Lawn Care in Peoria, IL: Companies, Prices and When to Book
We list 12 companies serving Peoria that offer lawn care. Lawn mowing here typically runs $37 to $56 per visit.
What lawn care costs in Peoria
| 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 113,150 in Peoria 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 Peoria
A&E Lawn and Tree
5.0on Google (1)Peoria, IL
A&E Lawn and Tree serves Peoria and the surrounding Illinois area with lawn care and tree service, with Google reviews going back to 2021, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(309) 431-2980Bill's Lawn Services
5.0on Google (2)Peoria, IL
Bill's Lawn Services is a lawn care company in Peoria, Illinois, offering lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2024, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(309) 682-2563Cutting Edge Lawn Care Peoria IL
5.0on Google (9)Peoria, IL
Cutting Edge Lawn Care Peoria IL serves Peoria and the surrounding Illinois area with lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2022, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(309) 423-2432Li's Mowing
5.0on Google (3)Peoria, IL
Based in Peoria, Illinois, Li's Mowing covers lawn care and mowing, with Google reviews going back to 2016, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(309) 688-4855Taylor's Way
4.9on Google (1,034)Mossville, IL
Listed in Mossville, Illinois, Taylor's Way offers lawn care, rated 4.9 by 1,034 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2026, and a published phone number and website.
LawnStarter - Peoria
4.7on Google (15)Peoria, IL
Based in Peoria, Illinois, LawnStarter - Peoria covers lawn care, rated 4.7 by 15 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2026, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Weed Man Lawn Care
4.7on Google (636)Peoria, IL
Based in Peoria, Illinois, Weed Man Lawn Care covers lawn care and weed control, rated 4.7 by 636 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2026, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Grass N More, Inc.
4.6on Google (30)Peoria, IL
Grass N More, Inc. is a lawn care company in Peoria, Illinois, offering lawn care, rated 4.6 by 30 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2022, and a published phone number and website.
TruGreen Lawn Care
4.4on Google (389)Peoria, IL
TruGreen Lawn Care is a lawn care company in Peoria, Illinois, offering lawn care, rated 4.4 by 389 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2025, and a published phone number and website.
Cuttin' It Close Lawn Care Inc.
4.3on Google (47)Peoria, IL
Listed in Peoria, Illinois, Cuttin' It Close Lawn Care Inc. offers lawn care, rated 4.3 by 47 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2022, and a published phone number and website.
JP Seasonal Services LLC
4.3on Google (12)Peoria, IL
JP Seasonal Services LLC is a lawn care company in Peoria, Illinois, offering lawn care, rated 4.3 by 12 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2019, and a published phone number and website.
Royer Lawn Maintenance & Snow Removal
Peoria, IL
Royer Lawn Maintenance & Snow Removal works on properties in Peoria, Illinois, handling lawn care and seasonal snow removal, with a published phone number and website.
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Where these companies are
When to book lawn care in Peoria
Peoria 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 Peoria: common questions
How many lawn care companies are there in Peoria?
We list 12 companies serving Peoria 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 Peoria?
Typical Peoria 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 Peoria?
Book two to three weeks ahead of the window, not inside it. In Peoria 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.