Lawn Care in Springfield, MO: Companies, Prices and When to Book
We list 11 companies serving Springfield that offer lawn care. Lawn mowing here typically runs $37 to $57 per visit.
What lawn care costs in Springfield
| 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 | $12 to $18 | per 1,000 sq ft | Slow-release blend, three to five rounds a year. |
| Weed control | $8 to $13 | per 1,000 sq ft | Pre-emergent in spring, post-emergent as broadleaf weeds show. |
| Core aeration | $11 to $17 | per 1,000 sq ft | Once a year, priced higher on compacted clay soil. |
| Overseeding | $19 to $29 | per 1,000 sq ft | Nearly always quoted together with aeration. |
| Grub and insect control | $9 to $14 | 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 169,176 in Greene 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 Springfield
Livingston's Lawn and Tree Service
5.0on Google (145)Springfield, MO
A Springfield lawn care company, Livingston's Lawn and Tree Service lists lawn care and tree service, rated 5.0 by 145 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2025, and a published phone number and website.
Stellar Lawn Care & Landscaping LLC
5.0on Google (18)Springfield, MO
Based in Springfield, Missouri, Stellar Lawn Care & Landscaping LLC covers lawn care and landscaping, rated 5.0 by 18 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2025, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(417) 894-6242TruLawn
5.0on Google (10)Springfield, MO
Based in Springfield, Missouri, TruLawn covers lawn care, rated 5.0 by 10 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2021, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(417) 838-9368Greenscapes Lawn and Landscape LLC
4.9on Google (57)Springfield, MO
Based in Springfield, Missouri, Greenscapes Lawn and Landscape LLC covers lawn care and landscaping, rated 4.9 by 57 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2025, and a published phone number and website.
Augusta Lawn Care of East Springfield
4.8on Google (241)Springfield, MO
Augusta Lawn Care of East Springfield is a lawn care company in Springfield, Missouri, offering lawn care, rated 4.8 by 241 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2026, and a published phone number and website.
GreenTech Lawn Care
4.8on Google (28)Springfield, MO
GreenTech Lawn Care is a lawn care company in Springfield, Missouri, offering lawn care, rated 4.8 by 28 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2016, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(417) 379-0407Lampson Lawn Service LLC
4.8on Google (56)Springfield, MO
Lampson Lawn Service LLC is a lawn care company in Springfield, Missouri, offering lawn care, rated 4.8 by 56 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2026, and a published phone number and website.
Oasis Lawncare, LLC
4.8on Google (100)Springfield, MO
A Springfield lawn care company, Oasis Lawncare, LLC lists lawn care, rated 4.8 by 100 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2023, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Ryan Lawn & Tree
4.8on Google (435)Springfield, MO
Ryan Lawn & Tree works on properties in Springfield, Missouri, handling lawn care and tree service, rated 4.8 by 435 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2024, and a published phone number and website.
417 Mowing
4.5on Google (115)Springfield, MO
A Springfield lawn care company, 417 Mowing lists lawn care and mowing, rated 4.5 by 115 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2022, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Nixa Lawn Service
3.9on Google (31)Springfield, MO
A Springfield lawn care company, Nixa Lawn Service lists lawn care, rated 3.9 by 31 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2017, and a published phone number and website.
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Where these companies are
When to book lawn care in Springfield
Springfield sits in the Central climate region, which runs transition-zone lawns. Last frost usually falls March 15-April 15 and first frost October 15-November 1, and that pair sets every date below.
Grasses that do well here
- Tall Fescue
- Kentucky Bluegrass
- Bermudagrass
- Zoysiagrass
| Task | Local window | Why then |
|---|---|---|
| Seed or overseed | Late August to early October for fescue, late spring for bermuda | The right window depends on which grass you actually have. |
| Fertilize | March, May, September, and October | Cool-season lawns lean on the fall rounds, warm-season lawns on the spring ones. |
| Core aerate | September to October for fescue, June for bermuda | Aerate while your grass is growing hardest, not on a fixed date. |
| Pre-emergent for crabgrass | March 15 - April 15 | Go by soil temperature: apply before it holds 55 degrees. |
Problems local crews deal with most: Extreme weather swings, drought, heat stress.
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 Springfield: common questions
How many lawn care companies are there in Springfield?
We list 11 companies serving Springfield 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 Springfield?
Typical Springfield bands: lawn mowing $37 to $57 per visit, edging and trimming $11 to $17 per visit, fertilizer application $12 to $18 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 Missouri?
Yes. Applying herbicides, insecticides or fungicides on someone else's property for payment requires a commercial pesticide applicator licence issued by Missouri. 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 Springfield?
Book two to three weeks ahead of the window, not inside it. In Springfield that means seed or overseed late august to early october for fescue, late spring for bermuda; fertilize march, may, september, and october; core aerate september to october for fescue, june for bermuda; pre-emergent for crabgrass march 15 - april 15. Those dates come from the Central climate record, and the weeks before them are the busiest stretch of the year for local crews.