Lawn Care in Rochester, NY: Companies, Prices and When to Book
We list 12 companies serving Rochester that offer lawn care. Lawn mowing here typically runs $41 to $63 per visit.
What lawn care costs in Rochester
| 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 211,328 in Monroe 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 Rochester
Ada's Lawn Care LLC
5.0on Google (39)Rochester, NY
Ada's Lawn Care LLC is a lawn care company in Rochester, New York, offering lawn care, rated 5.0 by 39 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2026, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(585) 802-0455Advantage Lawn Service Plus llc
5.0on Google (50)Rochester, NY
Listed in Rochester, New York, Advantage Lawn Service Plus llc offers lawn care, rated 5.0 by 50 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2025, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(585) 301-8976Local Lawn and Landscaping
5.0on Google (45)Rochester, NY
Local Lawn and Landscaping is a lawn care company in Rochester, New York, offering lawn care and landscaping, rated 5.0 by 45 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2026, and a published phone number and website.
Conte Lawn Care
4.9on Google (109)Rochester, NY
Conte Lawn Care serves Rochester and the surrounding New York area with lawn care, rated 4.9 by 109 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2022, and a published phone number and website.
Girl Plower Snow Plowing and Landscaping
4.9on Google (161)Rochester, NY
Listed in Rochester, New York, Girl Plower Snow Plowing and Landscaping offers lawn care, landscaping and seasonal snow removal, rated 4.9 by 161 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2025, and a published phone number and website.
LawnStarter Landscaping
4.9on Google (44)Rochester, NY
Based in Rochester, New York, LawnStarter Landscaping covers lawn care and landscaping, rated 4.9 by 44 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2026, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Trimline Landscape Management
4.8on Google (320)Rochester, NY
Trimline Landscape Management works on properties in Rochester, New York, handling lawn care and landscaping, rated 4.8 by 320 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2025, and a published phone number and website.
Lawn Doctor of Rochester
4.7on Google (181)Rochester, NY
A Rochester lawn care company, Lawn Doctor of Rochester lists lawn care, rated 4.7 by 181 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2025, and a published phone number and website.
MRB Snow and Lawn - Rochester
4.7on Google (40)Rochester, NY
Based in Rochester, New York, MRB Snow and Lawn - Rochester covers lawn care and seasonal snow removal, rated 4.7 by 40 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2018, and a published phone number and website.
LawnStarter Lawn Care Service
4.6on Google (159)Rochester, NY
Based in Rochester, New York, LawnStarter Lawn Care Service covers lawn care, rated 4.6 by 159 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2026, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
TruGreen Lawn Care
4.2on Google (924)Rochester, NY
Based in Rochester, New York, TruGreen Lawn Care covers lawn care, rated 4.2 by 924 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2026, and a published phone number and website.
Rochester Lawn Care
3.5on Google (45)Rochester, NY
Rochester Lawn Care works on properties in Rochester, New York, handling lawn care, rated 3.5 by 45 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2012, and a published phone number and website.
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Where these companies are
When to book lawn care in Rochester
Rochester 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 Rochester: common questions
How many lawn care companies are there in Rochester?
We list 12 companies serving Rochester 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 Rochester?
Typical Rochester 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 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 Rochester?
Book two to three weeks ahead of the window, not inside it. In Rochester 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.