Lawn Care in Franklin Town, MA: Companies, Prices and When to Book
We list 10 companies serving Franklin Town that offer lawn care. Lawn mowing here typically runs $39 to $60 per visit.
What lawn care costs in Franklin Town
| Service | Typical price | Unit | What drives the price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawn mowing | $39 to $60 | 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 | $13 to $20 | per 1,000 sq ft | Slow-release blend, three to five rounds a year. |
| Weed control | $9 to $13 | 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 $33 | per 1,000 sq ft | Nearly always quoted together with aeration. |
| Grub and insect control | $10 to $16 | per 1,000 sq ft | One preventive round covers most of the season. |
| Dethatching | $10 to $16 | per 1,000 sq ft | Only needed when thatch is over half an inch thick. |
Priced for a city of 33,261 in Norfolk 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 Franklin Town
Carlino Landscaping
5.0on Google (5)Franklin, MA
Carlino Landscaping serves Franklin and the surrounding Massachusetts area with lawn care and landscaping, with Google reviews going back to 2025, and a published phone number and website.
Custom Landscaping
5.0on Google (2)Franklin, MA
Listed in Franklin, Massachusetts, Custom Landscaping offers lawn care and landscaping, with Google reviews going back to 2026, and a published phone number and website.
Franklin Landscape Design & Construction
5.0on Google (2)Franklin, MA
A Franklin lawn care company, Franklin Landscape Design & Construction lists lawn care and landscaping, with Google reviews going back to 2023, and a published phone number and website.
Mulch Masters Landscaping
5.0on Google (28)Franklin, MA
Mulch Masters Landscaping works on properties in Franklin, Massachusetts, handling lawn care, landscaping and mulch installation, rated 5.0 by 28 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2026, and a published phone number and website.
Nappy's Lawn Mowing, Inc.
5.0on Google (7)Medway, MA
A Medway lawn care company, Nappy's Lawn Mowing, Inc. lists lawn care and mowing, with Google reviews going back to 2022, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
TLC Associates LLC
5.0on Google (13)Franklin, MA
A Franklin lawn care company, TLC Associates LLC lists lawn care, rated 5.0 by 13 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2026, and a published phone number and website.
TruGreen Lawn Care
4.3on Google (711)Franklin, MA
Listed in Franklin, Massachusetts, TruGreen Lawn Care offers lawn care, rated 4.3 by 711 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2026, and a published phone number and website.
Knight's Landscape, Inc.
4.2on Google (10)Franklin, MA
Knight's Landscape, Inc. works on properties in Franklin, Massachusetts, handling lawn care and landscaping, rated 4.2 by 10 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2020, and a published phone number and website.
Mikes Affordable Landscape
4.0on Google (4)Franklin, MA
Mikes Affordable Landscape serves Franklin and the surrounding Massachusetts area with lawn care and landscaping, with Google reviews going back to 2017, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(774) 291-9537Colligan Landscaping
3.7on Google (6)Franklin, MA
A Franklin lawn care company, Colligan Landscaping lists lawn care and landscaping, with Google reviews going back to 2022, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
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Where these companies are
When to book lawn care in Franklin Town
Franklin Town 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
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- Hours, ratings, and photos come from public listings and can go stale
Lawn care in Franklin Town: common questions
How many lawn care companies are there in Franklin Town?
We list 10 companies serving Franklin Town 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 Franklin Town?
Typical Franklin Town bands: lawn mowing $39 to $60 per visit, edging and trimming $13 to $20 per visit, fertilizer application $13 to $20 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 Franklin Town?
Book two to three weeks ahead of the window, not inside it. In Franklin Town 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.