Lawn Care in South Burlington, VT: Companies, Prices and When to Book
We list 10 companies serving South Burlington that offer lawn care. Lawn mowing here typically runs $39 to $59 per visit.
What lawn care costs in South Burlington
| Service | Typical price | Unit | What drives the price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawn mowing | $39 to $59 | per visit | Weekly through the growing season on an average quarter-acre lot. |
| Edging and trimming | $13 to $20 | per visit | Usually bundled into a mowing visit rather than billed alone. |
| Fertilizer application | $13 to $20 | per 1,000 sq ft | Slow-release blend, three to five rounds a year. |
| Weed control | $9 to $13 | per 1,000 sq ft | Pre-emergent in spring, post-emergent as broadleaf weeds show. |
| Core aeration | $13 to $20 | per 1,000 sq ft | Once a year, priced higher on compacted clay soil. |
| Overseeding | $21 to $33 | per 1,000 sq ft | Nearly always quoted together with aeration. |
| Grub and insect control | $10 to $16 | per 1,000 sq ft | One preventive round covers most of the season. |
| Dethatching | $10 to $16 | per 1,000 sq ft | Only needed when thatch is over half an inch thick. |
Priced for a city of 20,292 in Chittenden 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 South Burlington
Butler Yard Care
5.0on Google (61)South Burlington, VT
A South Burlington lawn care company, Butler Yard Care lists lawn care, rated 5.0 by 61 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2026, and a published phone number and website.
Jay & Son Lawn Care
5.0on Google (1)Shelburne, VT
Jay & Son Lawn Care works on properties in Shelburne, Vermont, handling lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2023, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(802) 864-0428K T Landscaping Inc
5.0on Google (3)South Burlington, VT
Listed in South Burlington, Vermont, K T Landscaping Inc offers lawn care and landscaping, with Google reviews going back to 2023, and a published phone number and website.
Pinnacle Properties
5.0on Google (47)South Burlington, VT
A South Burlington lawn care company, Pinnacle Properties lists lawn care, rated 5.0 by 47 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2025, and a published phone number and website.
Texas Hill Lawn Care
5.0on Google (4)Huntington, VT
Texas Hill Lawn Care is a lawn care company in Huntington, Vermont, offering lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2018, and a published phone number and website.
Tony's Lawn Care Service VT
5.0on Google (4)South Burlington, VT
Tony's Lawn Care Service VT serves South Burlington and the surrounding Vermont area with lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2024, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Grass Cuts For Less Inc
2.3on Google (3)South Burlington, VT
Based in South Burlington, Vermont, Grass Cuts For Less Inc covers lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2018, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(802) 863-8097Pegton's Property Maintenance
1.0on Google (1)South Burlington, VT
A South Burlington lawn care company, Pegton's Property Maintenance lists lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2025, and a published phone number and website.
KJ Lawn Mowing
South Burlington, VT
KJ Lawn Mowing is a lawn care company in South Burlington, Vermont, offering lawn care and mowing, with a published phone number.
Lawn care(802) 233-0918R&B Lawn Care
Shelburne, VT
R&B Lawn Care works on properties in Shelburne, Vermont, handling lawn care, with Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
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Where these companies are
When to book lawn care in South Burlington
South Burlington 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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- Hours, ratings, and photos come from public listings and can go stale
Lawn care in South Burlington: common questions
How many lawn care companies are there in South Burlington?
We list 10 companies serving South Burlington 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 South Burlington?
Typical South Burlington bands: lawn mowing $39 to $59 per visit, edging and trimming $13 to $20 per visit, fertilizer application $13 to $20 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 Vermont?
Yes. Applying herbicides, insecticides or fungicides on someone else's property for payment requires a commercial pesticide applicator licence issued by Vermont. 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 South Burlington?
Book two to three weeks ahead of the window, not inside it. In South Burlington 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.