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Lawn Care in South Bend, IN: Companies, Prices and When to Book

We list 10 companies serving South Bend that offer lawn care. Lawn mowing here typically runs $40 to $61 per visit.

What lawn care costs in South Bend

Typical lawn care service prices in South Bend, Indiana
ServiceTypical priceUnitWhat drives the price
Lawn mowing$40 to $61per visitWeekly through the growing season on an average quarter-acre lot.
Edging and trimming$12 to $18per visitUsually bundled into a mowing visit rather than billed alone.
Fertilizer application$14 to $21per 1,000 sq ftSlow-release blend, three to five rounds a year.
Weed control$9 to $14per 1,000 sq ftPre-emergent in spring, post-emergent as broadleaf weeds show.
Core aeration$13 to $19per 1,000 sq ftOnce a year, priced higher on compacted clay soil.
Overseeding$22 to $33per 1,000 sq ftNearly always quoted together with aeration.
Grub and insect control$11 to $17per 1,000 sq ftOne preventive round covers most of the season.
Dethatching$10 to $15per 1,000 sq ftOnly needed when thatch is over half an inch thick.

Priced for a city of 103,453 in St. Joseph 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 South Bend

  • Coffman’s Lawn & Landscaping, LLC

    5.0on Google (61)

    South Bend, IN

    Coffman’s Lawn & Landscaping, LLC works on properties in South Bend, Indiana, handling lawn care and landscaping, rated 5.0 by 61 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2024, and a published phone number and website.

  • Deep Cutz Lawn Care LLC

    5.0on Google (1)

    South Bend, IN

    A South Bend lawn care company, Deep Cutz Lawn Care LLC lists lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2026, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.

  • Flores Landscaping LLC

    5.0on Google (13)

    South Bend, IN

    Based in South Bend, Indiana, Flores Landscaping LLC covers lawn care and landscaping, rated 5.0 by 13 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2026, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.

  • South Bend Lawn Care

    5.0on Google (1)

    South Bend, IN

    South Bend Lawn Care is a lawn care company in South Bend, Indiana, offering lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2026, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number.

  • Lawn Medic & Turfmen

    4.7on Google (1,009)

    South Bend, IN

    Lawn Medic & Turfmen is a lawn care company in South Bend, Indiana, offering lawn care, rated 4.7 by 1,009 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2025, and a published phone number and website.

  • LawnStarter - South Bend

    4.5on Google (13)

    South Bend, IN

    Based in South Bend, Indiana, LawnStarter - South Bend covers lawn care, rated 4.5 by 13 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2026, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.

  • Naturescene Lawn and Landscape Care

    4.5on Google (37)

    South Bend, IN

    Listed in South Bend, Indiana, Naturescene Lawn and Landscape Care offers lawn care and landscaping, rated 4.5 by 37 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2024, and a published phone number and website.

  • TruGreen Lawn Care

    4.1on Google (414)

    South Bend, IN

    TruGreen Lawn Care serves South Bend and the surrounding Indiana area with lawn care, rated 4.1 by 414 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2026, and a published phone number and website.

  • Riley's Lawn Care Service, LLC

    3.8on Google (6)

    South Bend, IN

    Listed in South Bend, Indiana, Riley's Lawn Care Service, LLC offers lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2021, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number.

  • J&R's Lawn Service and Snow Plowing

    3.3on Google (4)

    South Bend, IN

    J&R's Lawn Service and Snow Plowing serves South Bend and the surrounding Indiana area with lawn care and seasonal snow removal, with Google reviews going back to 2017, and a published phone number.

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When to book lawn care in South Bend

South Bend sits in the Great Lakes climate region, which runs cool-season lawns. Last frost usually falls April 15-May 15 and first frost September 15-October 15, and that pair sets every date below.

Grasses that do well here

  • Kentucky Bluegrass
  • Perennial Ryegrass
  • Tall Fescue
  • Fine Fescue
Lawn care timing windows for South Bend
TaskLocal windowWhy then
Seed or overseedMid August to late SeptemberSoil is still warm enough to germinate seed while air temperatures drop.
FertilizeApril, June, September, and early NovemberThe September and November rounds do most of the work on a cool-season lawn.
Core aerateLate August to OctoberPaired with overseeding so the seed drops into open holes.
Pre-emergent for crabgrassApril 1 - May 1Go by soil temperature: apply before it holds 55 degrees.

Problems local crews deal with most: Winter kill, short growing season, snow mold.

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 South Bend: common questions

How many lawn care companies are there in South Bend?

We list 10 companies serving South Bend 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 South Bend?

Typical South Bend bands: lawn mowing $40 to $61 per visit, edging and trimming $12 to $18 per visit, fertilizer application $14 to $21 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 Indiana?

Yes. Applying herbicides, insecticides or fungicides on someone else's property for payment requires a commercial pesticide applicator licence issued by Indiana. 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 South Bend?

Book two to three weeks ahead of the window, not inside it. In South Bend that means seed or overseed mid august to late september; fertilize april, june, september, and early november; core aerate late august to october; pre-emergent for crabgrass april 1 - may 1. Those dates come from the Great Lakes climate record, and the weeks before them are the busiest stretch of the year for local crews.

Lawn care near South Bend