Lawn Care in Rockford, IL: Companies, Prices and When to Book
We list 15 companies serving Rockford that offer lawn care. Lawn mowing here typically runs $37 to $57 per visit.
What lawn care costs in Rockford
| Service | Typical price | Unit | What drives the price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawn mowing | $37 to $57 | 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 $13 | 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 148,655 in Winnebago 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 Rockford
Affordable lawn and sprinklers.
5.0on Google (2)Rockford, IL
A Rockford lawn care company, Affordable lawn and sprinklers. lists lawn care and sprinkler repair, with Google reviews going back to 2026, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Christian's lawn and Landscape
5.0on Google (5)Rockford, IL
Christian's lawn and Landscape works on properties in Rockford, Illinois, handling lawn care and landscaping, with Google reviews going back to 2018, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(815) 516-6703Ferrals Family Landscaping & Tree Services
5.0on Google (151)Rockford, IL
Ferrals Family Landscaping & Tree Services serves Rockford and the surrounding Illinois area with lawn care, landscaping and tree service, rated 5.0 by 151 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2022, and Saturday hours listed.
Heart Lawn Care & Tree Service
5.0on Google (5)Rockford, IL
Based in Rockford, Illinois, Heart Lawn Care & Tree Service covers lawn care and tree service, with Google reviews going back to 2026, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(815) 670-1773LawnStarter - Rockford
5.0on Google (4)Rockford, IL
A Rockford lawn care company, LawnStarter - Rockford lists lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2026, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
All Seasons Landscaping
4.9on Google (88)Rockford, IL
All Seasons Landscaping is a lawn care company in Rockford, Illinois, offering lawn care and landscaping, rated 4.9 by 88 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2025, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Evans Lawn and Snow
4.9on Google (69)Rockford, IL
Evans Lawn and Snow serves Rockford and the surrounding Illinois area with lawn care and seasonal snow removal, rated 4.9 by 69 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2021, and a published phone number and website.
Green Acres Lawn Care & Landscaping
4.9on Google (697)Rockford, IL
Based in Rockford, Illinois, Green Acres Lawn Care & Landscaping covers lawn care and landscaping, rated 4.9 by 697 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2025, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
R and G mowing
4.9on Google (9)Rockford, IL
R and G mowing serves Rockford and the surrounding Illinois area with lawn care and mowing, with Google reviews going back to 2020, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Spring Green
4.9on Google (1,690)Rockford, IL
Listed in Rockford, Illinois, Spring Green offers lawn care, rated 4.9 by 1,690 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2025, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Elites Lawncare and Snow Removal
4.7on Google (40)Rockford, IL
Elites Lawncare and Snow Removal serves Rockford and the surrounding Illinois area with lawn care and seasonal snow removal, rated 4.7 by 40 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2024, and Saturday hours listed.
LawnCare by Walter, Inc.
4.4on Google (121)Rockford, IL
LawnCare by Walter, Inc. is a lawn care company in Rockford, Illinois, offering lawn care, rated 4.4 by 121 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2025, and a published phone number and website.
TruGreen Lawn Care
4.4on Google (450)Rockford, IL
TruGreen Lawn Care works on properties in Rockford, Illinois, handling lawn care, rated 4.4 by 450 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2024, and a published phone number and website.
A & A LawnCare
4.0on Google (33)Rockford, IL
A & A LawnCare works on properties in Rockford, Illinois, handling lawn care, rated 4.0 by 33 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2025, and a published phone number and website.
Rockford Lawn Care
Rockford, IL
Rockford Lawn Care works on properties in Rockford, Illinois, handling lawn care, with Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
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Where these companies are
When to book lawn care in Rockford
Rockford 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 Rockford: common questions
How many lawn care companies are there in Rockford?
We list 15 companies serving Rockford 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 Rockford?
Typical Rockford bands: lawn mowing $37 to $57 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 Rockford?
Book two to three weeks ahead of the window, not inside it. In Rockford 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.