Lawn Care in Lancaster, PA: Companies, Prices and When to Book
We list 14 companies serving Lancaster that offer lawn care. Lawn mowing here typically runs $39 to $59 per visit.
What lawn care costs in Lancaster
| Service | Typical price | Unit | What drives the price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawn mowing | $39 to $59 | per visit | Weekly through the growing season on an average quarter-acre lot. |
| Edging and trimming | $13 to $20 | per visit | Usually bundled into a mowing visit rather than billed alone. |
| Fertilizer application | $13 to $20 | per 1,000 sq ft | Slow-release blend, three to five rounds a year. |
| Weed control | $9 to $13 | per 1,000 sq ft | Pre-emergent in spring, post-emergent as broadleaf weeds show. |
| Core aeration | $13 to $20 | per 1,000 sq ft | Once a year, priced higher on compacted clay soil. |
| Overseeding | $21 to $33 | per 1,000 sq ft | Nearly always quoted together with aeration. |
| Grub and insect control | $10 to $16 | per 1,000 sq ft | One preventive round covers most of the season. |
| Dethatching | $10 to $16 | per 1,000 sq ft | Only needed when thatch is over half an inch thick. |
Priced for a city of 58,039 in Lancaster 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 Lancaster
Barbusca Landscapes, LLC
5.0on Google (62)Lancaster, PA
Barbusca Landscapes, LLC works on properties in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, handling lawn care and landscaping, rated 5.0 by 62 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2026, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Beatty Lawn & Landscapes LLC.
5.0on Google (11)Lancaster, PA
Beatty Lawn & Landscapes LLC. is a lawn care company in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, offering lawn care and landscaping, rated 5.0 by 11 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2024, and Saturday hours listed.
McMahon Home Services
5.0on Google (18)Lancaster, PA
McMahon Home Services works on properties in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, handling lawn care, rated 5.0 by 18 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2022, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(484) 947-8258Sun & Shade Landscape and Lawn Care
5.0on Google (2)Lancaster, PA
Sun & Shade Landscape and Lawn Care is a lawn care company in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, offering lawn care and landscaping, with Google reviews going back to 2018, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
TROPICAL + FITT LandScaping
5.0on Google (42)Lancaster, PA
TROPICAL + FITT LandScaping works on properties in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, handling lawn care and landscaping, rated 5.0 by 42 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2024, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Gracefulcuts, LLC
4.9on Google (14)Lancaster, PA
Listed in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Gracefulcuts, LLC offers lawn care, rated 4.9 by 14 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2024, and a published phone number and website.
LawnStarter - Lancaster
4.9on Google (7)Lancaster, PA
A Lancaster lawn care company, LawnStarter - Lancaster lists lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2026, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Red Rose Landscaping
4.9on Google (161)Lancaster, PA
Red Rose Landscaping is a lawn care company in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, offering lawn care and landscaping, rated 4.9 by 161 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2026, and a published phone number and website.
Lawn Ranger Lawn Care Service
4.8on Google (29)Lancaster, PA
Based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Lawn Ranger Lawn Care Service covers lawn care, rated 4.8 by 29 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2017, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Miko Lawn & Landscape
4.8on Google (38)Lancaster, PA
Based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Miko Lawn & Landscape covers lawn care and landscaping, rated 4.8 by 38 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2023, and a published phone number and website.
Woolley Outdoors
4.8on Google (301)Lancaster, PA
Woolley Outdoors serves Lancaster and the surrounding Pennsylvania area with lawn care, rated 4.8 by 301 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2026, and a published phone number and website.
Tomlinson Bomberger Lawn Care & Landscape
4.7on Google (515)Lancaster, PA
Tomlinson Bomberger Lawn Care & Landscape works on properties in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, handling lawn care and landscaping, rated 4.7 by 515 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2025, and a published phone number and website.
Creation Landscaping & Lawn Care LLC
4.6on Google (14)Lancaster, PA
Based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Creation Landscaping & Lawn Care LLC covers lawn care and landscaping, rated 4.6 by 14 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2025, and a published phone number and website.
Lam Tran Lawn Care
4.2on Google (10)Lancaster, PA
Lam Tran Lawn Care is a lawn care company in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, offering lawn care, rated 4.2 by 10 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2025, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(717) 553-3444
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Where these companies are
When to book lawn care in Lancaster
Lancaster 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 Lancaster: common questions
How many lawn care companies are there in Lancaster?
We list 14 companies serving Lancaster 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 Lancaster?
Typical Lancaster bands: lawn mowing $39 to $59 per visit, edging and trimming $13 to $20 per visit, fertilizer application $13 to $20 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 Pennsylvania?
Yes. Applying herbicides, insecticides or fungicides on someone else's property for payment requires a commercial pesticide applicator licence issued by Pennsylvania. 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 Lancaster?
Book two to three weeks ahead of the window, not inside it. In Lancaster 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.