Lawn Care in Bay City, MI: Companies, Prices and When to Book
We list 10 companies serving Bay City that offer lawn care. Lawn mowing here typically runs $37 to $57 per visit.
What lawn care costs in Bay City
| Service | Typical price | Unit | What drives the price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawn mowing | $37 to $57 | per visit | Weekly through the growing season on an average quarter-acre lot. |
| Edging and trimming | $11 to $17 | 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 | $12 to $18 | per 1,000 sq ft | Once a year, priced higher on compacted clay soil. |
| Overseeding | $20 to $31 | 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 | $9 to $14 | per 1,000 sq ft | Only needed when thatch is over half an inch thick. |
Priced for a city of 32,661 in Bay 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 Bay City
All Around Lawn Care
5.0on Google (4)Bay City, MI
Listed in Bay City, Michigan, All Around Lawn Care offers lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2016, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(989) 893-5296American Pride Property Maintenance
5.0on Google (91)Bay City, MI
American Pride Property Maintenance serves Bay City and the surrounding Michigan area with lawn care, rated 5.0 by 91 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2024, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Billy Goat Lawn Care, LLC
5.0on Google (2)Bay City, MI
Based in Bay City, Michigan, Billy Goat Lawn Care, LLC covers lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2024, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(989) 391-9328Dankert Lawncare & Landscaping
5.0on Google (21)Bay City, MI
Dankert Lawncare & Landscaping works on properties in Bay City, Michigan, handling lawn care and landscaping, rated 5.0 by 21 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2025, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(989) 415-0072Pay Per Cut Lawncare
5.0on Google (4)Bay City, MI
Pay Per Cut Lawncare is a lawn care company in Bay City, Michigan, offering lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2023, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(989) 450-4374Tri-City Lawn Service LLC
5.0on Google (20)Bay City, MI
A Bay City lawn care company, Tri-City Lawn Service LLC lists lawn care, rated 5.0 by 20 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2025, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Custom Personalized Lawn Care
4.6on Google (141)Bay City, MI
Custom Personalized Lawn Care serves Bay City and the surrounding Michigan area with lawn care, rated 4.6 by 141 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2026, and a published phone number and website.
Tyler's Lawn Care & Power Washing
4.5on Google (39)Bay City, MI
Listed in Bay City, Michigan, Tyler's Lawn Care & Power Washing offers lawn care, rated 4.5 by 39 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2023, and a published phone number and website.
Howdy Neighbor Lawn Care
4.4on Google (9)Bay City, MI
Howdy Neighbor Lawn Care serves Bay City and the surrounding Michigan area with lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2023, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(989) 980-8284Oak Ridge Lawn Care, LLC
4.2on Google (5)Bay City, MI
Oak Ridge Lawn Care, LLC is a lawn care company in Bay City, Michigan, offering lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2024, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(989) 890-4845
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Where these companies are
When to book lawn care in Bay City
Bay City 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 Bay City: common questions
How many lawn care companies are there in Bay City?
We list 10 companies serving Bay City 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 Bay City?
Typical Bay City bands: lawn mowing $37 to $57 per visit, edging and trimming $11 to $17 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 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 Bay City?
Book two to three weeks ahead of the window, not inside it. In Bay City 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.