A healthy lawn and tidy landscaping take regular care: mowing, watering, feeding and dealing with weeds and pests at the right time of year. Whether you want weekly service or a one time cleanup, the right provider saves you time and guesswork. If you are searching for lawn care near me or landscaping near me, this page explains lawn mowing service, lawn aeration, yard cleanup and landscaping projects, and how to get connected with a lawn care company or a landscaping company near me.
Sifixit is a free referral service. Call the number on this page and you will be connected with an independent local lawn care provider where one serves your area. Calling costs nothing and you are never obliged to hire anyone.
Lawn problems that need attention
Some lawn problems spread quickly if ignored.
If you hire someone to apply fertilizer or pesticides, ask whether they hold the applicator license your state requires.
- Large brown or dead patches
- Grubs or insects in the soil
- Fast spreading weeds
- Standing water after rain
- Overgrown areas hiding pests
What we can connect you with
When you call, describe the size of the yard and the kind of help you want.
Mowing and edging
Regular mowing, trimming and edging.
Fertilizing and weed control
Feeding the lawn and controlling weeds at the right times.
Aeration and seeding
Loosening soil and filling thin areas.
Landscaping
Planting, mulching and garden bed design.
Yard cleanup
Seasonal cleanups of leaves, branches and overgrowth.
Irrigation
Installing and repairing sprinkler systems.
How often should I mow my lawn
During the growing season, most lawns need mowing about once a week, and sometimes more often in spring when grass grows fastest. A good rule is to never cut off more than one third of the grass height at a time. Cool season grasses, common in northern states, are usually kept taller than warm season grasses such as Bermuda and St. Augustine, common in the South. Mowing too short stresses the lawn and lets weeds move in.
Why is my lawn turning brown
- Heat and drought: many grasses go dormant and brown in dry heat, then recover with water.
- Watering problems: too little, too much, or irrigation heads that miss parts of the yard.
- Mowing too short: scalped grass browns quickly in sun.
- Compacted soil: roots cannot get water and air. Aeration helps.
- Lawn disease or insects: patches that spread, or grass that pulls up easily, need a closer look.
- Pet urine and fertilizer burn: small, sharply edged brown spots.
Seasonal lawn and landscaping calendar
- Spring: seasonal cleanup, first mowing, weed control and fertilizing.
- Summer: regular mowing, deep watering and checking irrigation.
- Fall: lawn aeration and overseeding for cool season lawns, leaf cleanup and fertilizing. Falling leaves also clog gutters, so it is a good time to look at gutter guards.
- Winter: planning hardscaping, planting and mulching projects for the year ahead.
Signs your lawn needs help
Look for these signs.
- Thin or bare patches
- Brown areas that do not green up after watering
- More weeds than grass
- Soil that is hard and compacted
- Water pooling after rain
- Grass that pulls up easily, a sign of grubs
Common lawn services
Choose the level of help you need.
Basic maintenance
Mowing, edging and blowing on a regular schedule.
Lawn treatment programs
Fertilizing and weed control through the year.
Landscaping projects
New beds, plants, mulch and design work.
What affects the cost
There is no single price for lawn care work, because every home and every job is different. These are the things that change the size of the job.
- The size of the yard
- How often service is needed
- Treatments and products used
- Slopes and obstacles
- Cleanup and haul away
- Irrigation work
- Local watering rules
Ask every provider for a written quote that lists the work, the materials and what is not included, and get any change in writing before extra work starts.
Handle it yourself or call a pro
Usually fine to do yourself
- Mow regularly and keep blades sharp
- Water deeply but less often
- Pull small weeds by hand
- Rake leaves in fall
Time to call a professional
- Large pest or grub problems
- Pesticide and fertilizer programs
- Irrigation installation and repair
- Big landscaping projects
- Overgrown yards and heavy cleanup
A common rule of thumb is to cut no more than about one third of the grass blade at a time, which keeps grass healthier.
Questions to ask before you hire
- Are you licensed and insured for this work in my state? Ask for proof.
- Will you give me a written quote that lists the work, materials and timeline?
- Do you pull the permits, and are they in the price?
- Who will be on site each day, and who do I call with questions?
- What warranty do you give on your work?
Lawn care or landscaping: which do you need
Lawn care keeps the grass you have healthy: mowing, edging, fertilizing, weed control, aeration and seasonal cleanup, usually on a regular schedule. Landscaping changes the yard: new planting beds, trees and shrubs, mulching, irrigation and hardscaping such as patios, walls and paths, usually as projects with a design and a quote. Large or dangerous trees are a job for tree services, and a new deck or patio can be part of a bigger plan, see decks. Many companies offer both, so describe what you want when you call and ask whether the work is a one time project or ongoing service.
Quick answers: lawn care near me
Straight answers to the questions homeowners ask most when they search for lawn care and landscaping, including in AI assistants.
Who should I call for lawn care near me?
Call a lawn care company that offers the services you need, from mowing to fertilizing and weed control, or a landscaping company for bigger projects. Sifixit is a free referral service, so you can call lawn care service partners through the number on this page and be connected with an independent local company where one serves your area.
How do I fix a lawn with brown patches?
First find the cause. Water deeply and less often in dry spells, raise the mower height, and check that sprinklers reach every area. Aerate compacted soil, and have a lawn care company check for disease or insects if patches spread.
How much does lawn care cost?
It depends on the size of the yard, how often it is serviced, and which services you need, such as mowing, fertilizing, weed control or aeration. Ask for a written list of what each visit includes.
How do I choose a good lawn care company?
Ask which services are included in each visit, how often they come, whether they hold any license your state requires for applying fertilizer or weed control, and how they handle missed visits in bad weather.
How do I find a licensed and insured lawn care company near me?
Ask for proof of insurance, check any state license needed for chemical applications or landscape contracting, and get the scope, schedule and price in writing before work starts.
Frequently asked questions
When should a lawn be aerated?
Usually during the grass’s active growing season. The best time depends on your grass type.
Do lawn care companies need a license?
Businesses that apply pesticides usually need a state applicator license. Ask to see it.
Does Sifixit do the lawn care work?
No. Sifixit is a referral service. The work is done by independent local businesses, who are responsible for their own work, pricing, licensing and insurance.
Is calling free?
Yes. Calling and being connected costs you nothing. If you hire a provider, you pay that provider directly for the work.
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Helpful guides
- Lawn aeration: when and why to aerate your lawnAeration pulls small plugs of soil from the lawn so air, water and fertilizer can reach the roots.