Tajmahome

Lawn Care in Indianapolis, IN

Compare 10 local lawn care pros. Typical service: $39–$68.

Top Lawn Care Companies in Indianapolis

  1. 1.Lawn Medic & ExperiGreen

    4.7★ (787 reviews)

    4.7★ from 787 reviews

    +13179613239Website

  2. 2.Kapp's Green Lawn

    4.4★ (311 reviews)

    4.4★ from 311 reviews

    +18555524004Website

  3. 3.Naturescape Lawn and Landscape Care

    4.5★ (107 reviews)

    4.5★ from 107 reviews

    +13178653407Website

  4. 4.Brooklawn Services

    4.9★ (45 reviews)

    4.9★ from 45 reviews

    +13175204997Website

  5. 5.EMF Lawn Care LLC

    5.0★ (38 reviews)

    5.0★ from 38 reviews

    +13175131612Website

  6. 6.Day On A Lawn

    4.7★ (48 reviews)

    4.7★ from 48 reviews

    +13172097509

  7. 7.Georges Lawn Service

    4.2★ (10 reviews)

    4.2★ from 10 reviews

    +13173592524

  8. 8.Welldone General labor & landscaping, lawn care LLC

    5.0★ (6 reviews)

    5.0★ from 6 reviews

    +13177463503

  9. 9.Layman"s Lawn Care

    5.0★ (1 reviews)

    5.0★ from 1 reviews

    +13179759803

  10. 10.Always Green LawnCare

    +13174388452

Lawn Care Cost in Indianapolis

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

ServiceTypical range in Indianapolis
Weekly mowing$39–$68/visit
Fertilization$59–$117/application
Aeration$98–$195/job

Lawn Care prices in Indianapolis run about 3% below 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 Indianapolis, rated 4.7★ on average across 1,353 customer reviews.

Indianapolis Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Indianapolis's weather means for scheduling lawn care.

Last spring frost
April 18
First fall frost
October 19
Annual precipitation
43.41"
Heating degree days
5,776
Cooling degree days
925
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan18.8°33.9°2.5"
Feb22°38.6°2.33"
Mar30.4°49.4°3.45"
Apr41.4°61.6°4.11"
May51.5°71.5°5.28"
Jun61.3°80.8°4.41"
Jul64.4°83.5°4.44"
Aug62.7°82.6°3.47"
Sep54.7°76.4°3.07"
Oct43.3°64.2°3.13"
Nov33.6°51.2°3.84"
Dec22.8°37.8°3.38"

NOAA station data 5.88 miles from Indianapolis.

Permits & Regulations in IN

No permit typically required

  • Applying lawn pesticides for hire requires a For-Hire Pesticide Applicator License from the Office of Indiana State Chemist
  • The Office of Indiana State Chemist is based at Purdue University and administers all Indiana pesticide credentialing
  • The employing business must separately hold a pesticide business license

License required: OISC For-Hire Pesticide Applicator License (turf and ornamental)

Sources: oisc.purdue.edu

Lawn Care FAQs for Indianapolis

How much does lawn mowing cost in Indianapolis?

Weekly mowing in Indianapolis typically runs $39-$68 per visit.

When does the growing season start in Indianapolis?

Grass in Indianapolis greens up after the last frost near April 18.

How often should I mow in Indianapolis?

Given Indianapolis rainfall of 43.41 inches, weekly mowing is typical in peak season.

Are there fertilizer restrictions in IN?

Yes — Applying lawn pesticides for hire requires a For-Hire Pesticide Applicator License from the Office of Indiana State Chemist. This affects Indianapolis lawn schedules.

How many lawn services cover Indianapolis?

We track 10 lawn professionals serving Indianapolis.

When should I aerate in Indianapolis?

Early fall, before the first frost around October 19, works best in Indianapolis.

Does grass grow year-round in Indianapolis?

With 925 cooling degree days and winter lows near 19F, Indianapolis lawns keep growing through much of the winter, so mowing rarely stops entirely.

How much watering do Indianapolis lawns need?

At 43.41 inches of annual rainfall and summer highs near 84F, Indianapolis lawns typically need supplemental irrigation for most of the growing season.