Lawn Care in Alexandria, VA: Companies, Prices and When to Book
We list 15 companies serving Alexandria that offer lawn care. Lawn mowing here typically runs $41 to $63 per visit.
What lawn care costs in Alexandria
| Service | Typical price | Unit | What drives the price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawn mowing | $41 to $63 | per visit | Weekly through the growing season on an average quarter-acre lot. |
| Edging and trimming | $13 to $19 | per visit | Usually bundled into a mowing visit rather than billed alone. |
| Fertilizer application | $14 to $21 | per 1,000 sq ft | Slow-release blend, three to five rounds a year. |
| Weed control | $9 to $14 | per 1,000 sq ft | Pre-emergent in spring, post-emergent as broadleaf weeds show. |
| Core aeration | $13 to $19 | per 1,000 sq ft | Once a year, priced higher on compacted clay soil. |
| Overseeding | $21 to $32 | per 1,000 sq ft | Nearly always quoted together with aeration. |
| Grub and insect control | $11 to $17 | per 1,000 sq ft | One preventive round covers most of the season. |
| Dethatching | $10 to $15 | per 1,000 sq ft | Only needed when thatch is over half an inch thick. |
Priced for a city of 159,467 in Alexandria 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 Alexandria
50 Shades of Lawns
5.0on Google (1)Alexandria, VA
A Alexandria lawn care company, 50 Shades of Lawns lists lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2026, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(571) 279-9489Affordable lawn care 703 LLC
5.0on Google (4)Alexandria, VA
Affordable lawn care 703 LLC serves Alexandria and the surrounding Virginia area with lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2026, and a published phone number and website.
Del Ray Landscaping and Lawn Care LLC
5.0on Google (2)Alexandria, VA
Del Ray Landscaping and Lawn Care LLC works on properties in Alexandria, Virginia, handling lawn care and landscaping, with Google reviews going back to 2021, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Leonidas Landscaping inc.
5.0on Google (6)Alexandria, VA
Based in Alexandria, Virginia, Leonidas Landscaping inc. covers lawn care and landscaping, with Google reviews going back to 2026, and a published phone number and website.
Reyes Pro Landscaping
5.0on Google (27)Alexandria, VA
Based in Alexandria, Virginia, Reyes Pro Landscaping covers lawn care and landscaping, rated 5.0 by 27 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2026, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Santos Lawn Services LLC
5.0on Google (2)Alexandria, VA
Based in Alexandria, Virginia, Santos Lawn Services LLC covers lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2025, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Blue Ridge Lawn Care Services
4.9on Google (117)Alexandria, VA
Blue Ridge Lawn Care Services works on properties in Alexandria, Virginia, handling lawn care, rated 4.9 by 117 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2025, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Old Bridge Lawn Care,LLC
4.9on Google (32)Alexandria, VA
Old Bridge Lawn Care,LLC is a lawn care company in Alexandria, Virginia, offering lawn care, rated 4.9 by 32 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2025, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
EP Mowing & Landscaping Inc
4.8on Google (51)Alexandria, VA
EP Mowing & Landscaping Inc is a lawn care company in Alexandria, Virginia, offering lawn care, landscaping and mowing, rated 4.8 by 51 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2023, and Saturday hours listed.
AP Landscapers
4.7on Google (37)Alexandria, VA
Listed in Alexandria, Virginia, AP Landscapers offers lawn care and landscaping, rated 4.7 by 37 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2019, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
J.N. King Lawn Care
4.7on Google (42)Alexandria, VA
J.N. King Lawn Care works on properties in Alexandria, Virginia, handling lawn care, rated 4.7 by 42 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2024, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Kingstowne Lawn & Landscape
4.7on Google (330)Alexandria, VA
Kingstowne Lawn & Landscape works on properties in Alexandria, Virginia, handling lawn care and landscaping, rated 4.7 by 330 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2026, and a published phone number and website.
Landed
4.7on Google (49)Alexandria, VA
Landed is a lawn care company in Alexandria, Virginia, offering lawn care, rated 4.7 by 49 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2020, and a published phone number and website.
Rosemont Landscaping and Lawncare
4.5on Google (79)Alexandria, VA
Listed in Alexandria, Virginia, Rosemont Landscaping and Lawncare offers lawn care and landscaping, rated 4.5 by 79 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2025, and a published phone number and website.
Complete Lawn Service, LLC
3.9on Google (32)Alexandria, VA
Listed in Alexandria, Virginia, Complete Lawn Service, LLC offers lawn care, rated 3.9 by 32 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2014, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
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Where these companies are
When to book lawn care in Alexandria
Alexandria sits in the Mid-Atlantic climate region, which runs transition-zone lawns. Last frost usually falls March 15-April 15 and first frost October 15-November 1, and that pair sets every date below.
Grasses that do well here
- Tall Fescue
- Kentucky Bluegrass
- Fine Fescue
- Bermudagrass
| Task | Local window | Why then |
|---|---|---|
| Seed or overseed | Late August to early October for fescue, late spring for bermuda | The right window depends on which grass you actually have. |
| Fertilize | March, May, September, and October | Cool-season lawns lean on the fall rounds, warm-season lawns on the spring ones. |
| Core aerate | September to October for fescue, June for bermuda | Aerate while your grass is growing hardest, not on a fixed date. |
| Pre-emergent for crabgrass | March 15 - April 15 | Go by soil temperature: apply before it holds 55 degrees. |
Problems local crews deal with most: Summer stress, fungal diseases, grub damage.
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 Alexandria: common questions
How many lawn care companies are there in Alexandria?
We list 15 companies serving Alexandria 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 Alexandria?
Typical Alexandria bands: lawn mowing $41 to $63 per visit, edging and trimming $13 to $19 per visit, fertilizer application $14 to $21 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 Virginia?
Yes. Applying herbicides, insecticides or fungicides on someone else's property for payment requires a commercial pesticide applicator licence issued by Virginia. 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 Alexandria?
Book two to three weeks ahead of the window, not inside it. In Alexandria that means seed or overseed late august to early october for fescue, late spring for bermuda; fertilize march, may, september, and october; core aerate september to october for fescue, june for bermuda; pre-emergent for crabgrass march 15 - april 15. Those dates come from the Mid-Atlantic climate record, and the weeks before them are the busiest stretch of the year for local crews.