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Lawn Care in Los Angeles, CA

Compare 9 local lawn care pros. Typical service: $46–$80.

Top Lawn Care Companies in Los Angeles

  1. 1.Socal Landscape & Gardening

    5.0★ (94 reviews)

    5.0★ from 94 reviews

  2. 2.LawnStarter Lawn Care Service

    4.6★ (94 reviews)

    4.6★ from 94 reviews

  3. 3.Edgar Landscaping

    4.7★ (25 reviews)

    4.7★ from 25 reviews

  4. 4.Pacific Palisades Landscaping Pristine

    5.0★ (19 reviews)

    5.0★ from 19 reviews

  5. 5.JUAN'S GARDEN SERVICE

    4.0★ (8 reviews)

    4.0★ from 8 reviews

  6. 6.Caliview Landscape

    5.0★ (3 reviews)

    5.0★ from 3 reviews

  7. 7.Westside LA Lawn Care and Landscaping Services

    5.0★ (2 reviews)

    5.0★ from 2 reviews

  8. 8.Landscaping Brentwood Los Angeles

  9. 9.A’J Lawn Care

Lawn Care Cost in Los Angeles

Local ranges, adjusted for area wage and cost-of-living data.

ServiceTypical range in Los Angeles
Weekly mowing$46–$80/visit
Fertilization$68–$137/application
Aeration$114–$228/job

Lawn Care prices in Los Angeles run about 14% above the national average, based on what this trade earns in the metro area — so neighbouring cities in the same metro see similar rates.

Quotes on this page come from 9 companies serving Los Angeles, rated 4.8★ on average across 245 customer reviews.

Los Angeles Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Los Angeles's weather means for scheduling lawn care.

Annual precipitation
13.93"
Heating degree days
1,368
Cooling degree days
712
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan47.8°65.1°2.81"
Feb48.7°65.9°3.75"
Mar50.4°67.4°2.39"
Apr52.8°70.3°0.6"
May56.6°71.7°0.31"
Jun59.8°74.6°0.06"
Jul62.7°77.9°0.01"
Aug62.9°78.6°0.01"
Sep61.7°77.7°0.11"
Oct57.3°74.3°0.53"
Nov51.2°68.8°1.22"
Dec47.3°64.6°2.13"

NOAA station data 1.01 miles from Los Angeles.

Permits & Regulations in CA

No permit typically required

  • Landscaping work over $1,000 in combined labor and materials requires a CSLB C-27 Landscaping Contractor license
  • Applying pesticides or herbicides for hire requires separate licensing through the Department of Pesticide Regulation
  • Many California water districts enforce irrigation-day restrictions that constrain lawn watering schedules

License required: CSLB C-27 Landscaping Contractor license (work over $1,000)

Sources: www.cslb.ca.gov

Lawn Care FAQs for Los Angeles

How much does lawn mowing cost in Los Angeles?

Weekly mowing in Los Angeles typically runs $46-$80 per visit.

How often should I mow in Los Angeles?

Given Los Angeles rainfall of 13.93 inches, weekly mowing is typical in peak season.

Are there fertilizer restrictions in CA?

Yes — Landscaping work over $1,000 in combined labor and materials requires a CSLB C-27 Landscaping Contractor license. This affects Los Angeles lawn schedules.

How many lawn services cover Los Angeles?

We track 9 lawn professionals serving Los Angeles.

Does grass grow year-round in Los Angeles?

With 712 cooling degree days and winter lows near 47F, Los Angeles lawns keep growing through much of the winter, so mowing rarely stops entirely.

How much watering do Los Angeles lawns need?

At 13.93 inches of annual rainfall and summer highs near 79F, Los Angeles lawns typically need supplemental irrigation for most of the growing season.