Lawn Care in Syracuse, NY: Companies, Prices and When to Book
We list 17 companies serving Syracuse that offer lawn care. Lawn mowing here typically runs $41 to $63 per visit.
What lawn care costs in Syracuse
| 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 148,620 in Onondaga 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 Syracuse
Easy Lawn and snow
5.0on Google (5)Syracuse, NY
Easy Lawn and snow is a lawn care company in Syracuse, New York, offering lawn care and seasonal snow removal, with Google reviews going back to 2025, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Francisco's Landscaping
5.0on Google (31)Syracuse, NY
Francisco's Landscaping serves Syracuse and the surrounding New York area with lawn care and landscaping, rated 5.0 by 31 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2025, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Grass Choppers Lawn Care
5.0on Google (4)Syracuse, NY
Listed in Syracuse, New York, Grass Choppers Lawn Care offers lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2026, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(315) 521-2037M&L Lawn and Snow Services
5.0on Google (1)East Syracuse, NY
M&L Lawn and Snow Services serves East Syracuse and the surrounding New York area with lawn care and seasonal snow removal, with Google reviews going back to 2026, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(315) 708-7861Mow Bros Lawn Care
5.0on Google (2)Syracuse, NY
Mow Bros Lawn Care serves Syracuse and the surrounding New York area with lawn care and mowing, with Google reviews going back to 2023, and a published phone number and website.
Salt City Turf & Snow LLC
5.0on Google (23)Syracuse, NY
Salt City Turf & Snow LLC works on properties in Syracuse, New York, handling lawn care and seasonal snow removal, rated 5.0 by 23 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2026, and Saturday hours listed.
CNY Turf
4.9on Google (205)Syracuse, NY
A Syracuse lawn care company, CNY Turf lists lawn care, rated 4.9 by 205 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2025, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Five Star Finish
4.9on Google (28)Syracuse, NY
A Syracuse lawn care company, Five Star Finish lists lawn care, rated 4.9 by 28 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2025, and a published phone number and website.
The Outside Guys
4.9on Google (84)Syracuse, NY
The Outside Guys is a lawn care company in Syracuse, New York, offering lawn care, rated 4.9 by 84 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2026, and a published phone number and website.
Carefree Lawn Care LLC
4.7on Google (24)Syracuse, NY
Based in Syracuse, New York, Carefree Lawn Care LLC covers lawn care, rated 4.7 by 24 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2017, and a published phone number and website.
Monster Lawn Care Plus
4.7on Google (15)Syracuse, NY
Based in Syracuse, New York, Monster Lawn Care Plus covers lawn care, rated 4.7 by 15 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2021, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Jeff's Cutting Edge Landscaping
4.6on Google (10)Syracuse, NY
Jeff's Cutting Edge Landscaping serves Syracuse and the surrounding New York area with lawn care and landscaping, rated 4.6 by 10 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2024, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(315) 488-2924LawnStarter Lawn Care Service
4.5on Google (113)Syracuse, NY
A Syracuse lawn care company, LawnStarter Lawn Care Service lists lawn care, rated 4.5 by 113 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2025, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
TruGreen Lawn Care
4.3on Google (476)Syracuse, NY
Based in Syracuse, New York, TruGreen Lawn Care covers lawn care, rated 4.3 by 476 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2024, and a published phone number and website.
Yardsmith
3.7on Google (16)Syracuse, NY
Based in Syracuse, New York, Yardsmith covers lawn care, rated 3.7 by 16 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2022, and a published phone number and website.
Early Bird Lawncare
2.7on Google (14)Syracuse, NY
Listed in Syracuse, New York, Early Bird Lawncare offers lawn care, rated 2.7 by 14 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2020, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(315) 516-6718️ Plowz & Mowz - Lawn Care & Snow Removal Services
2.5on Google (122)Syracuse, NY
A Syracuse lawn care company, ️ Plowz & Mowz - Lawn Care & Snow Removal Services lists lawn care and seasonal snow removal, rated 2.5 by 122 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2026.
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Where these companies are
When to book lawn care in Syracuse
Syracuse 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 Syracuse: common questions
How many lawn care companies are there in Syracuse?
We list 17 companies serving Syracuse 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 Syracuse?
Typical Syracuse 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 Syracuse?
Book two to three weeks ahead of the window, not inside it. In Syracuse 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.