Lawn Care in Salem, OR: Companies, Prices and When to Book
We list 13 companies serving Salem that offer lawn care. Lawn mowing here typically runs $50 to $77 per visit.
What lawn care costs in Salem
| Service | Typical price | Unit | What drives the price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawn mowing | $50 to $77 | per visit | Weekly through the growing season on an average quarter-acre lot. |
| Edging and trimming | $15 to $24 | per visit | Usually bundled into a mowing visit rather than billed alone. |
| Fertilizer application | $16 to $25 | per 1,000 sq ft | Slow-release blend, three to five rounds a year. |
| Weed control | $12 to $18 | per 1,000 sq ft | Pre-emergent in spring, post-emergent as broadleaf weeds show. |
| Core aeration | $15 to $24 | per 1,000 sq ft | Once a year, priced higher on compacted clay soil. |
| Overseeding | $25 to $38 | per 1,000 sq ft | Nearly always quoted together with aeration. |
| Grub and insect control | $14 to $21 | per 1,000 sq ft | One preventive round covers most of the season. |
| Dethatching | $13 to $19 | per 1,000 sq ft | Only needed when thatch is over half an inch thick. |
Priced for a city of 175,535 in Marion 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 Salem
Big's Lawn Service LLC.
5.0on Google (10)Salem, OR
Listed in Salem, Oregon, Big's Lawn Service LLC. offers lawn care, rated 5.0 by 10 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2026, and a published phone number and website.
H&H YARD MAINTENANCE LLC
5.0on Google (18)Salem, OR
Listed in Salem, Oregon, H&H YARD MAINTENANCE LLC offers lawn care, rated 5.0 by 18 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2025, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(971) 283-2076Prime Landscape Services, LLC.
5.0on Google (22)Salem, OR
Prime Landscape Services, LLC. serves Salem and the surrounding Oregon area with lawn care and landscaping, rated 5.0 by 22 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2024, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
S & Q Landscape LLC
5.0on Google (46)Salem, OR
Based in Salem, Oregon, S & Q Landscape LLC covers lawn care and landscaping, rated 5.0 by 46 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2025, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Jose’s Lawn Services LLC
4.9on Google (124)Salem, OR
A Salem lawn care company, Jose’s Lawn Services LLC lists lawn care, rated 4.9 by 124 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2024, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Lakewood Landscape & Construction LLC
4.9on Google (106)Salem, OR
Lakewood Landscape & Construction LLC serves Salem and the surrounding Oregon area with lawn care and landscaping, rated 4.9 by 106 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2024, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Affordable landscape maintenance service
4.8on Google (29)Salem, OR
Affordable Landscape Maintenance Service is a lawn care company in Salem, Oregon, offering lawn care and landscaping, rated 4.8 by 29 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2026, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
OASIS LANDSCAPE
4.8on Google (103)Salem, OR
Based in Salem, Oregon, OASIS LANDSCAPE covers lawn care and landscaping, rated 4.8 by 103 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2024, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Bright Lawn Landscape Maintenance LLC
4.6on Google (20)Salem, OR
Bright Lawn Landscape Maintenance LLC is a lawn care company in Salem, Oregon, offering lawn care and landscaping, rated 4.6 by 20 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2025, and Saturday hours listed.
Silva's lawn care llc
4.6on Google (47)Salem, OR
Silva's Lawn Care LLC works on properties in Salem, Oregon, handling lawn care, rated 4.6 by 47 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2026, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Greenworks Landcare
4.5on Google (26)Salem, OR
Greenworks Landcare is a lawn care company in Salem, Oregon, offering lawn care, rated 4.5 by 26 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2019, and a published phone number and website.
Green Acres Landscape, Inc.
4.4on Google (165)Salem, OR
Based in Salem, Oregon, Green Acres Landscape, Inc. covers lawn care and landscaping, rated 4.4 by 165 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2025, and a published phone number and website.
A Lopez Yard Maintenance LLC
3.9on Google (12)Salem, OR
A Lopez Yard Maintenance LLC works on properties in Salem, Oregon, handling lawn care, rated 3.9 by 12 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2020, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(503) 851-6207
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Where these companies are
When to book lawn care in Salem
Salem sits in the Pacific Northwest climate region, which runs cool-season lawns. Last frost usually falls March 15-April 15 and first frost November 1-15, and that pair sets every date below.
Grasses that do well here
- Perennial Ryegrass
- Tall Fescue
- Fine Fescue
- Kentucky Bluegrass
| 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 | February 15 - March 31 | Go by soil temperature: apply before it holds 55 degrees. |
Problems local crews deal with most: Moss in shade and wet soil, red thread, fusarium patch.
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 Salem: common questions
How many lawn care companies are there in Salem?
We list 13 companies serving Salem 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 Salem?
Typical Salem bands: lawn mowing $50 to $77 per visit, edging and trimming $15 to $24 per visit, fertilizer application $16 to $25 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 Oregon?
Yes. Applying herbicides, insecticides or fungicides on someone else's property for payment requires a commercial pesticide applicator licence issued by Oregon. 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 Salem?
Book two to three weeks ahead of the window, not inside it. In Salem 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 february 15 - march 31. Those dates come from the Pacific Northwest climate record, and the weeks before them are the busiest stretch of the year for local crews.