Lawn Care in Worcester, MA: Companies, Prices and When to Book
We list 19 companies serving Worcester that offer lawn care. Lawn mowing here typically runs $41 to $63 per visit.
What lawn care costs in Worcester
| Service | Typical price | Unit | What drives the price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawn mowing | $41 to $63 | per visit | Weekly through the growing season on an average quarter-acre lot. |
| Edging and trimming | $14 to $21 | 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 | $14 to $21 | per 1,000 sq ft | Once a year, priced higher on compacted clay soil. |
| Overseeding | $23 to $35 | 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 206,518 in Worcester 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 Worcester
J&J LAWN CARE
5.0on Google (14)Worcester, MA
J&J LAWN CARE serves Worcester and the surrounding Massachusetts area with lawn care, rated 5.0 by 14 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2020, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(508) 714-1000Lawn Squad of Worcester
5.0on Google (2)Auburn, MA
Based in Auburn, Massachusetts, Lawn Squad of Worcester covers lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2026, and a published phone number and website.
Michael's Mowing & Landscape Inc
5.0on Google (80)Shrewsbury, MA
Michael's Mowing & Landscape Inc works on properties in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, handling lawn care, landscaping and mowing, rated 5.0 by 80 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2026, and a published phone number and website.
Nice Lawn Bro
5.0on Google (15)Worcester, MA
Listed in Worcester, Massachusetts, Nice Lawn Bro offers lawn care, rated 5.0 by 15 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2026, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
OBrien Landscape, LLC
5.0on Google (92)Shrewsbury, MA
OBrien Landscape, LLC works on properties in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, handling lawn care and landscaping, rated 5.0 by 92 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2026, and a published phone number and website.
Pros Landscaper of Worcester
5.0on Google (8)Worcester, MA
Listed in Worcester, Massachusetts, Pros Landscaper of Worcester offers lawn care and landscaping, with Google reviews going back to 2026, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
RP Landscaping
5.0on Google (20)Holden, MA
Based in Holden, Massachusetts, RP Landscaping covers lawn care and landscaping, rated 5.0 by 20 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2026, and a published phone number and website.
Black Belt Landscaping
4.9on Google (115)Holden, MA
Listed in Holden, Massachusetts, Black Belt Landscaping offers lawn care and landscaping, rated 4.9 by 115 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2025, and a published phone number and website.
Harris Lawn & Landscape
4.9on Google (74)Worcester, MA
Listed in Worcester, Massachusetts, Harris Lawn & Landscape offers lawn care and landscaping, rated 4.9 by 74 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2025, and a published phone number and website.
Mass Landscaping & Snow
4.9on Google (104)Worcester, MA
Mass Landscaping & Snow works on properties in Worcester, Massachusetts, handling lawn care, landscaping and seasonal snow removal, rated 4.9 by 104 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2022, and Saturday hours listed.
The Turf Manager
4.9on Google (145)Worcester, MA
The Turf Manager is a lawn care company in Worcester, Massachusetts, offering lawn care, rated 4.9 by 145 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2025, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Like father like son landscape and urban garden
4.8on Google (4)Worcester, MA
Like Father Like Son Landscape And Urban Garden serves Worcester and the surrounding Massachusetts area with lawn care and landscaping, with Google reviews going back to 2023, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(774) 441-4476Miller's Landscaping
4.7on Google (14)Worcester, MA
Miller's Landscaping is a lawn care company in Worcester, Massachusetts, offering lawn care and landscaping, rated 4.7 by 14 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2023, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Stevens & Son Lawn Maintenance
4.6on Google (5)Auburn, MA
Listed in Auburn, Massachusetts, Stevens & Son Lawn Maintenance offers lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2018, and a published phone number and website.
Central Mass Landscapes
4.5on Google (20)Worcester, MA
Central Mass Landscapes is a lawn care company in Worcester, Massachusetts, offering lawn care and landscaping, rated 4.5 by 20 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2025, and a published phone number and website.
Great Care Lawn Service
4.5on Google (30)Worcester, MA
Great Care Lawn Service works on properties in Worcester, Massachusetts, handling lawn care, rated 4.5 by 30 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2018, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Campos Brothers Landscaping, LLC
4.4on Google (75)Shrewsbury, MA
Campos Brothers Landscaping, LLC serves Shrewsbury and the surrounding Massachusetts area with lawn care and landscaping, rated 4.4 by 75 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2022, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
VIP Landscaping
4.1on Google (43)Worcester, MA
VIP Landscaping works on properties in Worcester, Massachusetts, handling lawn care and landscaping, rated 4.1 by 43 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2024, and a published phone number and website.
LeBoeuf Lawn Care
Worcester, MA
LeBoeuf Lawn Care works on properties in Worcester, Massachusetts, handling lawn care, with Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
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Where these companies are
When to book lawn care in Worcester
Worcester 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.
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Lawn care in Worcester: common questions
How many lawn care companies are there in Worcester?
We list 19 companies serving Worcester 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 Worcester?
Typical Worcester bands: lawn mowing $41 to $63 per visit, edging and trimming $14 to $21 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 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 Worcester?
Book two to three weeks ahead of the window, not inside it. In Worcester 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.