Lawn Care in Helena, MT: Companies, Prices and When to Book
We list 15 companies serving Helena that offer lawn care. Lawn mowing here typically runs $44 to $68 per visit.
What lawn care costs in Helena
| Service | Typical price | Unit | What drives the price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawn mowing | $44 to $68 | per visit | Weekly through the growing season on an average quarter-acre lot. |
| Edging and trimming | $14 to $21 | per visit | Usually bundled into a mowing visit rather than billed alone. |
| Fertilizer application | $14 to $22 | per 1,000 sq ft | Slow-release blend, three to five rounds a year. |
| Weed control | $10 to $16 | per 1,000 sq ft | Pre-emergent in spring, post-emergent as broadleaf weeds show. |
| Core aeration | $14 to $21 | per 1,000 sq ft | Once a year, priced higher on compacted clay soil. |
| Overseeding | $22 to $34 | per 1,000 sq ft | Nearly always quoted together with aeration. |
| Grub and insect control | $12 to $18 | per 1,000 sq ft | One preventive round covers most of the season. |
| Dethatching | $11 to $17 | per 1,000 sq ft | Only needed when thatch is over half an inch thick. |
Priced for a city of 32,091 in Lewis and Clark 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 Helena
406 Landscapes
5.0on Google (65)Helena, MT
406 Landscapes works on properties in Helena, Montana, handling lawn care and landscaping, rated 5.0 by 65 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2024, and a published phone number and website.
High Country Lawn and Landscape LLC
5.0on Google (45)Helena, MT
A Helena lawn care company, High Country Lawn and Landscape LLC lists lawn care and landscaping, rated 5.0 by 45 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2023, and a published phone number and website.
Marks Mowing
5.0on Google (26)Clancy, MT
Marks Mowing serves Clancy and the surrounding Montana area with lawn care and mowing, rated 5.0 by 26 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2026, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Rocky Mountain Mowing
5.0on Google (18)Helena, MT
Rocky Mountain Mowing is a lawn care company in Helena, Montana, offering lawn care and mowing, rated 5.0 by 18 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2024, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(406) 202-5251Sod Works Services & Supply
5.0on Google (1)Helena, MT
A Helena lawn care company, Sod Works Services & Supply lists lawn care and sod installation, with Google reviews going back to 2024, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(406) 439-8873Yeti Snow and Lawn Services
5.0on Google (2)Helena, MT
A Helena lawn care company, Yeti Snow and Lawn Services lists lawn care and seasonal snow removal, with Google reviews going back to 2025, and a published phone number and website.
Augusta Lawn Care of Helena
4.9on Google (19)Helena, MT
Listed in Helena, Montana, Augusta Lawn Care of Helena offers lawn care, rated 4.9 by 19 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2026, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Cutting Edge Property Services, LLC
4.9on Google (31)Helena, MT
A Helena lawn care company, Cutting Edge Property Services, LLC lists lawn care, rated 4.9 by 31 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2026, and a published phone number and website.
Trugreen
4.9on Google (926)East Helena, MT
Based in East Helena, Montana, Trugreen covers lawn care, rated 4.9 by 926 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2026, and a published phone number and website.
The Grounds Guys of Helena
4.7on Google (53)Helena, MT
Listed in Helena, Montana, The Grounds Guys of Helena offers lawn care, rated 4.7 by 53 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2024, and a published phone number and website.
Elkhorn Lawn and Maintenance
4.6on Google (7)Helena, MT
Listed in Helena, Montana, Elkhorn Lawn and Maintenance offers lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2019, and a published phone number and website.
Cost Cutters Tree Service and Landscaping
4.5on Google (79)Helena, MT
Based in Helena, Montana, Cost Cutters Tree Service and Landscaping covers lawn care, landscaping and tree service, rated 4.5 by 79 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2025, and a published phone number and website.
D & H Lawn Care, LLC
4.5on Google (23)Helena, MT
D & H Lawn Care, LLC serves Helena and the surrounding Montana area with lawn care, rated 4.5 by 23 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2018, and a published phone number and website.
Nitro-Green of Helena
4.1on Google (99)Helena, MT
Nitro-Green of Helena serves Helena and the surrounding Montana area with lawn care, rated 4.1 by 99 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2025, and a published phone number and website.
Dawn 'til Dusk Landscaping
3.9on Google (7)Helena, MT
Based in Helena, Montana, Dawn 'til Dusk Landscaping covers lawn care and landscaping, with Google reviews going back to 2019, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(406) 439-3763
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Where these companies are
When to book lawn care in Helena
Helena sits in the Mountain West climate region, which runs cool-season lawns. Last frost usually falls May 15-June 1 and first frost September 1-15, and that pair sets every date below.
Grasses that do well here
- Kentucky Bluegrass
- Fine Fescue
- Tall Fescue
- Buffalograss
| 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: High altitude, low humidity, short season.
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 Helena: common questions
How many lawn care companies are there in Helena?
We list 15 companies serving Helena 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 Helena?
Typical Helena bands: lawn mowing $44 to $68 per visit, edging and trimming $14 to $21 per visit, fertilizer application $14 to $22 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 Montana?
Yes. Applying herbicides, insecticides or fungicides on someone else's property for payment requires a commercial pesticide applicator licence issued by Montana. 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 Helena?
Book two to three weeks ahead of the window, not inside it. In Helena 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 Mountain West climate record, and the weeks before them are the busiest stretch of the year for local crews.