Lawn Care in Rochester, MN: Companies, Prices and When to Book
We list 17 companies serving Rochester that offer lawn care. Lawn mowing here typically runs $38 to $58 per visit.
What lawn care costs in Rochester
| Service | Typical price | Unit | What drives the price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawn mowing | $38 to $58 | 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 $19 | per 1,000 sq ft | Slow-release blend, three to five rounds a year. |
| Weed control | $8 to $12 | 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 $30 | per 1,000 sq ft | Nearly always quoted together with aeration. |
| Grub and insect control | $10 to $15 | 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 121,395 in Olmsted 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 Rochester
East Side Lawn and Snow
5.0on Google (6)Rochester, MN
East Side Lawn and Snow serves Rochester and the surrounding Minnesota area with lawn care and seasonal snow removal, with Google reviews going back to 2020, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Elite Outdoor Solutions LLC
5.0on Google (11)Rochester, MN
Elite Outdoor Solutions LLC works on properties in Rochester, Minnesota, handling lawn care, rated 5.0 by 11 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2019, and a published phone number and website.
Moore's Lawn Services
5.0on Google (3)Rochester, MN
Moore's Lawn Services serves Rochester and the surrounding Minnesota area with lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2012, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(507) 282-8380
Salem Corners Services LLC: Lawn Care & Snow Removal Rochester, MN
5.0on Google (20)Rochester, MN
A Rochester lawn care company, Salem Corners Services LLC: Lawn Care & Snow Removal Rochester, MN lists lawn care and seasonal snow removal, rated 5.0 by 20 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2016.
Totalease Landscaper Rochester MN
5.0on Google (5)Rochester, MN
Based in Rochester, Minnesota, Totalease Landscaper Rochester MN covers lawn care and landscaping, with Google reviews going back to 2022, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(507) 865-5741
Rochester Ground Lawn & Snow Services
4.9on Google (23)Rochester, MN
A Rochester lawn care company, Rochester Ground Lawn & Snow Services lists lawn care and seasonal snow removal, rated 4.9 by 23 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2019, and Saturday hours listed.
Spring Touch Lawn & Pest Control
4.9on Google (531)Rochester, MN
Listed in Rochester, Minnesota, Spring Touch Lawn & Pest Control offers lawn care and pest control, rated 4.9 by 531 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2026, and a published phone number and website.
Beautiful Cruz Lawn LLC
4.6on Google (9)Rochester, MN
Beautiful Cruz Lawn LLC serves Rochester and the surrounding Minnesota area with lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2025, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Weller Brothers Landscape Professionals
4.6on Google (71)Rochester, MN
Based in Rochester, Minnesota, Weller Brothers Landscape Professionals covers lawn care and landscaping, rated 4.6 by 71 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2023, and a published phone number and website.
Greener View services llc
4.5on Google (24)Rochester, MN
Greener View services llc works on properties in Rochester, Minnesota, handling lawn care, rated 4.5 by 24 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2022, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
TruGreen Lawn Care
4.3on Google (301)Rochester, MN
Based in Rochester, Minnesota, TruGreen Lawn Care covers lawn care, rated 4.3 by 301 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2025, and a published phone number and website.
Meyer Outdoor Services, Inc.
4.2on Google (49)Rochester, MN
Meyer Outdoor Services, Inc. serves Rochester and the surrounding Minnesota area with lawn care, rated 4.2 by 49 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2021, and a published phone number and website.
Green Lawncare Irrigation & Service Co
4.0on Google (3)Rochester, MN
Based in Rochester, Minnesota, Green Lawncare Irrigation & Service Co covers lawn care and sprinkler repair, with Google reviews going back to 2021, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Collin's Outdoor Services
3.9on Google (7)Rochester, MN
Based in Rochester, Minnesota, Collin's Outdoor Services covers lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2024, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(507) 993-4771Services By Pete of Rochester Inc
3.9on Google (15)Rochester, MN
A Rochester lawn care company, Services By Pete of Rochester Inc lists lawn care, rated 3.9 by 15 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2025, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Blade of Grass
1.0on Google (1)Rochester, MN
Listed in Rochester, Minnesota, Blade of Grass offers lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2025, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Rochester Lawn Care
Rochester, MN
Rochester Lawn Care works on properties in Rochester, Minnesota, handling lawn care, with Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(507) 517-7309
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Where these companies are
When to book lawn care in Rochester
Rochester sits in the Upper Midwest climate region, which runs cool-season lawns. Last frost usually falls May 1-15 and first frost September 1-15, and that pair sets every date below.
Grasses that do well here
- Kentucky Bluegrass
- Fine Fescue
- Tall Fescue
- Perennial Ryegrass
| 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 15 - May 15 | Go by soil temperature: apply before it holds 55 degrees. |
Problems local crews deal with most: Extremely short season, winter damage, 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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- Hours, ratings, and photos come from public listings and can go stale
Lawn care in Rochester: common questions
How many lawn care companies are there in Rochester?
We list 17 companies serving Rochester 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 Rochester?
Typical Rochester bands: lawn mowing $38 to $58 per visit, edging and trimming $11 to $17 per visit, fertilizer application $13 to $19 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 Minnesota?
Yes. Applying herbicides, insecticides or fungicides on someone else's property for payment requires a commercial pesticide applicator licence issued by Minnesota. 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 Rochester?
Book two to three weeks ahead of the window, not inside it. In Rochester 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 15 - may 15. Those dates come from the Upper Midwest climate record, and the weeks before them are the busiest stretch of the year for local crews.