Lawn Care in Cookeville, TN: Companies, Prices and When to Book
We list 15 companies serving Cookeville that offer lawn care. Lawn mowing here typically runs $34 to $52 per visit.
What lawn care costs in Cookeville
| Service | Typical price | Unit | What drives the price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawn mowing | $34 to $52 | 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 | $11 to $17 | 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 | $10 to $16 | 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 $13 | 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 34,842 in Putnam 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 Cookeville
Absolute Lawn Care
5.0on Google (5)Cookeville, TN
Absolute Lawn Care works on properties in Cookeville, Tennessee, handling lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2021, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(931) 303-8429Fenix Lawn Care
5.0on Google (34)Baxter, TN
Fenix Lawn Care works on properties in Baxter, Tennessee, handling lawn care, rated 5.0 by 34 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2023, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
JR Landscaping
5.0on Google (3)Cookeville, TN
JR Landscaping works on properties in Cookeville, Tennessee, handling lawn care and landscaping, with Google reviews going back to 2025, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(931) 239-4295London Lawn Care & Exterior Services
5.0on Google (11)Cookeville, TN
Based in Cookeville, Tennessee, London Lawn Care & Exterior Services covers lawn care, rated 5.0 by 11 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2026, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
MT Lawn Care
5.0on Google (7)Cookeville, TN
MT Lawn Care is a lawn care company in Cookeville, Tennessee, offering lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2024, and a published phone number and website.
Victory Lawn Care & Outdoor Services
5.0on Google (12)Sparta, TN
Based in Sparta, Tennessee, Victory Lawn Care & Outdoor Services covers lawn care, rated 5.0 by 12 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2019, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(931) 783-3844Bays Maintenance
4.9on Google (30)Cookeville, TN
Bays Maintenance works on properties in Cookeville, Tennessee, handling lawn care, rated 4.9 by 30 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2023, and a published phone number and website.
Cookeville Lawn Care
4.9on Google (72)Cookeville, TN
Cookeville Lawn Care works on properties in Cookeville, Tennessee, handling lawn care, rated 4.9 by 72 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2026, and a published phone number and website.
Greene Lawn Care & Landscaping
4.9on Google (23)Cookeville, TN
Based in Cookeville, Tennessee, Greene Lawn Care & Landscaping covers lawn care and landscaping, rated 4.9 by 23 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2016, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(931) 526-1987Netherton Lawn Care
4.9on Google (32)Baxter, TN
Based in Baxter, Tennessee, Netherton Lawn Care covers lawn care, rated 4.9 by 32 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2026, and a published phone number and website.
Safari Lawn & Landscape
4.8on Google (56)Cookeville, TN
A Cookeville lawn care company, Safari Lawn & Landscape lists lawn care and landscaping, rated 4.8 by 56 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2025, and a published phone number and website.
Uncommon Grounds, LLC
4.4on Google (13)Cookeville, TN
Based in Cookeville, Tennessee, Uncommon Grounds, LLC covers lawn care, rated 4.4 by 13 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2018, and a published phone number and website.
Affordable Lawn Care & Landscaping
4.0on Google (16)Cookeville, TN
A Cookeville lawn care company, Affordable Lawn Care & Landscaping lists lawn care and landscaping, rated 4.0 by 16 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2023, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(931) 265-3322Nine Yards Landscaping and Lawncare
1.0on Google (2)Cookeville, TN
A Cookeville lawn care company, Nine Yards Landscaping and Lawncare lists lawn care and landscaping, with Google reviews going back to 2020, and a published phone number and website.
Vasquez mowing and landscaping
Cookeville, TN
Based in Cookeville, Tennessee, Vasquez mowing and landscaping covers lawn care, landscaping and mowing, with a published phone number.
Lawn care(317) 935-0669
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Where these companies are
When to book lawn care in Cookeville
Cookeville sits in the Southeast climate region, which runs warm-season lawns. Last frost usually falls February 15-March 15 and first frost November 15-December 15, and that pair sets every date below.
Grasses that do well here
- Bermudagrass
- Zoysiagrass
- St. Augustinegrass
- Centipede
- Bahiagrass
| Task | Local window | Why then |
|---|---|---|
| Seed, sod, or sprig | Late May through July | Warm-season grass needs soil above 65 degrees to take hold. |
| Fertilize | April through August | Stop feeding roughly a month before the first expected frost. |
| Core aerate | May through July | Aerate while the lawn is actively growing so it fills the holes back in. |
| Pre-emergent for crabgrass | February 15 - March 15 | Go by soil temperature: apply before it holds 55 degrees. |
Problems local crews deal with most: Chinch bugs, brown patch, summer diseases.
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 Cookeville: common questions
How many lawn care companies are there in Cookeville?
We list 15 companies serving Cookeville 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 Cookeville?
Typical Cookeville bands: lawn mowing $34 to $52 per visit, edging and trimming $10 to $16 per visit, fertilizer application $11 to $17 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 Tennessee?
Yes. Applying herbicides, insecticides or fungicides on someone else's property for payment requires a commercial pesticide applicator licence issued by Tennessee. 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 Cookeville?
Book two to three weeks ahead of the window, not inside it. In Cookeville that means seed, sod, or sprig late may through july; fertilize april through august; core aerate may through july; pre-emergent for crabgrass february 15 - march 15. Those dates come from the Southeast climate record, and the weeks before them are the busiest stretch of the year for local crews.