Lawn Care in Cambridge, MA: Companies, Prices and When to Book
We list 7 companies serving Cambridge that offer lawn care. Lawn mowing here typically runs $44 to $67 per visit.
What lawn care costs in Cambridge
| Service | Typical price | Unit | What drives the price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawn mowing | $44 to $67 | per visit | Weekly through the growing season on an average quarter-acre lot. |
| Edging and trimming | $15 to $22 | per visit | Usually bundled into a mowing visit rather than billed alone. |
| Fertilizer application | $15 to $22 | per 1,000 sq ft | Slow-release blend, three to five rounds a year. |
| Weed control | $10 to $15 | per 1,000 sq ft | Pre-emergent in spring, post-emergent as broadleaf weeds show. |
| Core aeration | $15 to $22 | per 1,000 sq ft | Once a year, priced higher on compacted clay soil. |
| Overseeding | $24 to $37 | per 1,000 sq ft | Nearly always quoted together with aeration. |
| Grub and insect control | $12 to $18 | per 1,000 sq ft | One preventive round covers most of the season. |
| Dethatching | $12 to $18 | per 1,000 sq ft | Only needed when thatch is over half an inch thick. |
Priced for a city of 118,403 in the Boston metro.
Compare against national lawn care costs or price your own lawn on the lawn cost estimator.
Lawn care companies in Cambridge
Addis Garden LLC
5.0on Google (3)Cambridge, MA
Addis Garden LLC serves Cambridge and the surrounding Massachusetts area with lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2025, and a published phone number and website.
All Gardens Inc.
5.0on Google (10)Cambridge, MA
All Gardens Inc. serves Cambridge and the surrounding Massachusetts area with lawn care, rated 5.0 by 10 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2026, and a published phone number and website.
Chilel’s Tree Company
5.0on Google (3)Cambridge, MA
Based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Chilel’s Tree Company covers lawn care and tree service, with Google reviews going back to 2025, and a published phone number and website.
Pemberton Garden Services Inc.™
5.0on Google (8)Cambridge, MA
Pemberton Garden Services Inc.™ works on properties in Cambridge, Massachusetts, handling lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2020, and a published phone number and website.
Cambridge Landscape
3.3on Google (48)Cambridge, MA
Cambridge Landscape serves Cambridge and the surrounding Massachusetts area with lawn care and landscaping, rated 3.3 by 48 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2025, and a published phone number and website.
Landscapers - Cambridge, MA
Cambridge, MA
Landscapers - Cambridge, MA serves Cambridge and the surrounding Massachusetts area with lawn care and landscaping, with a published phone number and website.
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Cambridge, MA
Lawn Care & Landscaping serves Cambridge and the surrounding Massachusetts area with lawn care and landscaping, with a published phone number and website.
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Where these companies are
When to book lawn care in Cambridge
Cambridge sits in the Northeast climate region, which runs cool-season lawns. Last frost usually falls April 15-May 1 and first frost October 1-15, and that pair sets every date below.
Grasses that do well here
- Kentucky Bluegrass
- Perennial Ryegrass
- Fine Fescue
- Tall Fescue
| Task | Local window | Why then |
|---|---|---|
| Seed or overseed | Mid August to late September | Soil is still warm enough to germinate seed while air temperatures drop. |
| Fertilize | April, June, September, and early November | The September and November rounds do most of the work on a cool-season lawn. |
| Core aerate | Late August to October | Paired with overseeding so the seed drops into open holes. |
| Pre-emergent for crabgrass | April 1 - May 1 | Go by soil temperature: apply before it holds 55 degrees. |
Problems local crews deal with most: Snow mold, summer stress, crabgrass.
Want the exact soil temperature before you book pre-emergent? Check your ZIP on the soil temperature tracker.
How we verify these companies
- Ratings and review counts come from the platform named
- Hours, ratings, and photos come from public listings and can go stale
Lawn care in Cambridge: common questions
How many lawn care companies are there in Cambridge?
We list 7 companies serving Cambridge 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 Cambridge?
Typical Cambridge bands: lawn mowing $44 to $67 per visit, edging and trimming $15 to $22 per visit, fertilizer application $15 to $22 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 Massachusetts?
Yes. Applying herbicides, insecticides or fungicides on someone else's property for payment requires a commercial pesticide applicator licence issued by Massachusetts. 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 Cambridge?
Book two to three weeks ahead of the window, not inside it. In Cambridge 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 Northeast climate record, and the weeks before them are the busiest stretch of the year for local crews.