Lawn Care in Richmond, MI: Companies, Prices and When to Book
We list 6 companies serving Richmond that offer lawn care. Lawn mowing here typically runs $37 to $57 per visit.
What lawn care costs in Richmond
| 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 5,878 in Macomb 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 Richmond
Lacey Lawn Care
5.0on Google (1)Richmond, MI
Lacey Lawn Care serves Richmond and the surrounding Michigan area with lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2021, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(586) 727-7254S & S Landscaping Inc
5.0on Google (1)Columbus, MI
Listed in Columbus, Michigan, S & S Landscaping Inc offers lawn care and landscaping, with Google reviews going back to 2020, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
D & E Landscaping & Grading Inc.
4.8on Google (34)Richmond, MI
D & E Landscaping & Grading Inc. works on properties in Richmond, Michigan, handling lawn care and landscaping, rated 4.8 by 34 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2024, and Saturday hours listed.
New Image Lawn
4.8on Google (92)Richmond, MI
New Image Lawn works on properties in Richmond, Michigan, handling lawn care, rated 4.8 by 92 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2025, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
M&M Lawncare
4.3on Google (6)Casco, MI
Based in Casco, Michigan, M&M Lawncare covers lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2019, and a published phone number and website.
MichiGreen Landscape
4.1on Google (27)Casco, MI
MichiGreen Landscape is a lawn care company in Casco, Michigan, offering lawn care and landscaping, rated 4.1 by 27 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2023, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
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Where these companies are
When to book lawn care in Richmond
Richmond 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
- Ratings and review counts come from the platform named
- Hours, ratings, and photos come from public listings and can go stale
Lawn care in Richmond: common questions
How many lawn care companies are there in Richmond?
We list 6 companies serving Richmond 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 Richmond?
Typical Richmond 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 Richmond?
Book two to three weeks ahead of the window, not inside it. In Richmond 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.