Lawn Care in Hackensack, NJ: Companies, Prices and When to Book
We list 12 companies serving Hackensack that offer lawn care. Lawn mowing here typically runs $41 to $63 per visit.
What lawn care costs in Hackensack
| Service | Typical price | Unit | What drives the price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawn mowing | $41 to $63 | 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 $21 | 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 | $14 to $21 | per 1,000 sq ft | Once a year, priced higher on compacted clay soil. |
| Overseeding | $23 to $35 | per 1,000 sq ft | Nearly always quoted together with aeration. |
| Grub and insect control | $11 to $17 | 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 46,030 in the Jersey City metro.
Compare against national lawn care costs or price your own lawn on the lawn cost estimator.
Lawn care companies in Hackensack
Angelo's Landscaping Contractor
5.0on Google (18)Hackensack, NJ
Angelo's Landscaping Contractor works on properties in Hackensack, New Jersey, handling lawn care and landscaping, rated 5.0 by 18 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2026, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Cloverland Landscape Co
5.0on Google (6)Hackensack, NJ
Cloverland Landscape Co serves Hackensack and the surrounding New Jersey area with lawn care and landscaping, with Google reviews going back to 2023, and a published phone number and website.
La Paita Landscaping
5.0on Google (1)Hackensack, NJ
Listed in Hackensack, New Jersey, La Paita Landscaping offers lawn care and landscaping, with Google reviews going back to 2020, and a published phone number and website.
Wilson Home Improvement & Landscape LLC
5.0on Google (8)Hackensack, NJ
Wilson Home Improvement & Landscape LLC works on properties in Hackensack, New Jersey, handling lawn care and landscaping, with Google reviews going back to 2023, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Navarrete Landscaping LLC in Hackensack NJ
4.9on Google (8)Hackensack, NJ
Listed in Hackensack, New Jersey, Navarrete Landscaping LLC in Hackensack NJ offers lawn care and landscaping, with Google reviews going back to 2024, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Bergen lawn care service,LLC
4.8on Google (31)Hackensack, NJ
Based in Hackensack, New Jersey, Bergen lawn care service,LLC covers lawn care, rated 4.8 by 31 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2024, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(201) 815-3993MTS Landscaping
4.8on Google (38)Hackensack, NJ
Listed in Hackensack, New Jersey, MTS Landscaping offers lawn care and landscaping, rated 4.8 by 38 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2025, and a published phone number and website.
RLD Landscaping Bergen County
4.6on Google (60)Hackensack, NJ
RLD Landscaping Bergen County works on properties in Hackensack, New Jersey, handling lawn care and landscaping, rated 4.6 by 60 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2026, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Affordable Lawn and Order
4.4on Google (13)Hackensack, NJ
Affordable Lawn and Order is a lawn care company in Hackensack, New Jersey, offering lawn care, rated 4.4 by 13 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2022, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Steelmack Landscaping Contractors
4.4on Google (7)Hackensack, NJ
Steelmack Landscaping Contractors is a lawn care company in Hackensack, New Jersey, offering lawn care and landscaping, with Google reviews going back to 2016, and a published phone number and website.
La Salle Landscape & Construction
4.1on Google (12)Hackensack, NJ
Listed in Hackensack, New Jersey, La Salle Landscape & Construction offers lawn care and landscaping, rated 4.1 by 12 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2020, and a published phone number and website.
Keehn Landscape Contractors Inc.
3.9on Google (22)Hackensack, NJ
Based in Hackensack, New Jersey, Keehn Landscape Contractors Inc. covers lawn care and landscaping, rated 3.9 by 22 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2016, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
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Where these companies are
When to book lawn care in Hackensack
Hackensack 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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Lawn care in Hackensack: common questions
How many lawn care companies are there in Hackensack?
We list 12 companies serving Hackensack 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 Hackensack?
Typical Hackensack bands: lawn mowing $41 to $63 per visit, edging and trimming $14 to $21 per visit, fertilizer application $14 to $21 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 Jersey?
Yes. Applying herbicides, insecticides or fungicides on someone else's property for payment requires a commercial pesticide applicator licence issued by New Jersey. 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 Hackensack?
Book two to three weeks ahead of the window, not inside it. In Hackensack 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.