Lawn Care in Ann Arbor, MI: Companies, Prices and When to Book
We list 13 companies serving Ann Arbor that offer lawn care. Lawn mowing here typically runs $40 to $61 per visit.
What lawn care costs in Ann Arbor
| Service | Typical price | Unit | What drives the price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawn mowing | $40 to $61 | per visit | Weekly through the growing season on an average quarter-acre lot. |
| Edging and trimming | $12 to $18 | 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 $19 | 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 | $11 to $17 | per 1,000 sq ft | One preventive round covers most of the season. |
| Dethatching | $10 to $15 | per 1,000 sq ft | Only needed when thatch is over half an inch thick. |
Priced for a city of 123,851 in Washtenaw 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 Ann Arbor
A2Z Lawn Services
5.0on Google (7)Ann Arbor, MI
A Ann Arbor lawn care company, A2Z Lawn Services lists lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2024, and a published phone number and website.
Grounds to Gardens
5.0on Google (42)Ann Arbor, MI
A Ann Arbor lawn care company, Grounds to Gardens lists lawn care, rated 5.0 by 42 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2025, and a published phone number and website.
LawnStarter - Ann Arbor
5.0on Google (24)Ann Arbor, MI
Based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, LawnStarter - Ann Arbor covers lawn care, rated 5.0 by 24 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2026, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
MR LAWN CARE & LANDSCAPING
5.0on Google (94)Ann Arbor, MI
MR LAWN CARE & LANDSCAPING works on properties in Ann Arbor, Michigan, handling lawn care and landscaping, rated 5.0 by 94 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2026, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Rescue Lawn Care Services
5.0on Google (8)Ann Arbor, MI
Rescue Lawn Care Services works on properties in Ann Arbor, Michigan, handling lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2022, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Electric Lawn Company
4.9on Google (58)Ann Arbor, MI
Electric Lawn Company is a lawn care company in Ann Arbor, Michigan, offering lawn care, rated 4.9 by 58 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2022, Saturday hours listed, and a published website.
Lawn careelectriclawncompany.comGreat Outdoors
4.8on Google (282)Ann Arbor, MI
Great Outdoors serves Ann Arbor and the surrounding Michigan area with lawn care, rated 4.8 by 282 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2026, and a published phone number and website.
R & L Lawn Maintenance
4.8on Google (17)Ann Arbor, MI
Listed in Ann Arbor, Michigan, R & L Lawn Maintenance offers lawn care, rated 4.8 by 17 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2025, and a published phone number and website.
Twin Oaks Landscape
4.8on Google (100)Ann Arbor, MI
Listed in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Twin Oaks Landscape offers lawn care and landscaping, rated 4.8 by 100 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2025, and a published phone number and website.
Good Guys Lawn Care
4.7on Google (299)Ann Arbor, MI
Good Guys Lawn Care serves Ann Arbor and the surrounding Michigan area with lawn care, rated 4.7 by 299 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2026, and a published phone number and website.
KB Landscaping & Snow Removal
4.7on Google (58)Ann Arbor, MI
KB Landscaping & Snow Removal serves Ann Arbor and the surrounding Michigan area with lawn care, landscaping and seasonal snow removal, rated 4.7 by 58 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2024, and Saturday hours listed.
A-1 Snow Removal & Lawn Care, Inc.
4.6on Google (47)Ann Arbor, MI
Listed in Ann Arbor, Michigan, A-1 Snow Removal & Lawn Care, Inc. offers lawn care and seasonal snow removal, rated 4.6 by 47 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2025, and a published phone number and website.
Weed Man Lawn Care
4.6on Google (194)Ann Arbor, MI
Weed Man Lawn Care serves Ann Arbor and the surrounding Michigan area with lawn care and weed control, rated 4.6 by 194 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2026, and a published phone number and website.
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Where these companies are
When to book lawn care in Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor sits in the Great Lakes climate region, which runs cool-season lawns. Last frost usually falls April 15-May 15 and first frost September 15-October 15, and that pair sets every date below.
Grasses that do well here
- Kentucky Bluegrass
- Perennial Ryegrass
- Tall Fescue
- Fine 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: Winter kill, short growing season, snow mold.
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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Lawn care in Ann Arbor: common questions
How many lawn care companies are there in Ann Arbor?
We list 13 companies serving Ann Arbor 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 Ann Arbor?
Typical Ann Arbor bands: lawn mowing $40 to $61 per visit, edging and trimming $12 to $18 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 Michigan?
Yes. Applying herbicides, insecticides or fungicides on someone else's property for payment requires a commercial pesticide applicator licence issued by Michigan. 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 Ann Arbor?
Book two to three weeks ahead of the window, not inside it. In Ann Arbor 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 Great Lakes climate record, and the weeks before them are the busiest stretch of the year for local crews.