Lawn Care in Philadelphia, PA: Companies, Prices and When to Book
We list 16 companies serving Philadelphia that offer lawn care. Lawn mowing here typically runs $46 to $70 per visit.
What lawn care costs in Philadelphia
| Service | Typical price | Unit | What drives the price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawn mowing | $46 to $70 | per visit | Weekly through the growing season on an average quarter-acre lot. |
| Edging and trimming | $15 to $23 | per visit | Usually bundled into a mowing visit rather than billed alone. |
| Fertilizer application | $15 to $23 | per 1,000 sq ft | Slow-release blend, three to five rounds a year. |
| Weed control | $10 to $16 | per 1,000 sq ft | Pre-emergent in spring, post-emergent as broadleaf weeds show. |
| Core aeration | $15 to $23 | per 1,000 sq ft | Once a year, priced higher on compacted clay soil. |
| Overseeding | $26 to $39 | per 1,000 sq ft | Nearly always quoted together with aeration. |
| Grub and insect control | $12 to $19 | per 1,000 sq ft | One preventive round covers most of the season. |
| Dethatching | $12 to $19 | per 1,000 sq ft | Only needed when thatch is over half an inch thick. |
Priced for a city of 1,603,797 in the Philadelphia metro.
Compare against national lawn care costs or price your own lawn on the lawn cost estimator.
Lawn care companies in Philadelphia
chinvi's lawn care services llc
5.0on Google (27)Philadelphia, PA
Listed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, chinvi's lawn care services llc offers lawn care, rated 5.0 by 27 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2026, and a published phone number and website.
First class landscaping and lawn care
5.0on Google (17)Philadelphia, PA
First Class Landscaping And Lawn Care is a lawn care company in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, offering lawn care and landscaping, rated 5.0 by 17 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2026, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(215) 987-8409Lawn Boy Landscaping & Hardscaping
5.0on Google (72)Philadelphia, PA
Lawn Boy Landscaping & Hardscaping serves Philadelphia and the surrounding Pennsylvania area with lawn care and landscaping, rated 5.0 by 72 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2024, and a published phone number and website.
Lawn Care Philadelphia
5.0on Google (2)Philadelphia, PA
Lawn Care Philadelphia serves Philadelphia and the surrounding Pennsylvania area with lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2026, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(844) 213-9501Philadelphia Garden Works
5.0on Google (4)Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia Garden Works serves Philadelphia and the surrounding Pennsylvania area with lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2026, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
UDS Philly Landscaping and Removal
5.0on Google (59)Philadelphia, PA
Listed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, UDS Philly Landscaping and Removal offers lawn care and landscaping, rated 5.0 by 59 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2025, and a published phone number and website.
Duran's LANDSCAPING LLC
4.9on Google (43)Philadelphia, PA
A Philadelphia lawn care company, Duran's LANDSCAPING LLC lists lawn care and landscaping, rated 4.9 by 43 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2024, and a published phone number and website.
SuperiorTouchLawnCare
4.9on Google (93)Philadelphia, PA
A Philadelphia lawn care company, SuperiorTouchLawnCare lists lawn care, rated 4.9 by 93 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2026, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(302) 396-6066Lawn Love - Philadelphia
4.8on Google (110)Philadelphia, PA
Lawn Love - Philadelphia serves Philadelphia and the surrounding Pennsylvania area with lawn care, rated 4.8 by 110 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2026, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Tri State Landscape Equipment And Supplies
4.8on Google (192)Philadelphia, PA
Listed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Tri State Landscape Equipment And Supplies offers lawn care and landscaping, rated 4.8 by 192 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2025, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Rodgers lawn care and cleaning services
4.7on Google (21)Philadelphia, PA
Listed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Rodgers lawn care and cleaning services offers lawn care, rated 4.7 by 21 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2021, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Big jay's snow removal & lawn care LLC
4.4on Google (67)Philadelphia, PA
A Philadelphia lawn care company, Big jay's snow removal & lawn care LLC lists lawn care and seasonal snow removal, rated 4.4 by 67 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2025, and Saturday hours listed.
Rainbow Lawncare Industries
4.4on Google (87)Philadelphia, PA
Based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Rainbow Lawncare Industries covers lawn care, rated 4.4 by 87 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2025, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
LawnStarter Lawn Care Service
4.3on Google (474)Philadelphia, PA
Based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, LawnStarter Lawn Care Service covers lawn care, rated 4.3 by 474 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2026, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Victoria lawn services
3.8on Google (18)Philadelphia, PA
A Philadelphia lawn care company, Victoria lawn services lists lawn care, rated 3.8 by 18 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2023, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(267) 536-8024Urgent Lawn Care Philadelphia
3.0on Google (4)Philadelphia, PA
Based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Urgent Lawn Care Philadelphia covers lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2026, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(844) 613-3070
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Where these companies are
When to book lawn care in Philadelphia
Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia: common questions
How many lawn care companies are there in Philadelphia?
We list 16 companies serving Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia?
Typical Philadelphia bands: lawn mowing $46 to $70 per visit, edging and trimming $15 to $23 per visit, fertilizer application $15 to $23 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 Philadelphia?
Book two to three weeks ahead of the window, not inside it. In Philadelphia 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.