Lawn Care in Albuquerque, NM: Companies, Prices and When to Book
We list 16 companies serving Albuquerque that offer lawn care. Lawn mowing here typically runs $53 to $80 per visit.
What lawn care costs in Albuquerque
| Service | Typical price | Unit | What drives the price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawn mowing | $53 to $80 | per visit | Weekly through the growing season on an average quarter-acre lot. |
| Edging and trimming | $16 to $25 | per visit | Usually bundled into a mowing visit rather than billed alone. |
| Fertilizer application | $17 to $26 | per 1,000 sq ft | Slow-release blend, three to five rounds a year. |
| Weed control | $12 to $19 | per 1,000 sq ft | Pre-emergent in spring, post-emergent as broadleaf weeds show. |
| Core aeration | $16 to $25 | per 1,000 sq ft | Once a year, priced higher on compacted clay soil. |
| Overseeding | $26 to $40 | per 1,000 sq ft | Nearly always quoted together with aeration. |
| Grub and insect control | $14 to $22 | per 1,000 sq ft | One preventive round covers most of the season. |
| Dethatching | $13 to $20 | per 1,000 sq ft | Only needed when thatch is over half an inch thick. |
Priced for a city of 564,559 in the Albuquerque metro.
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Lawn care companies in Albuquerque
Davids Tree Removal and yard maintenance
5.0on Google (79)Albuquerque, NM
Davids Tree Removal and yard maintenance is a lawn care company in Albuquerque, New Mexico, offering lawn care and tree service, rated 5.0 by 79 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2025, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(505) 395-8074Unidos Landscaping LLC
5.0on Google (28)Albuquerque, NM
Unidos Landscaping LLC serves Albuquerque and the surrounding New Mexico area with lawn care and landscaping, rated 5.0 by 28 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2025, and a published phone number and website.
Yardpros landscaping LLC
5.0on Google (7)Albuquerque, NM
Yardpros landscaping LLC works on properties in Albuquerque, New Mexico, handling lawn care and landscaping, with Google reviews going back to 2026, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Arborscapes Ground Maintenance and Landscaping, LLC
4.9on Google (100)Albuquerque, NM
Arborscapes Ground Maintenance and Landscaping, LLC works on properties in Albuquerque, New Mexico, handling lawn care and landscaping, rated 4.9 by 100 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2025, and a published phone number and website.
Cutter's Edge Pro Services
4.8on Google (89)Albuquerque, NM
Cutter's Edge Pro Services is a lawn care company in Albuquerque, New Mexico, offering lawn care, rated 4.8 by 89 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2024, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Greenleaf landscaping & maintenance
4.8on Google (35)Albuquerque, NM
Listed in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Greenleaf landscaping & maintenance offers lawn care and landscaping, rated 4.8 by 35 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2024, and a published phone number and website.
Lawn Doctor of Albuquerque
4.8on Google (305)Albuquerque, NM
Listed in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Lawn Doctor of Albuquerque offers lawn care, rated 4.8 by 305 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2025, and a published phone number and website.
Red Shovel Landscape
4.8on Google (1,809)Albuquerque, NM
Red Shovel Landscape serves Albuquerque and the surrounding New Mexico area with lawn care and landscaping, rated 4.8 by 1,809 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2025, and a published phone number and website.
ASAP Sands Outdoor Services
4.7on Google (38)Albuquerque, NM
A Albuquerque lawn care company, ASAP Sands Outdoor Services lists lawn care, rated 4.7 by 38 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2023, and a published phone number and website.
Lopez Cares Landscaping, LLC
4.7on Google (26)Albuquerque, NM
Lopez Cares Landscaping, LLC works on properties in Albuquerque, New Mexico, handling lawn care and landscaping, rated 4.7 by 26 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2022, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(505) 437-6422La Barge Landscape
4.4on Google (68)Albuquerque, NM
La Barge Landscape is a lawn care company in Albuquerque, New Mexico, offering lawn care and landscaping, rated 4.4 by 68 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2024, and a published phone number and website.
LawnStarter Lawn Care Service
4.4on Google (32)Albuquerque, NM
LawnStarter Lawn Care Service is a lawn care company in Albuquerque, New Mexico, offering lawn care, rated 4.4 by 32 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2025, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
R & S Landscaping
4.3on Google (71)Albuquerque, NM
R & S Landscaping is a lawn care company in Albuquerque, New Mexico, offering lawn care and landscaping, rated 4.3 by 71 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2025, and a published phone number and website.
Milligan Scapes Landscaping and lawn care
4.2on Google (79)Albuquerque, NM
A Albuquerque lawn care company, Milligan Scapes Landscaping and lawn care lists lawn care and landscaping, rated 4.2 by 79 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2023, and a published phone number and website.
TruGreen Lawn Care
4.2on Google (303)Albuquerque, NM
TruGreen Lawn Care serves Albuquerque and the surrounding New Mexico area with lawn care, rated 4.2 by 303 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2026, and a published phone number and website.
Lawn Rangers
3.6on Google (26)Albuquerque, NM
Based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Lawn Rangers covers lawn care, rated 3.6 by 26 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2015, and a published phone number and website.
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Where these companies are
When to book lawn care in Albuquerque
Albuquerque 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.
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Lawn care in Albuquerque: common questions
How many lawn care companies are there in Albuquerque?
We list 16 companies serving Albuquerque 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 Albuquerque?
Typical Albuquerque bands: lawn mowing $53 to $80 per visit, edging and trimming $16 to $25 per visit, fertilizer application $17 to $26 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 Mexico?
Yes. Applying herbicides, insecticides or fungicides on someone else's property for payment requires a commercial pesticide applicator licence issued by New Mexico. 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 Albuquerque?
Book two to three weeks ahead of the window, not inside it. In Albuquerque 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.