Lawn Care in New Orleans, LA: Companies, Prices and When to Book
We list 14 companies serving New Orleans that offer lawn care. Lawn mowing here typically runs $43 to $66 per visit.
What lawn care costs in New Orleans
| Service | Typical price | Unit | What drives the price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawn mowing | $43 to $66 | per visit | Weekly through the growing season on an average quarter-acre lot. |
| Edging and trimming | $13 to $20 | per visit | Usually bundled into a mowing visit rather than billed alone. |
| Fertilizer application | $14 to $21 | per 1,000 sq ft | Slow-release blend, three to five rounds a year. |
| Weed control | $9 to $14 | per 1,000 sq ft | Pre-emergent in spring, post-emergent as broadleaf weeds show. |
| Core aeration | $13 to $20 | per 1,000 sq ft | Once a year, priced higher on compacted clay soil. |
| Overseeding | $22 to $34 | per 1,000 sq ft | Nearly always quoted together with aeration. |
| Grub and insect control | $11 to $17 | per 1,000 sq ft | One preventive round covers most of the season. |
| Dethatching | $11 to $17 | per 1,000 sq ft | Only needed when thatch is over half an inch thick. |
Priced for a city of 383,997 in the New Orleans metro.
Compare against national lawn care costs or price your own lawn on the lawn cost estimator.
Lawn care companies in New Orleans
Cajun Landscape & Lawn Services Llc
5.0on Google (2)New Orleans, LA
Cajun Landscape & Lawn Services Llc is a lawn care company in New Orleans, Louisiana, offering lawn care and landscaping, with Google reviews going back to 2018, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(504) 382-5257Cutting Edge Lawn Care - New Orleans
5.0on Google (1)New Orleans, LA
Cutting Edge Lawn Care - New Orleans works on properties in New Orleans, Louisiana, handling lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2026, and a published phone number and website.
LMP LAWNS
5.0on Google (5)New Orleans, LA
A New Orleans lawn care company, LMP LAWNS lists lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2023, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(504) 494-1535Menzies Lawncare and Landscape
5.0on Google (2)New Orleans, LA
Listed in New Orleans, Louisiana, Menzies Lawncare and Landscape offers lawn care and landscaping, with Google reviews going back to 2018, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(504) 812-6369Mow Joes Lawn Care New Orleans
5.0on Google (5)New Orleans, LA
Mow Joes Lawn Care New Orleans is a lawn care company in New Orleans, Louisiana, offering lawn care and mowing, with Google reviews going back to 2023, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Peabody's Lawn Service
5.0on Google (1)New Orleans, LA
Peabody's Lawn Service works on properties in New Orleans, Louisiana, handling lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2021, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(504) 246-1139The GroundsMen
5.0on Google (19)New Orleans, LA
The GroundsMen is a lawn care company in New Orleans, Louisiana, offering lawn care, rated 5.0 by 19 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2025, and a published phone number and website.
Lawn Love - New Orleans
4.9on Google (70)New Orleans, LA
Lawn Love - New Orleans works on properties in New Orleans, Louisiana, handling lawn care, rated 4.9 by 70 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2026, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
LGD Lawn and Landscape
4.9on Google (163)New Orleans, LA
LGD Lawn and Landscape is a lawn care company in New Orleans, Louisiana, offering lawn care and landscaping, rated 4.9 by 163 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2023, and a published phone number and website.
Goodwin Lawncare and Landscaping
4.7on Google (50)New Orleans, LA
Goodwin Lawncare and Landscaping works on properties in New Orleans, Louisiana, handling lawn care and landscaping, rated 4.7 by 50 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2026, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Jesus saves lawn care LLC Steven lecompte
4.4on Google (66)New Orleans, LA
A New Orleans lawn care company, Jesus saves lawn care LLC Steven lecompte lists lawn care, rated 4.4 by 66 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2022, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(504) 858-2597LawnStarter Lawn Care Service
4.3on Google (397)New Orleans, LA
LawnStarter Lawn Care Service is a lawn care company in New Orleans, Louisiana, offering lawn care, rated 4.3 by 397 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2026, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Mc Farland Lawn Care
4.3on Google (3)New Orleans, LA
Mc Farland Lawn Care works on properties in New Orleans, Louisiana, handling lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2017, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(504) 242-0554Absolute Landscaping
4.1on Google (83)New Orleans, LA
Absolute Landscaping is a lawn care company in New Orleans, Louisiana, offering lawn care and landscaping, rated 4.1 by 83 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2020, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
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Where these companies are
When to book lawn care in New Orleans
New Orleans sits in the South Central climate region, which runs warm-season lawns. Last frost usually falls February 1-March 1 and first frost November 15-December 15, and that pair sets every date below.
Grasses that do well here
- Bermudagrass
- St. Augustinegrass
- Zoysiagrass
- Buffalograss
- Bahiagrass
| Task | Local window | Why then |
|---|---|---|
| Seed, sod, or sprig | Late May through July | Warm-season grass needs soil above 65 degrees to take hold. |
| Fertilize | April through August | Stop feeding roughly a month before the first expected frost. |
| Core aerate | May through July | Aerate while the lawn is actively growing so it fills the holes back in. |
| Pre-emergent for crabgrass | February 1 - March 1 | Go by soil temperature: apply before it holds 55 degrees. |
Problems local crews deal with most: Extreme heat, drought, fire ants.
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 New Orleans: common questions
How many lawn care companies are there in New Orleans?
We list 14 companies serving New Orleans 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 New Orleans?
Typical New Orleans bands: lawn mowing $43 to $66 per visit, edging and trimming $13 to $20 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 Louisiana?
Yes. Applying herbicides, insecticides or fungicides on someone else's property for payment requires a commercial pesticide applicator licence issued by Louisiana. 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 New Orleans?
Book two to three weeks ahead of the window, not inside it. In New Orleans that means seed, sod, or sprig late may through july; fertilize april through august; core aerate may through july; pre-emergent for crabgrass february 1 - march 1. Those dates come from the South Central climate record, and the weeks before them are the busiest stretch of the year for local crews.