Lawn Care in Lincoln, NE: Companies, Prices and When to Book
We list 14 companies serving Lincoln that offer lawn care. Lawn mowing here typically runs $41 to $62 per visit.
What lawn care costs in Lincoln
| Service | Typical price | Unit | What drives the price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawn mowing | $41 to $62 | per visit | Weekly through the growing season on an average quarter-acre lot. |
| Edging and trimming | $12 to $18 | 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 $14 | 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 | $21 to $32 | 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 | $10 to $15 | per 1,000 sq ft | Only needed when thatch is over half an inch thick. |
Priced for a city of 291,082 in the Lincoln metro.
Compare against national lawn care costs or price your own lawn on the lawn cost estimator.
Lawn care companies in Lincoln
Apogee Lawns
5.0on Google (21)Lincoln, NE
Apogee Lawns serves Lincoln and the surrounding Nebraska area with lawn care, rated 5.0 by 21 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2026, and a published phone number and website.
Newton's Lawn Care
5.0on Google (34)Lincoln, NE
Newton's Lawn Care works on properties in Lincoln, Nebraska, handling lawn care, rated 5.0 by 34 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2024, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Batenhorst Lawn Care LLC
4.9on Google (53)Lincoln, NE
Batenhorst Lawn Care LLC is a lawn care company in Lincoln, Nebraska, offering lawn care, rated 4.9 by 53 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2025, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
JMB Lawn and Landscape
4.9on Google (51)Lincoln, NE
Based in Lincoln, Nebraska, JMB Lawn and Landscape covers lawn care and landscaping, rated 4.9 by 51 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2026, and a published phone number and website.
Lawn Masters
4.9on Google (146)Lincoln, NE
A Lincoln lawn care company, Lawn Masters lists lawn care, rated 4.9 by 146 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2026, and a published phone number and website.
Room to Grow, LLC
4.9on Google (33)Roca, NE
Room to Grow, LLC is a lawn care company in Roca, Nebraska, offering lawn care, rated 4.9 by 33 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2023, and a published phone number and website.
Summit Lawns - Lincoln Lawn Care
4.9on Google (1,248)Lincoln, NE
Based in Lincoln, Nebraska, Summit Lawns - Lincoln Lawn Care covers lawn care, rated 4.9 by 1,248 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2025, and a published phone number and website.
Yard Boss - Lincoln Lawn Care
4.9on Google (594)Roca, NE
Yard Boss - Lincoln Lawn Care serves Roca and the surrounding Nebraska area with lawn care, rated 4.9 by 594 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2025, and a published phone number and website.
All Pro Lawn & Snow
4.8on Google (87)Lincoln, NE
Listed in Lincoln, Nebraska, All Pro Lawn & Snow offers lawn care and seasonal snow removal, rated 4.8 by 87 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2021, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Kuta Lawn and Landscape LLC
4.8on Google (70)Lincoln, NE
Kuta Lawn and Landscape LLC works on properties in Lincoln, Nebraska, handling lawn care and landscaping, rated 4.8 by 70 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2026, and a published phone number and website.
Priority Lawn and Landscape
4.8on Google (26)Lincoln, NE
Priority Lawn and Landscape serves Lincoln and the surrounding Nebraska area with lawn care and landscaping, rated 4.8 by 26 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2022, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Yardworx Lawn and Landscape - Lawn Care Lincoln Ne
4.8on Google (552)Lincoln, NE
Yardworx Lawn and Landscape - Lawn Care Lincoln Ne works on properties in Lincoln, Nebraska, handling lawn care and landscaping, rated 4.8 by 552 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2026, and a published phone number and website.
Happy Lawns Lincoln
4.7on Google (23)Lincoln, NE
Happy Lawns Lincoln is a lawn care company in Lincoln, Nebraska, offering lawn care, rated 4.7 by 23 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2019, and a published phone number and website.
FM Lawn Care
4.5on Google (45)Lincoln, NE
FM Lawn Care works on properties in Lincoln, Nebraska, handling lawn care, rated 4.5 by 45 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2020, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
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Where these companies are
When to book lawn care in Lincoln
Lincoln 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.
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Lawn care in Lincoln: common questions
How many lawn care companies are there in Lincoln?
We list 14 companies serving Lincoln 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 Lincoln?
Typical Lincoln bands: lawn mowing $41 to $62 per visit, edging and trimming $12 to $18 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 Nebraska?
Yes. Applying herbicides, insecticides or fungicides on someone else's property for payment requires a commercial pesticide applicator licence issued by Nebraska. 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 Lincoln?
Book two to three weeks ahead of the window, not inside it. In Lincoln 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.