Lawn Care in Scranton, PA: Companies, Prices and When to Book
We list 10 companies serving Scranton that offer lawn care. Lawn mowing here typically runs $41 to $62 per visit.
What lawn care costs in Scranton
| Service | Typical price | Unit | What drives the price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawn mowing | $41 to $62 | 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 $34 | 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 76,328 in Lackawanna 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 Scranton
Flores Landscape LLC
5.0on Google (15)Scranton, PA
Flores Landscape LLC is a lawn care company in Scranton, Pennsylvania, offering lawn care and landscaping, rated 5.0 by 15 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2025, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Landscaping Peguero
5.0on Google (16)Scranton, PA
Landscaping Peguero works on properties in Scranton, Pennsylvania, handling lawn care and landscaping, rated 5.0 by 16 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2026, and a published phone number and website.
Vargas & Sons Landscaping
5.0on Google (16)Scranton, PA
Vargas & Sons Landscaping is a lawn care company in Scranton, Pennsylvania, offering lawn care and landscaping, rated 5.0 by 16 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2024, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
JP's Landscaping
4.9on Google (30)Scranton, PA
Listed in Scranton, Pennsylvania, JP's Landscaping offers lawn care and landscaping, rated 4.9 by 30 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2025, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(570) 335-5148Paramo Landscaping, Inc
4.8on Google (11)Scranton, PA
Listed in Scranton, Pennsylvania, Paramo Landscaping, Inc offers lawn care and landscaping, rated 4.8 by 11 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2016, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
LawnStarter Lawn Care Service - Scranton
4.7on Google (158)Scranton, PA
Listed in Scranton, Pennsylvania, LawnStarter Lawn Care Service - Scranton offers lawn care, rated 4.7 by 158 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2026, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Nicky’s Lawn-Care Service and construction
4.6on Google (35)Scranton, PA
Nicky’s Lawn-Care Service and construction works on properties in Scranton, Pennsylvania, handling lawn care, rated 4.6 by 35 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2019, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(570) 880-2893Rivera's Lawn Care & Landscaping LLC
4.6on Google (10)Scranton, PA
Rivera's Lawn Care & Landscaping LLC is a lawn care company in Scranton, Pennsylvania, offering lawn care and landscaping, rated 4.6 by 10 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2025, and Saturday hours listed.
Grasshopper Lawns Inc
4.4on Google (7)Scranton, PA
Grasshopper Lawns Inc is a lawn care company in Scranton, Pennsylvania, offering lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2016, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(570) 342-2121Sara's Landscaping - Construction
4.2on Google (10)Scranton, PA
Sara's Landscaping - Construction works on properties in Scranton, Pennsylvania, handling lawn care and landscaping, rated 4.2 by 10 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2023, and a published phone number and website.
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Where these companies are
When to book lawn care in Scranton
Scranton 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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Lawn care in Scranton: common questions
How many lawn care companies are there in Scranton?
We list 10 companies serving Scranton 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 Scranton?
Typical Scranton bands: lawn mowing $41 to $62 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 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 Scranton?
Book two to three weeks ahead of the window, not inside it. In Scranton 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.