Lawn Care in Cranston, RI: Companies, Prices and When to Book
We list 10 companies serving Cranston that offer lawn care. Lawn mowing here typically runs $41 to $63 per visit.
What lawn care costs in Cranston
| 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 82,934 in Providence 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 Cranston
Helpful Hands LLC
5.0on Google (25)Cranston, RI
Helpful Hands LLC works on properties in Cranston, Rhode Island, handling lawn care, rated 5.0 by 25 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2025, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Melvin's Landscaping
5.0on Google (17)Cranston, RI
Melvin's Landscaping serves Cranston and the surrounding Rhode Island area with lawn care and landscaping, rated 5.0 by 17 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2024, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Roots of the Earth Inc
5.0on Google (10)West Warwick, RI
A West Warwick lawn care company, Roots of the Earth Inc lists lawn care, rated 5.0 by 10 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2025, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
TruCut Landscping Inc.
5.0on Google (3)Cranston, RI
A Cranston lawn care company, TruCut Landscping Inc. lists lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2018, and a published phone number and website.
TyBren Lawn Care, LLC
5.0on Google (1)Cranston, RI
Based in Cranston, Rhode Island, TyBren Lawn Care, LLC covers lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2019, and a published phone number and website.
4everGreen Lawn & Pest
4.9on Google (281)West Warwick, RI
A West Warwick lawn care company, 4everGreen Lawn & Pest lists lawn care and pest control, rated 4.9 by 281 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2024, and a published phone number and website.
Cut The Grass Landscaping
4.7on Google (57)Cranston, RI
Cut The Grass Landscaping works on properties in Cranston, Rhode Island, handling lawn care and landscaping, rated 4.7 by 57 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2025, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Pristine Lawn Care & Landscaping Inc.
4.7on Google (178)Johnston, RI
Based in Johnston, Rhode Island, Pristine Lawn Care & Landscaping Inc. covers lawn care and landscaping, rated 4.7 by 178 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2026, and a published phone number and website.
Above All Landscaping
4.5on Google (8)Cranston, RI
Based in Cranston, Rhode Island, Above All Landscaping covers lawn care and landscaping, with Google reviews going back to 2025, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Maplewood Landscaping & Nursery
4.5on Google (62)Cranston, RI
Based in Cranston, Rhode Island, Maplewood Landscaping & Nursery covers lawn care and landscaping, rated 4.5 by 62 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2023, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
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Where these companies are
When to book lawn care in Cranston
Cranston 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 Cranston: common questions
How many lawn care companies are there in Cranston?
We list 10 companies serving Cranston 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 Cranston?
Typical Cranston 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 Rhode Island?
Yes. Applying herbicides, insecticides or fungicides on someone else's property for payment requires a commercial pesticide applicator licence issued by Rhode Island. 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 Cranston?
Book two to three weeks ahead of the window, not inside it. In Cranston 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.