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Lawn Care in New Orleans, LA

Compare 10 local lawn care pros. Typical service: $36–$63.

Top Lawn Care Companies in New Orleans

  1. 1.LawnStarter Lawn Care Service

    4.3★ (383 reviews)

    4.3★ from 383 reviews

    +15044750538Website

  2. 2.Goodwin Lawncare and Landscaping

    4.7★ (50 reviews)

    4.7★ from 50 reviews

    +15044502530Website

  3. 3.Absolute Landscaping

    4.1★ (84 reviews)

    4.1★ from 84 reviews

    +15043155296Website

  4. 4.TruGreen

    5.0★ (27 reviews)

    5.0★ from 27 reviews

    +12257527252Website

  5. 5.The GroundsMen

    5.0★ (16 reviews)

    5.0★ from 16 reviews

    +15047773929Website

  6. 6.Sharper Edge Lawnservice LLC

    5.0★ (9 reviews)

    5.0★ from 9 reviews

  7. 7.Mow Joes Lawn Care New Orleans

    5.0★ (5 reviews)

    5.0★ from 5 reviews

    +15043155833Website

  8. 8.Luis lawn care LLC

    5.0★ (3 reviews)

    5.0★ from 3 reviews

    +15165428663

  9. 9.Delta Lawn Care LLC

    5.0★ (2 reviews)

    5.0★ from 2 reviews

    +15045085296

  10. 10.Audubon Lawn Care, LLC

    5.0★ (1 reviews)

    5.0★ from 1 reviews

    +15049194282

Lawn Care Cost in New Orleans

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

ServiceTypical range in New Orleans
Weekly mowing$36–$63/visit
Fertilization$54–$108/application
Aeration$90–$181/job

Lawn Care prices in New Orleans run about 10% 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 New Orleans, rated 4.8★ on average across 580 customer reviews.

New Orleans Climate & Seasonal Timing

What New Orleans's weather means for scheduling lawn care.

Last spring frost
January 24
First fall frost
December 29
Annual precipitation
56.77"
Heating degree days
1,203
Cooling degree days
3,202
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan46.4°60°5.12"
Feb49.8°64.2°4.86"
Mar56°70.5°4.75"
Apr62.8°77.4°4.01"
May70.7°84.6°4.34"
Jun75.9°89.2°6.6"
Jul77.9°90.5°5.68"
Aug78.2°90.8°5.22"
Sep74.6°86.7°4.12"
Oct66.1°78.7°3.1"
Nov56.7°70.7°4.1"
Dec48.8°62.6°4.87"

NOAA station data 5.66 miles from New Orleans.

Permits & Regulations in LA

No permit typically required

  • Lawn and landscape pesticide work falls under the LDAF Ornamental and Turf category (category 3)
  • Commercial applicators pass a General Standards exam plus at least one category exam
  • LDAF administers exams at offices across the state

License required: LDAF commercial applicator license, Ornamental and Turf category

Sources: www.ldaf.la.gov

Lawn Care FAQs for New Orleans

How much does lawn mowing cost in New Orleans?

Weekly mowing in New Orleans typically runs $36-$63 per visit.

When does the growing season start in New Orleans?

Grass in New Orleans greens up after the last frost near January 24.

How often should I mow in New Orleans?

Given New Orleans rainfall of 56.77 inches, weekly mowing is typical in peak season.

Are there fertilizer restrictions in LA?

Yes — Lawn and landscape pesticide work falls under the LDAF Ornamental and Turf category (category 3). This affects New Orleans lawn schedules.

How many lawn services cover New Orleans?

We track 10 lawn professionals serving New Orleans.

When should I aerate in New Orleans?

Early fall, before the first frost around December 29, works best in New Orleans.

Does grass grow year-round in New Orleans?

With 3,202 cooling degree days and winter lows near 46F, New Orleans lawns keep growing through much of the winter, so mowing rarely stops entirely.

How much watering do New Orleans lawns need?

At 56.77 inches of annual rainfall and summer highs near 91F, New Orleans lawns typically need supplemental irrigation for most of the growing season.