Lawn Care in Portsmouth, NH: Companies, Prices and When to Book
We list 16 companies serving Portsmouth that offer lawn care. Lawn mowing here typically runs $38 to $58 per visit.
What lawn care costs in Portsmouth
| 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 | $13 to $19 | 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 $13 | per 1,000 sq ft | Pre-emergent in spring, post-emergent as broadleaf weeds show. |
| Core aeration | $13 to $19 | 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 21,956 in Rockingham 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 Portsmouth
Abenaki Lawn Sprinklers, LLC
5.0on Google (7)Portsmouth, NH
Based in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Abenaki Lawn Sprinklers, LLC covers lawn care and sprinkler repair, with Google reviews going back to 2017, and a published phone number and website.
Clean View Lawn & Land
5.0on Google (1)Portsmouth, NH
Listed in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Clean View Lawn & Land offers lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2018, and a published phone number and website.
Green Coast Landscaping
5.0on Google (1)Portsmouth, NH
Based in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Green Coast Landscaping covers lawn care and landscaping, with Google reviews going back to 2017, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(603) 305-6794Northern Tier
5.0on Google (3)Greenland, NH
A Greenland lawn care company, Northern Tier lists lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2018, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(603) 969-4847Seacoast EcoMow
5.0on Google (18)Newington, NH
Based in Newington, New Hampshire, Seacoast EcoMow covers lawn care, rated 5.0 by 18 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2025, and a published phone number and website.
Bio-Spray LLC
4.9on Google (294)Greenland, NH
Bio-Spray LLC serves Greenland and the surrounding New Hampshire area with lawn care, rated 4.9 by 294 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2026, and a published phone number and website.
Great Bay Property Maintenance
4.9on Google (18)Greenland, NH
Great Bay Property Maintenance serves Greenland and the surrounding New Hampshire area with lawn care, rated 4.9 by 18 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2026, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
M&M Landscaping LLC (Lawn, Landscape and Snow Removal Services)
4.9on Google (17)Hampton, NH
Listed in Hampton, New Hampshire, M&M Landscaping LLC (Lawn, Landscape and Snow Removal Services) offers lawn care, landscaping and seasonal snow removal, rated 4.9 by 17 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2020, and Saturday hours listed.
Mainely Grass
4.9on Google (190)Newington, NH
A Newington lawn care company, Mainely Grass lists lawn care, rated 4.9 by 190 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2026, and a published phone number and website.
Oceanside Landscaping Rye, NH
4.9on Google (8)Rye, NH
Oceanside Landscaping Rye, NH serves Rye and the surrounding New Hampshire area with lawn care and landscaping, with Google reviews going back to 2023, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Clipper Landscaping
4.7on Google (29)Portsmouth, NH
Listed in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Clipper Landscaping offers lawn care and landscaping, rated 4.7 by 29 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2022, and a published phone number and website.
FJC Landscaping & Excavation
4.7on Google (9)Rye, NH
FJC Landscaping & Excavation works on properties in Rye, New Hampshire, handling lawn care and landscaping, with Google reviews going back to 2020, and a published phone number and website.
Grandscapers Yard Maintenance LLC.
4.7on Google (6)Greenland, NH
Grandscapers Yard Maintenance LLC. works on properties in Greenland, New Hampshire, handling lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2024, and a published phone number and website.
Elwyn Park Property Maintenance
3.2on Google (17)Portsmouth, NH
Based in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Elwyn Park Property Maintenance covers lawn care, rated 3.2 by 17 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2021, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(603) 433-7172Salmon Brook Landscaping Inc
Portsmouth, NH
Based in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Salmon Brook Landscaping Inc covers lawn care and landscaping, with a published phone number and website.
Spruce Creek Landscaping
Portsmouth, NH
Spruce Creek Landscaping works on properties in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, handling lawn care and landscaping, with a published phone number.
Lawn care(508) 360-7969
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Where these companies are
When to book lawn care in Portsmouth
Portsmouth sits in the Northeast climate region, which runs cool-season lawns. Last frost usually falls April 15-May 1 and first frost October 1-15, and that pair sets every date below.
Grasses that do well here
- Kentucky Bluegrass
- Perennial Ryegrass
- Fine Fescue
- Tall 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: Snow mold, summer stress, crabgrass.
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 Portsmouth: common questions
How many lawn care companies are there in Portsmouth?
We list 16 companies serving Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth?
Typical Portsmouth bands: lawn mowing $38 to $58 per visit, edging and trimming $13 to $19 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 New Hampshire?
Yes. Applying herbicides, insecticides or fungicides on someone else's property for payment requires a commercial pesticide applicator licence issued by New Hampshire. 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 Portsmouth?
Book two to three weeks ahead of the window, not inside it. In Portsmouth 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 Northeast climate record, and the weeks before them are the busiest stretch of the year for local crews.