Lawn Care in Rapid City, SD: Companies, Prices and When to Book
We list 13 companies serving Rapid City that offer lawn care. Lawn mowing here typically runs $36 to $55 per visit.
What lawn care costs in Rapid City
| Service | Typical price | Unit | What drives the price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawn mowing | $36 to $55 | per visit | Weekly through the growing season on an average quarter-acre lot. |
| Edging and trimming | $10 to $16 | per visit | Usually bundled into a mowing visit rather than billed alone. |
| Fertilizer application | $12 to $18 | per 1,000 sq ft | Slow-release blend, three to five rounds a year. |
| Weed control | $8 to $12 | per 1,000 sq ft | Pre-emergent in spring, post-emergent as broadleaf weeds show. |
| Core aeration | $11 to $17 | per 1,000 sq ft | Once a year, priced higher on compacted clay soil. |
| Overseeding | $19 to $29 | per 1,000 sq ft | Nearly always quoted together with aeration. |
| Grub and insect control | $9 to $14 | per 1,000 sq ft | One preventive round covers most of the season. |
| Dethatching | $9 to $13 | per 1,000 sq ft | Only needed when thatch is over half an inch thick. |
Priced for a city of 74,703 in Pennington 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 Rapid City
Shull's Lawn Service
5.0on Google (8)Rapid City, SD
Listed in Rapid City, South Dakota, Shull's Lawn Service offers lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2018, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(605) 391-8644Guardian Landscaping
4.9on Google (44)Rapid City, SD
Listed in Rapid City, South Dakota, Guardian Landscaping offers lawn care and landscaping, rated 4.9 by 44 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2024, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(605) 924-2659Spark Landscaping
4.9on Google (90)Rapid City, SD
Listed in Rapid City, South Dakota, Spark Landscaping offers lawn care and landscaping, rated 4.9 by 90 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2026, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Remboldt Lawn Services
4.7on Google (111)Rapid City, SD
Listed in Rapid City, South Dakota, Remboldt Lawn Services offers lawn care, rated 4.7 by 111 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2024, and a published phone number and website.
The Grounds Guys of Rapid City
4.7on Google (57)Rapid City, SD
Listed in Rapid City, South Dakota, The Grounds Guys of Rapid City offers lawn care, rated 4.7 by 57 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2025, and a published phone number and website.
Professional Choice Lawn Care, LLC
4.6on Google (21)Rapid City, SD
Professional Choice Lawn Care, LLC is a lawn care company in Rapid City, South Dakota, offering lawn care, rated 4.6 by 21 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2021, and a published phone number and website.
Warne Green Force
4.6on Google (209)Rapid City, SD
Based in Rapid City, South Dakota, Warne Green Force covers lawn care, rated 4.6 by 209 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2026, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Cutting Edge Lawncare & Sprinklers
4.4on Google (54)Rapid City, SD
A Rapid City lawn care company, Cutting Edge Lawncare & Sprinklers lists lawn care and sprinkler repair, rated 4.4 by 54 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2024, and a published phone number and website.
G J Holsworth & Son Inc Lawn
4.4on Google (13)Rapid City, SD
Based in Rapid City, South Dakota, G J Holsworth & Son Inc Lawn covers lawn care, rated 4.4 by 13 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2019, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(605) 343-5213TruGreen Lawn Care
4.2on Google (257)Rapid City, SD
A Rapid City lawn care company, TruGreen Lawn Care lists lawn care, rated 4.2 by 257 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2025, and a published phone number and website.
Carefree Lawn & Sprinkler, Inc.
4.1on Google (24)Rapid City, SD
Based in Rapid City, South Dakota, Carefree Lawn & Sprinkler, Inc. covers lawn care and sprinkler repair, rated 4.1 by 24 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2022, and a published phone number and website.
A Cut Above Lawn Service
3.7on Google (3)Rapid City, SD
A Rapid City lawn care company, A Cut Above Lawn Service lists lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2017, and a published phone number and website.
Cricket Lawn Services
2.9on Google (14)Rapid City, SD
Listed in Rapid City, South Dakota, Cricket Lawn Services offers lawn care, rated 2.9 by 14 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2019, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(605) 342-1371
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Where these companies are
When to book lawn care in Rapid City
Rapid City sits in the Upper Midwest climate region, which runs cool-season lawns. Last frost usually falls May 1-15 and first frost September 1-15, and that pair sets every date below.
Grasses that do well here
- Kentucky Bluegrass
- Fine Fescue
- Tall Fescue
- Perennial Ryegrass
| 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 15 - May 15 | Go by soil temperature: apply before it holds 55 degrees. |
Problems local crews deal with most: Extremely short season, winter damage, snow mold.
Want the exact soil temperature before you book pre-emergent? Check your ZIP on the soil temperature tracker.
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Lawn care in Rapid City: common questions
How many lawn care companies are there in Rapid City?
We list 13 companies serving Rapid City 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 Rapid City?
Typical Rapid City bands: lawn mowing $36 to $55 per visit, edging and trimming $10 to $16 per visit, fertilizer application $12 to $18 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 South Dakota?
Yes. Applying herbicides, insecticides or fungicides on someone else's property for payment requires a commercial pesticide applicator licence issued by South Dakota. 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 Rapid City?
Book two to three weeks ahead of the window, not inside it. In Rapid City 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 15 - may 15. Those dates come from the Upper Midwest climate record, and the weeks before them are the busiest stretch of the year for local crews.