Lawn Care in Tacoma, WA: Companies, Prices and When to Book
We list 14 companies serving Tacoma that offer lawn care. Lawn mowing here typically runs $50 to $77 per visit.
What lawn care costs in Tacoma
| Service | Typical price | Unit | What drives the price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawn mowing | $50 to $77 | per visit | Weekly through the growing season on an average quarter-acre lot. |
| Edging and trimming | $16 to $24 | per visit | Usually bundled into a mowing visit rather than billed alone. |
| Fertilizer application | $17 to $25 | per 1,000 sq ft | Slow-release blend, three to five rounds a year. |
| Weed control | $12 to $18 | per 1,000 sq ft | Pre-emergent in spring, post-emergent as broadleaf weeds show. |
| Core aeration | $16 to $24 | per 1,000 sq ft | Once a year, priced higher on compacted clay soil. |
| Overseeding | $25 to $38 | per 1,000 sq ft | Nearly always quoted together with aeration. |
| Grub and insect control | $14 to $21 | per 1,000 sq ft | One preventive round covers most of the season. |
| Dethatching | $13 to $20 | per 1,000 sq ft | Only needed when thatch is over half an inch thick. |
Priced for a city of 219,346 in Pierce 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 Tacoma
JPLAWNCAREWA
5.0on Google (33)Tacoma, WA
Listed in Tacoma, Washington, JPLAWNCAREWA offers lawn care, rated 5.0 by 33 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2026, and a published phone number and website.
Major League Lawn Care
5.0on Google (2)Tacoma, WA
Listed in Tacoma, Washington, Major League Lawn Care offers lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2021, and a published phone number and website.
Oscar's Lawn Service Etc
5.0on Google (7)Tacoma, WA
Based in Tacoma, Washington, Oscar's Lawn Service Etc covers lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2013, and a published phone number and website.
Royal Landscaping & Hauling
5.0on Google (127)Tacoma, WA
Based in Tacoma, Washington, Royal Landscaping & Hauling covers lawn care and landscaping, rated 5.0 by 127 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2026, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Victor Landscape Inc
5.0on Google (3)Tacoma, WA
Victor Landscape Inc works on properties in Tacoma, Washington, handling lawn care and landscaping, with Google reviews going back to 2021, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(360) 310-8662Chipo's lawn service
4.8on Google (63)Tacoma, WA
Chipo's Lawn Service serves Tacoma and the surrounding Washington area with lawn care, rated 4.8 by 63 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2024, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Pierce Landscapers & Lawn Care
4.7on Google (46)Tacoma, WA
Based in Tacoma, Washington, Pierce Landscapers & Lawn Care covers lawn care and landscaping, rated 4.7 by 46 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2021, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(253) 652-9961Alvin's Landscaping
4.6on Google (42)Tacoma, WA
Alvin's Landscaping serves Tacoma and the surrounding Washington area with lawn care and landscaping, rated 4.6 by 42 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2024, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
ECO Landscaping LLC
4.6on Google (23)Tacoma, WA
ECO Landscaping LLC serves Tacoma and the surrounding Washington area with lawn care and landscaping, rated 4.6 by 23 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2018, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(253) 267-4611Urban Roots Landscaping Tacoma LLC
4.6on Google (148)Tacoma, WA
Based in Tacoma, Washington, Urban Roots Landscaping Tacoma LLC covers lawn care and landscaping, rated 4.6 by 148 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2024, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Areté Lawn Care Services - Puyallup
3.5on Google (123)Tacoma, WA
Based in Tacoma, Washington, Areté Lawn Care Services - Puyallup covers lawn care, rated 3.5 by 123 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2025, and a published phone number and website.
finishing touch lawn care tacoma wa
3.0on Google (2)Tacoma, WA
Finishing Touch Lawn Care Tacoma Wa works on properties in Tacoma, Washington, handling lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2019, and a published phone number and website.
Tacoma Turf Care
Tacoma, WA
Based in Tacoma, Washington, Tacoma Turf Care covers lawn care, with Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Tru-Green Tacoma
Tacoma, WA
Tru-Green Tacoma serves Tacoma and the surrounding Washington area with lawn care, with a published phone number, serving homeowners in the surrounding area.
Lawn care(844) 930-5498
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Where these companies are
When to book lawn care in Tacoma
Tacoma sits in the Pacific Northwest climate region, which runs cool-season lawns. Last frost usually falls March 15-April 15 and first frost November 1-15, and that pair sets every date below.
Grasses that do well here
- Perennial Ryegrass
- Tall Fescue
- Fine Fescue
- Kentucky Bluegrass
| 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 | February 15 - March 31 | Go by soil temperature: apply before it holds 55 degrees. |
Problems local crews deal with most: Moss in shade and wet soil, red thread, fusarium patch.
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 Tacoma: common questions
How many lawn care companies are there in Tacoma?
We list 14 companies serving Tacoma 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 Tacoma?
Typical Tacoma bands: lawn mowing $50 to $77 per visit, edging and trimming $16 to $24 per visit, fertilizer application $17 to $25 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 Washington?
Yes. Applying herbicides, insecticides or fungicides on someone else's property for payment requires a commercial pesticide applicator licence issued by Washington. 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 Tacoma?
Book two to three weeks ahead of the window, not inside it. In Tacoma 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 february 15 - march 31. Those dates come from the Pacific Northwest climate record, and the weeks before them are the busiest stretch of the year for local crews.