Lawn Care in Plainfield, IL: Companies, Prices and When to Book
We list 13 companies serving Plainfield that offer lawn care. Lawn mowing here typically runs $36 to $55 per visit.
What lawn care costs in Plainfield
| 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 44,762 in Will 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 Plainfield
Driven Landscapes
5.0on Google (26)Plainfield, IL
A Plainfield lawn care company, Driven Landscapes lists lawn care and landscaping, rated 5.0 by 26 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2018, and a published phone number and website.
One Kid and a Lawnmower
5.0on Google (3)Plainfield, IL
Based in Plainfield, Illinois, One Kid and a Lawnmower covers lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2022, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(630) 636-1262Better Green Landscape
4.9on Google (113)Plainfield, IL
A Plainfield lawn care company, Better Green Landscape lists lawn care and landscaping, rated 4.9 by 113 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2025, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Armando's Landscape Services Inc.
4.8on Google (45)Plainfield, IL
Armando's Landscape Services Inc. works on properties in Plainfield, Illinois, handling lawn care and landscaping, rated 4.8 by 45 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2023, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Juan M Diaz Landscape LLC
4.8on Google (21)Plainfield, IL
Juan M Diaz Landscape LLC is a lawn care company in Plainfield, Illinois, offering lawn care and landscaping, rated 4.8 by 21 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2023, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(779) 379-0514Spring Green
4.8on Google (1,988)Plainfield, IL
Based in Plainfield, Illinois, Spring Green covers lawn care, rated 4.8 by 1,988 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2025, and a published phone number and website.
College Pros Landscaping
4.7on Google (277)Plainfield, IL
College Pros Landscaping works on properties in Plainfield, Illinois, handling lawn care and landscaping, rated 4.7 by 277 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2026, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Lawns N Order LLC
4.5on Google (10)Plainfield, IL
A Plainfield lawn care company, Lawns N Order LLC lists lawn care, rated 4.5 by 10 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2025, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(815) 940-6611Local Lawn Care & Landscaping
4.5on Google (8)Plainfield, IL
A Plainfield lawn care company, Local Lawn Care & Landscaping lists lawn care and landscaping, with Google reviews going back to 2026, and a published phone number and website.
Greenwood Lawn Services
4.3on Google (7)Plainfield, IL
A Plainfield lawn care company, Greenwood Lawn Services lists lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2023, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(630) 420-9919Pro Turf & Pro Pest Solutions - Plainfield Lawn Care
4.3on Google (547)Plainfield, IL
Pro Turf & Pro Pest Solutions - Plainfield Lawn Care is a lawn care company in Plainfield, Illinois, offering lawn care and pest control, rated 4.3 by 547 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2026.
Quinn's Landscaping LLC
4.3on Google (11)Plainfield, IL
A Plainfield lawn care company, Quinn's Landscaping LLC lists lawn care and landscaping, rated 4.3 by 11 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2017, and a published phone number and website.
TruGreen Lawn Care
4.3on Google (703)Plainfield, IL
TruGreen Lawn Care is a lawn care company in Plainfield, Illinois, offering lawn care, rated 4.3 by 703 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2024, and a published phone number and website.
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Where these companies are
When to book lawn care in Plainfield
Plainfield 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 Plainfield: common questions
How many lawn care companies are there in Plainfield?
We list 13 companies serving Plainfield 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 Plainfield?
Typical Plainfield 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 Plainfield?
Book two to three weeks ahead of the window, not inside it. In Plainfield 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.