Lawn Care in Knoxville, TN: Companies, Prices and When to Book
We list 15 companies serving Knoxville that offer lawn care. Lawn mowing here typically runs $36 to $56 per visit.
What lawn care costs in Knoxville
| Service | Typical price | Unit | What drives the price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawn mowing | $36 to $56 | per visit | Weekly through the growing season on an average quarter-acre lot. |
| Edging and trimming | $11 to $17 | 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 $13 | 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 | $20 to $31 | 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 $14 | per 1,000 sq ft | Only needed when thatch is over half an inch thick. |
Priced for a city of 190,740 in Knox 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 Knoxville
St. John Lawn Care
5.0on Google (120)Knoxville, TN
St. John Lawn Care works on properties in Knoxville, Tennessee, handling lawn care, rated 5.0 by 120 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2024, and a published phone number and website.
Ulster Lawncare
5.0on Google (23)Knoxville, TN
A Knoxville lawn care company, Ulster Lawncare lists lawn care, rated 5.0 by 23 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2024, and a published phone number and website.
Emerald Island Lawn Services
4.9on Google (1,078)Knoxville, TN
Emerald Island Lawn Services serves Knoxville and the surrounding Tennessee area with lawn care, rated 4.9 by 1,078 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2026, and a published phone number and website.
Lawn Love - Knoxville
4.9on Google (73)Knoxville, TN
Lawn Love - Knoxville works on properties in Knoxville, Tennessee, handling lawn care, rated 4.9 by 73 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2026, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
First Choice Lawn & Tree Service
4.8on Google (466)Knoxville, TN
Based in Knoxville, Tennessee, First Choice Lawn & Tree Service covers lawn care and tree service, rated 4.8 by 466 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2026, and a published phone number and website.
Seeds of Change Landscaping & Lawn Care
4.8on Google (182)Knoxville, TN
Listed in Knoxville, Tennessee, Seeds of Change Landscaping & Lawn Care offers lawn care and landscaping, rated 4.8 by 182 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2026, and a published phone number and website.
We Care Lawn Care
4.8on Google (5)Knoxville, TN
Based in Knoxville, Tennessee, We Care Lawn Care covers lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2017, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Ashley's Lawns & Landscaping
4.7on Google (44)Knoxville, TN
Ashley's Lawns & Landscaping is a lawn care company in Knoxville, Tennessee, offering lawn care and landscaping, rated 4.7 by 44 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2021, and a published phone number and website.
JV Lawn Care
4.7on Google (44)Knoxville, TN
JV Lawn Care works on properties in Knoxville, Tennessee, handling lawn care, rated 4.7 by 44 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2022, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Lawn Butler
4.7on Google (177)Knoxville, TN
Listed in Knoxville, Tennessee, Lawn Butler offers lawn care, rated 4.7 by 177 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2025, and a published phone number and website.
Lawn Doctor of West Knoxville
4.7on Google (237)Knoxville, TN
Lawn Doctor of West Knoxville is a lawn care company in Knoxville, Tennessee, offering lawn care, rated 4.7 by 237 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2024, and a published phone number and website.
LawnStarter Lawn Care Service
4.6on Google (307)Knoxville, TN
LawnStarter Lawn Care Service is a lawn care company in Knoxville, Tennessee, offering lawn care, rated 4.6 by 307 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2026, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Precision Lawn Service
4.5on Google (33)Knoxville, TN
Precision Lawn Service works on properties in Knoxville, Tennessee, handling lawn care, rated 4.5 by 33 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2021, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Affordable Lawn Care and Landscaping
4.4on Google (7)Knoxville, TN
Based in Knoxville, Tennessee, Affordable Lawn Care and Landscaping covers lawn care and landscaping, with Google reviews going back to 2022, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Tikal Lawn
4.3on Google (56)Knoxville, TN
Tikal Lawn works on properties in Knoxville, Tennessee, handling lawn care, rated 4.3 by 56 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2025, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
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Where these companies are
When to book lawn care in Knoxville
Knoxville 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 Knoxville: common questions
How many lawn care companies are there in Knoxville?
We list 15 companies serving Knoxville 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 Knoxville?
Typical Knoxville bands: lawn mowing $36 to $56 per visit, edging and trimming $11 to $17 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 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 Knoxville?
Book two to three weeks ahead of the window, not inside it. In Knoxville 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.