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Lawn Care in Fort Collins, CO

Compare 10 local lawn care pros. Typical service: $45–$79.

Top Lawn Care Companies in Fort Collins

  1. 1.All Terrain Landscaping - Fort Collins

    4.8★ (389 reviews)

    4.8★ from 389 reviews

    +19703041183Website

  2. 2.American Turf & Tree Care

    5.0★ (203 reviews)

    5.0★ from 203 reviews

    +19703527711Website

  3. 3.Precision Landscape and Maintenance

    4.6★ (88 reviews)

    4.6★ from 88 reviews

    +19706695280Website

  4. 4.American Landscape LLC

    4.6★ (33 reviews)

    4.6★ from 33 reviews

    +19704040952Website

  5. 5.Carlson Lawn Care, LLC

    4.3★ (35 reviews)

    4.3★ from 35 reviews

    +17209381457Website

  6. 6.D3 Landscaping and Maintenance

    5.0★ (15 reviews)

    5.0★ from 15 reviews

    +19709808745Website

  7. 7.Residential Mow and Snow Services

    3.7★ (9 reviews)

    3.7★ from 9 reviews

    +17205340401

  8. 8.Wolff Lawn Care

    3.2★ (11 reviews)

    3.2★ from 11 reviews

    +19703772525

  9. 9.The Help Co

    5.0★ (1 reviews)

    5.0★ from 1 reviews

    +19706589988Website

  10. 10.Weed Man Lawn Care

    Website

Lawn Care Cost in Fort Collins

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

ServiceTypical range in Fort Collins
Weekly mowing$45–$79/visit
Fertilization$68–$136/application
Aeration$113–$227/job

Lawn Care prices in Fort Collins run about 13% 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 Fort Collins, rated 4.5★ on average across 1,745 customer reviews.

Fort Collins Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Fort Collins's weather means for scheduling lawn care.

Last spring frost
April 30
First fall frost
October 5
Annual precipitation
16.1"
Heating degree days
5,918
Cooling degree days
569
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan17.9°44.2°0.4"
Feb20.9°46.5°0.4"
Mar28.2°54.7°1.59"
Apr35.5°62.2°2.06"
May44.5°71.1°2.43"
Jun52.6°80.4°2.17"
Jul58.5°86.6°1.71"
Aug56.7°84°1.6"
Sep47.5°75.9°1.33"
Oct36.4°63.9°1.15"
Nov25.9°51.4°0.76"
Dec17.7°42.8°0.5"

NOAA station data 2.23 miles from Fort Collins.

Permits & Regulations in CO

No permit typically required

  • Applying lawn or ornamental pesticides for hire requires a Colorado Department of Agriculture commercial applicator business license
  • A qualified supervisor licensed in the turf and ornamental category must be linked to the business
  • Front Range water providers enforce watering-day restrictions that set irrigation schedules

License required: Colorado Department of Agriculture commercial applicator business license (turf and ornamental)

Sources: ag.colorado.gov

Lawn Care FAQs for Fort Collins

How much does lawn mowing cost in Fort Collins?

Weekly mowing in Fort Collins typically runs $45-$79 per visit.

When does the growing season start in Fort Collins?

Grass in Fort Collins greens up after the last frost near April 30.

How often should I mow in Fort Collins?

Given Fort Collins rainfall of 16.1 inches, weekly mowing is typical in peak season.

Are there fertilizer restrictions in CO?

Yes — Applying lawn or ornamental pesticides for hire requires a Colorado Department of Agriculture commercial applicator business license. This affects Fort Collins lawn schedules.

How many lawn services cover Fort Collins?

We track 10 lawn professionals serving Fort Collins.

When should I aerate in Fort Collins?

Early fall, before the first frost around October 5, works best in Fort Collins.

Does grass grow year-round in Fort Collins?

With 569 cooling degree days and winter lows near 18F, Fort Collins lawns keep growing through much of the winter, so mowing rarely stops entirely.

How much watering do Fort Collins lawns need?

At 16.1 inches of annual rainfall and summer highs near 87F, Fort Collins lawns typically need supplemental irrigation for most of the growing season.