Lawn Care in North Chicago, IL: Companies, Prices and When to Book
We list 9 companies serving North Chicago that offer lawn care. Lawn mowing here typically runs $36 to $55 per visit.
What lawn care costs in North Chicago
| Service | Typical price | Unit | What drives the price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawn mowing | $36 to $55 | per visit | Weekly through the growing season on an average quarter-acre lot. |
| Edging and trimming | $11 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 | $11 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 30,759 in Lake 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 North Chicago
Angel's Ground Landscaping Inc.
5.0on Google (5)North Chicago, IL
Angel's Ground Landscaping Inc. works on properties in North Chicago, Illinois, handling lawn care and landscaping, with Google reviews going back to 2020, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(847) 276-0929Hernández Group Landscape
5.0on Google (17)North Chicago, IL
Listed in North Chicago, Illinois, Hernández Group Landscape offers lawn care and landscaping, rated 5.0 by 17 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2024, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(224) 280-3456Dearborn Group Inc.
4.9on Google (70)Lake Bluff, IL
A Lake Bluff lawn care company, Dearborn Group Inc. lists lawn care, rated 4.9 by 70 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2025, and a published phone number and website.
The Bravo's | Landscape & Outdoor Living Design
4.7on Google (29)Lake Bluff, IL
The Bravo's | Landscape & Outdoor Living Design works on properties in Lake Bluff, Illinois, handling lawn care and landscaping, rated 4.7 by 29 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2023, and a published phone number and website.
Weed Man Arlington Heights
4.7on Google (1,405)Lake Bluff, IL
Weed Man Arlington Heights is a lawn care company in Lake Bluff, Illinois, offering lawn care and weed control, rated 4.7 by 1,405 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2025, and a published phone number and website.
F Gonzalez Landscaping Contractors
4.5on Google (2)North Chicago, IL
F Gonzalez Landscaping Contractors works on properties in North Chicago, Illinois, handling lawn care and landscaping, with Google reviews going back to 2017, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(847) 473-3040Green Concepts Inc
4.5on Google (23)Lake Bluff, IL
Based in Lake Bluff, Illinois, Green Concepts Inc covers lawn care, rated 4.5 by 23 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2025, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Mariani Landscape
4.5on Google (103)Lake Bluff, IL
Based in Lake Bluff, Illinois, Mariani Landscape covers lawn care and landscaping, rated 4.5 by 103 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2023, and a published phone number and website.
Alan M. Landscaping
North Chicago, IL
Listed in North Chicago, Illinois, Alan M. Landscaping offers lawn care and landscaping, with a published phone number and website.
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Where these companies are
When to book lawn care in North Chicago
North 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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- Hours, ratings, and photos come from public listings and can go stale
Lawn care in North Chicago: common questions
How many lawn care companies are there in North Chicago?
We list 9 companies serving North 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 North Chicago?
Typical North Chicago bands: lawn mowing $36 to $55 per visit, edging and trimming $11 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 North Chicago?
Book two to three weeks ahead of the window, not inside it. In North 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.