Lawn Care in Albany, NY: Companies, Prices and When to Book
We list 12 companies serving Albany that offer lawn care. Lawn mowing here typically runs $41 to $62 per visit.
What lawn care costs in Albany
| 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 | $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 $34 | 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 99,224 in Albany 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 Albany
Albany's Best Landscapers
5.0on Google (31)Albany, NY
A Albany lawn care company, Albany's Best Landscapers lists lawn care and landscaping, rated 5.0 by 31 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2026, and a published phone number and website.
Beautiful Lawns
5.0on Google (4)Albany, NY
Beautiful Lawns serves Albany and the surrounding New York area with lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2016, and a published phone number and website.
Cleary's Landscape and Lawn Service
5.0on Google (5)Albany, NY
Listed in Albany, New York, Cleary's Landscape and Lawn Service offers lawn care and landscaping, with Google reviews going back to 2019, and a published phone number and website.
JOB Lawn Care and Mobile Detailing, LLC
5.0on Google (1)Albany, NY
Based in Albany, New York, JOB Lawn Care and Mobile Detailing, LLC covers lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2025, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(518) 212-9751Parkview Landscaping and Home Improvment
5.0on Google (1)Albany, NY
Parkview Landscaping and Home Improvment works on properties in Albany, New York, handling lawn care and landscaping, with Google reviews going back to 2021, and a published phone number and website.
Premiere Landscaping
5.0on Google (1)Albany, NY
Based in Albany, New York, Premiere Landscaping covers lawn care and landscaping, with Google reviews going back to 2022, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(518) 857-8071SRC Lawn Care
5.0on Google (7)Albany, NY
Based in Albany, New York, SRC Lawn Care covers lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2021, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(518) 221-9794Eldi Landscaping Services LLC
4.9on Google (76)Albany, NY
Based in Albany, New York, Eldi Landscaping Services LLC covers lawn care and landscaping, rated 4.9 by 76 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2026, and a published phone number and website.
Chameleon Property Services LLC
4.6on Google (51)Albany, NY
Chameleon Property Services LLC works on properties in Albany, New York, handling lawn care, rated 4.6 by 51 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2025, and a published phone number and website.
KD Landscaping Albany NY
4.6on Google (34)Albany, NY
A Albany lawn care company, KD Landscaping Albany NY lists lawn care and landscaping, rated 4.6 by 34 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2025, and a published phone number and website.
LawnStarter Lawn Care Service
4.5on Google (154)Albany, NY
Based in Albany, New York, LawnStarter Lawn Care Service covers lawn care, rated 4.5 by 154 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2026, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
TruGreen Lawn Care
3.8on Google (638)Albany, NY
Listed in Albany, New York, TruGreen Lawn Care offers lawn care, rated 3.8 by 638 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2025, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
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Where these companies are
When to book lawn care in Albany
Albany 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 Albany: common questions
How many lawn care companies are there in Albany?
We list 12 companies serving Albany 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 Albany?
Typical Albany bands: lawn mowing $41 to $62 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 York?
Yes. Applying herbicides, insecticides or fungicides on someone else's property for payment requires a commercial pesticide applicator licence issued by New York. 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 Albany?
Book two to three weeks ahead of the window, not inside it. In Albany 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.