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Lawn Care in San Jose, CA

Compare 10 local lawn care pros. Typical service: $49–$86.

Top Lawn Care Companies in San Jose

  1. 1.Rosa's Maintenance Inc

    4.8★ (52 reviews)

    4.8★ from 52 reviews

    +14084492784Website

  2. 2.Lawn Love Lawn Care of San Jose

    4.8★ (41 reviews)

    4.8★ from 41 reviews

    +14084740737Website

  3. 3.LawnStarter Landscaping

    4.8★ (28 reviews)

    4.8★ from 28 reviews

    +14086093843Website

  4. 4.R & J Landscaping

    4.3★ (39 reviews)

    4.3★ from 39 reviews

    +14084445068Website

  5. 5.Kingscape Landscape Construction INC

    4.3★ (22 reviews)

    4.3★ from 22 reviews

    +14088248621Website

  6. 6.Medallion Landscape Management Inc

    3.4★ (32 reviews)

    3.4★ from 32 reviews

    +14087827500Website

  7. 7.Zazueta Landscape

    3.4★ (5 reviews)

    3.4★ from 5 reviews

    +14086001996Website

  8. 8.Perfective Maintenance Services

    5.0★ (1 reviews)

    5.0★ from 1 reviews

    +14082171584Website

  9. 9.Flores Gardening Care - Roots to the Heart

    5.0★ (1 reviews)

    5.0★ from 1 reviews

    +14086583694

  10. 10.Solis Gardening And Landscaping

    +14086073105

Lawn Care Cost in San Jose

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

ServiceTypical range in San Jose
Weekly mowing$49–$86/visit
Fertilization$74–$148/application
Aeration$123–$247/job

Lawn Care prices in San Jose run about 23% 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 10 companies serving San Jose, rated 4.4★ on average across 221 customer reviews.

San Jose Climate & Seasonal Timing

What San Jose's weather means for scheduling lawn care.

Last spring frost
January 13
First fall frost
December 18
Annual precipitation
15.82"
Heating degree days
2,257
Cooling degree days
636
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan42°58.1°3.07"
Feb44.7°61.9°3.11"
Mar46.6°65.7°2.54"
Apr48.6°69.3°1.18"
May52.4°74.3°0.51"
Jun56°79.1°0.1"
Jul58.1°81.9°0.02"
Aug58.3°81.9°0.02"
Sep56.8°80.1°0.18"
Oct52.5°74°0.8"
Nov46°64.3°1.68"
Dec41.9°58°2.61"

NOAA station data 6.13 miles from San Jose.

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 San Jose

How much does lawn mowing cost in San Jose?

Weekly mowing in San Jose typically runs $49-$86 per visit.

When does the growing season start in San Jose?

Grass in San Jose greens up after the last frost near January 13.

How often should I mow in San Jose?

Given San Jose rainfall of 15.82 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 San Jose lawn schedules.

How many lawn services cover San Jose?

We track 10 lawn professionals serving San Jose.

When should I aerate in San Jose?

Early fall, before the first frost around December 18, works best in San Jose.

Does grass grow year-round in San Jose?

With 636 cooling degree days and winter lows near 42F, San Jose lawns keep growing through much of the winter, so mowing rarely stops entirely.

How much watering do San Jose lawns need?

At 15.82 inches of annual rainfall and summer highs near 82F, San Jose lawns typically need supplemental irrigation for most of the growing season.