machesney Park, IL
Lawncare Unlimited works on properties in Machesney Park, Illinois, handling lawn care, rated 5.0 by 13 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2016, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(815) 282-1234M+J Mowing Service LLC
5.0on Google (1)Machesney Park, IL
Listed in Machesney Park, Illinois, M+J Mowing Service LLC offers lawn care and mowing, with Google reviews going back to 2024, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(815) 601-4348Concept Landscaping & Lawn Care + Snow & Ice Removal LLC
4.9on Google (14)Roscoe, IL
Listed in Roscoe, Illinois, Concept Landscaping & Lawn Care + Snow & Ice Removal LLC offers lawn care, landscaping and seasonal snow removal, rated 4.9 by 14 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2025.
Lawn care(815) 871-3666LCU Properties Inc.
4.6on Google (24)Machesney Park, IL
Based in Machesney Park, Illinois, LCU Properties Inc. covers lawn care, rated 4.6 by 24 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2015, and a published phone number and website.
Garden City Lawn Care
4.5on Google (46)Roscoe, IL
A Roscoe lawn care company, Garden City Lawn Care lists lawn care, rated 4.5 by 46 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2026, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Naturescape Lawn and Landscape Care
4.5on Google (146)Machesney Park, IL
Naturescape Lawn and Landscape Care is a lawn care company in Machesney Park, Illinois, offering lawn care and landscaping, rated 4.5 by 146 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2025, and a published phone number and website.
Landscape Unlimited
4.3on Google (11)Machesney Park, IL
Landscape Unlimited works on properties in Machesney Park, Illinois, handling lawn care and landscaping, rated 4.3 by 11 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2016, and a published phone number and website.
Unks Lawn Care
3.9on Google (7)Machesney Park, IL
Unks Lawn Care serves Machesney Park and the surrounding Illinois area with lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2019, and a published website.
Lawn careunkslawncare.comFoss Landscapes Inc.
3.7on Google (7)Machesney Park, IL
Based in Machesney Park, Illinois, Foss Landscapes Inc. covers lawn care and landscaping, with Google reviews going back to 2023, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(815) 636-4748
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Where these companies are
When to book lawn care in Machesney Park
Machesney Park 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 Machesney Park: common questions
How many lawn care companies are there in Machesney Park?
We list 10 companies serving Machesney Park 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 Machesney Park?
Typical Machesney Park bands: lawn mowing $36 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 Machesney Park?
Book two to three weeks ahead of the window, not inside it. In Machesney Park 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.