Lawn Care in New Brunswick, NJ: Companies, Prices and When to Book
We list 12 companies serving New Brunswick that offer lawn care. Lawn mowing here typically runs $39 to $60 per visit.
What lawn care costs in New Brunswick
| Service | Typical price | Unit | What drives the price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawn mowing | $39 to $60 | per visit | Weekly through the growing season on an average quarter-acre lot. |
| Edging and trimming | $13 to $20 | 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 $13 | per 1,000 sq ft | Pre-emergent in spring, post-emergent as broadleaf weeds show. |
| Core aeration | $13 to $20 | per 1,000 sq ft | Once a year, priced higher on compacted clay soil. |
| Overseeding | $22 to $33 | per 1,000 sq ft | Nearly always quoted together with aeration. |
| Grub and insect control | $11 to $16 | per 1,000 sq ft | One preventive round covers most of the season. |
| Dethatching | $11 to $16 | per 1,000 sq ft | Only needed when thatch is over half an inch thick. |
Priced for a city of 55,266 in the Newark metro.
Compare against national lawn care costs or price your own lawn on the lawn cost estimator.
Lawn care companies in New Brunswick
Lopez Landscaping S
5.0on Google (4)New Brunswick, NJ
Lopez Landscaping S works on properties in New Brunswick, New Jersey, handling lawn care and landscaping, with Google reviews going back to 2025, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Lopez Landscaping Solution
5.0on Google (17)New Brunswick, NJ
Lopez Landscaping Solution works on properties in New Brunswick, New Jersey, handling lawn care and landscaping, rated 5.0 by 17 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2026, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(732) 649-0133Reyes Outdoor Landscaping Services LLC
5.0on Google (96)Franklin Township, NJ
Based in Franklin Township, New Jersey, Reyes Outdoor Landscaping Services LLC covers lawn care and landscaping, rated 5.0 by 96 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2025, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Rojas brothers landscaping llc
5.0on Google (1)New Brunswick, NJ
Rojas Brothers Landscaping LLC is a lawn care company in New Brunswick, New Jersey, offering lawn care and landscaping, with Google reviews going back to 2022, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
S. Moran Landscaping
5.0on Google (2)New Brunswick, NJ
A New Brunswick lawn care company, S. Moran Landscaping lists lawn care and landscaping, with Google reviews going back to 2025, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(908) 251-7898True Turf Care
5.0on Google (32)New Brunswick, NJ
A New Brunswick lawn care company, True Turf Care lists lawn care, rated 5.0 by 32 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2026, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
UNITED TREE SERVICE &LANDSCAPING LLC
5.0on Google (13)New Brunswick, NJ
UNITED TREE SERVICE &LANDSCAPING LLC works on properties in New Brunswick, New Jersey, handling lawn care, landscaping and tree service, rated 5.0 by 13 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2026, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(732) 207-3933Broehl's Lawn
4.8on Google (73)North Brunswick Township, NJ
Broehl's Lawn works on properties in North Brunswick Township, New Jersey, handling lawn care, rated 4.8 by 73 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2023, and a published phone number and website.
Lawn Doctor of SE Mercer & Middlesex County
4.8on Google (923)New Brunswick, NJ
Lawn Doctor of SE Mercer & Middlesex County serves New Brunswick and the surrounding New Jersey area with lawn care, rated 4.8 by 923 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2026, and a published phone number and website.
Merlin Landscaping
4.6on Google (14)New Brunswick, NJ
Merlin Landscaping works on properties in New Brunswick, New Jersey, handling lawn care and landscaping, rated 4.6 by 14 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2025, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Prolawn Landscape Management LLC
4.5on Google (31)New Brunswick, NJ
Based in New Brunswick, New Jersey, Prolawn Landscape Management LLC covers lawn care and landscaping, rated 4.5 by 31 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2021, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(732) 433-2351NIETO LANDSCAPING
4.3on Google (6)New Brunswick, NJ
NIETO LANDSCAPING is a lawn care company in New Brunswick, New Jersey, offering lawn care and landscaping, with Google reviews going back to 2019, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(732) 762-2096
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Where these companies are
When to book lawn care in New Brunswick
New Brunswick 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
- Ratings and review counts come from the platform named
- Hours, ratings, and photos come from public listings and can go stale
Lawn care in New Brunswick: common questions
How many lawn care companies are there in New Brunswick?
We list 12 companies serving New Brunswick 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 New Brunswick?
Typical New Brunswick bands: lawn mowing $39 to $60 per visit, edging and trimming $13 to $20 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 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 New Brunswick?
Book two to three weeks ahead of the window, not inside it. In New Brunswick 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.