Lawn Care in Dayton, TN: Companies, Prices and When to Book
We list 13 companies serving Dayton that offer lawn care. Lawn mowing here typically runs $32 to $49 per visit.
What lawn care costs in Dayton
| Service | Typical price | Unit | What drives the price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawn mowing | $32 to $49 | per visit | Weekly through the growing season on an average quarter-acre lot. |
| Edging and trimming | $10 to $15 | per visit | Usually bundled into a mowing visit rather than billed alone. |
| Fertilizer application | $10 to $16 | per 1,000 sq ft | Slow-release blend, three to five rounds a year. |
| Weed control | $7 to $11 | per 1,000 sq ft | Pre-emergent in spring, post-emergent as broadleaf weeds show. |
| Core aeration | $10 to $15 | per 1,000 sq ft | Once a year, priced higher on compacted clay soil. |
| Overseeding | $18 to $27 | per 1,000 sq ft | Nearly always quoted together with aeration. |
| Grub and insect control | $8 to $12 | per 1,000 sq ft | One preventive round covers most of the season. |
| Dethatching | $8 to $12 | per 1,000 sq ft | Only needed when thatch is over half an inch thick. |
Priced for a city of 7,065 in Rhea 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 Dayton
Dependable Lawn Care
5.0on Google (2)Dayton, TN
Based in Dayton, Tennessee, Dependable Lawn Care covers lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2022, serving homeowners in the surrounding area.
Lawn careGoins Lawn Care
5.0on Google (8)Dayton, TN
Based in Dayton, Tennessee, Goins Lawn Care covers lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2025, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(423) 309-3415Greenview lawn & fencing
5.0on Google (5)Dayton, TN
Greenview Lawn & Fencing serves Dayton and the surrounding Tennessee area with lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2025, and a published phone number and website.
Monkey Town Mowing
5.0on Google (6)Dayton, TN
Monkey Town Mowing works on properties in Dayton, Tennessee, handling lawn care and mowing, with Google reviews going back to 2019, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(423) 244-5559Roddy lawn care & mobile truck & auto repair
5.0on Google (2)Graysville, TN
A Graysville lawn care company, Roddy lawn care & mobile truck & auto repair lists lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2021, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Rodriguez Lawn Care
5.0on Google (26)Dayton, TN
Rodriguez Lawn Care is a lawn care company in Dayton, Tennessee, offering lawn care, rated 5.0 by 26 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2024, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Stavely Lawn Care
5.0on Google (2)Dayton, TN
A Dayton lawn care company, Stavely Lawn Care lists lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2020, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(423) 215-8124TM Landscaping
5.0on Google (2)Dayton, TN
Based in Dayton, Tennessee, TM Landscaping covers lawn care and landscaping, with Google reviews going back to 2023, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(423) 362-1512Tri-County Fix It
5.0on Google (4)Dayton, TN
Tri-County Fix It serves Dayton and the surrounding Tennessee area with lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2024, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(423) 381-0437The Garden Center/ Custom Landscape and Design
4.9on Google (8)Dayton, TN
A Dayton lawn care company, The Garden Center/ Custom Landscape and Design lists lawn care and landscaping, with Google reviews going back to 2025, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
K & S Lawn and Tree Service
4.8on Google (66)Evensville, TN
K & S Lawn and Tree Service is a lawn care company in Evensville, Tennessee, offering lawn care and tree service, rated 4.8 by 66 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2019, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(423) 285-9084Anderson Lawn & More
4.0on Google (1)Dayton, TN
Listed in Dayton, Tennessee, Anderson Lawn & More offers lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2025, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(423) 618-2485Cruz Lawn Care
Dayton, TN
A Dayton lawn care company, Cruz Lawn Care lists lawn care, with a published phone number, serving homeowners in the surrounding area.
Lawn care(423) 888-4582
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Where these companies are
When to book lawn care in Dayton
Dayton 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.
How we verify these companies
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- Hours, ratings, and photos come from public listings and can go stale
Lawn care in Dayton: common questions
How many lawn care companies are there in Dayton?
We list 13 companies serving Dayton 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 Dayton?
Typical Dayton bands: lawn mowing $32 to $49 per visit, edging and trimming $10 to $15 per visit, fertilizer application $10 to $16 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 Dayton?
Book two to three weeks ahead of the window, not inside it. In Dayton 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.