Lawn Care in Manhattan, KS: Companies, Prices and When to Book
We list 15 companies serving Manhattan that offer lawn care. Lawn mowing here typically runs $35 to $53 per visit.
What lawn care costs in Manhattan
| Service | Typical price | Unit | What drives the price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawn mowing | $35 to $53 | per visit | Weekly through the growing season on an average quarter-acre lot. |
| Edging and trimming | $10 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 | $10 to $16 | per 1,000 sq ft | Once a year, priced higher on compacted clay soil. |
| Overseeding | $18 to $27 | 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 54,100 in Riley 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 Manhattan
Little Apple Lawn and Landscape
5.0on Google (2)Manhattan, KS
Based in Manhattan, Kansas, Little Apple Lawn and Landscape covers lawn care and landscaping, with Google reviews going back to 2018, and a published phone number and website.
Midwest Lawn Care
5.0on Google (1)Manhattan, KS
Listed in Manhattan, Kansas, Midwest Lawn Care offers lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2019, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(785) 608-9284Smith Bros Mowing And Landscaping
5.0on Google (22)Manhattan, KS
Smith Bros Mowing And Landscaping serves Manhattan and the surrounding Kansas area with lawn care, landscaping and mowing, rated 5.0 by 22 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2024, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(785) 770-6780Taussig Landscape
5.0on Google (105)Wamego, KS
Taussig Landscape serves Wamego and the surrounding Kansas area with lawn care and landscaping, rated 5.0 by 105 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2025, and a published phone number and website.
Breeze & Co. Landscaping
4.9on Google (32)Manhattan, KS
Breeze & Co. Landscaping works on properties in Manhattan, Kansas, handling lawn care and landscaping, rated 4.9 by 32 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2024, and a published phone number and website.
Brockman Lawn Care
4.9on Google (46)Manhattan, KS
Based in Manhattan, Kansas, Brockman Lawn Care covers lawn care, rated 4.9 by 46 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2023, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(785) 341-9193Deep Roots Landscape & Management
4.9on Google (92)Manhattan, KS
Deep Roots Landscape & Management works on properties in Manhattan, Kansas, handling lawn care and landscaping, rated 4.9 by 92 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2022, and a published phone number and website.
Growing Concerns
4.9on Google (19)Manhattan, KS
A Manhattan lawn care company, Growing Concerns lists lawn care, rated 4.9 by 19 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2022, and a published phone number and website.
Garibay Landscaping
4.6on Google (29)Manhattan, KS
Garibay Landscaping serves Manhattan and the surrounding Kansas area with lawn care and landscaping, rated 4.6 by 29 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2021, and a published phone number and website.
Rothwell Landscape, Inc.
4.1on Google (32)Manhattan, KS
Listed in Manhattan, Kansas, Rothwell Landscape, Inc. offers lawn care and landscaping, rated 4.1 by 32 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2020, and a published phone number and website.
Master Landscape, Inc.
4.0on Google (24)Manhattan, KS
Master Landscape, Inc. works on properties in Manhattan, Kansas, handling lawn care and landscaping, rated 4.0 by 24 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2022, and a published phone number and website.
Rabbits Lawn Care
4.0on Google (4)Manhattan, KS
A Manhattan lawn care company, Rabbits Lawn Care lists lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2019, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
The Fire Brigade
4.0on Google (4)Manhattan, KS
The Fire Brigade is a lawn care company in Manhattan, Kansas, offering lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2017, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(785) 410-0383Cut Above Lawn and Landscape LLC
3.7on Google (6)Manhattan, KS
A Manhattan lawn care company, Cut Above Lawn and Landscape LLC lists lawn care and landscaping, with Google reviews going back to 2018, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(785) 477-1136Wildcat Lawn Care
2.9on Google (18)Manhattan, KS
Wildcat Lawn Care serves Manhattan and the surrounding Kansas area with lawn care, rated 2.9 by 18 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2016, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
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Where these companies are
When to book lawn care in Manhattan
Manhattan 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 Manhattan: common questions
How many lawn care companies are there in Manhattan?
We list 15 companies serving Manhattan 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 Manhattan?
Typical Manhattan bands: lawn mowing $35 to $53 per visit, edging and trimming $10 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 Kansas?
Yes. Applying herbicides, insecticides or fungicides on someone else's property for payment requires a commercial pesticide applicator licence issued by Kansas. 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 Manhattan?
Book two to three weeks ahead of the window, not inside it. In Manhattan 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.