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Lawn Care in Minneapolis, MN

Compare 10 local lawn care pros. Typical service: $48–$84.

Top Lawn Care Companies in Minneapolis

  1. 1.Dean Bjorkstrand Landscaping

    4.9★ (123 reviews)

    4.9★ from 123 reviews

    +16128613919Website

  2. 2.Grounded Earth

    4.8★ (124 reviews)

    4.8★ from 124 reviews

    +16122236441Website

  3. 3.Minnehaha Falls Landscaping

    4.8★ (93 reviews)

    4.8★ from 93 reviews

    +16127245454Website

  4. 4.Parkway Lawn Service Inc.

    4.6★ (79 reviews)

    4.6★ from 79 reviews

    +16128695878Website

  5. 5.Fj Lawn Care & Snow Removal

    4.0★ (65 reviews)

    4.0★ from 65 reviews

    +16122674646Website

  6. 6.Lakes Landscape Services

    4.8★ (26 reviews)

    4.8★ from 26 reviews

    +16127221600Website

  7. 7.Plowz & Mowz - Snow Removal and Lawn Care Service

    4.0★ (34 reviews)

    4.0★ from 34 reviews

    +18777569963Website

  8. 8.Giving Tree Gardens

    4.5★ (8 reviews)

    4.5★ from 8 reviews

    +16127245454Website

  9. 9.JDs LAWN CARE & HOME IMPROVEMENT LLC

    3.3★ (4 reviews)

    3.3★ from 4 reviews

  10. 10.Twin Cities Lawnworks

    +16125785155Website

Lawn Care Cost in Minneapolis

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

ServiceTypical range in Minneapolis
Weekly mowing$48–$84/visit
Fertilization$72–$145/application
Aeration$121–$241/job

Lawn Care prices in Minneapolis run about 21% 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 Minneapolis, rated 4.4★ on average across 556 customer reviews.

Minneapolis Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Minneapolis's weather means for scheduling lawn care.

Last spring frost
April 22
First fall frost
October 13
Annual precipitation
32.81"
Heating degree days
7,383
Cooling degree days
950
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan7.5°24.5°0.96"
Feb12.7°29.3°0.6"
Mar24.4°42.1°1.61"
Apr38°59°3.11"
May50.1°71.5°3.81"
Jun59.8°81.4°4.44"
Jul65.2°86.1°4.45"
Aug63.3°83.5°4.25"
Sep54.2°74°3.48"
Oct41°58.9°2.88"
Nov27.1°41.1°1.93"
Dec12.1°26.9°1.29"

NOAA station data 1.48 miles from Minneapolis.

Permits & Regulations in MN

No permit typically required

  • Applying lawn pesticides for hire requires Minnesota Department of Agriculture commercial pesticide applicator licensing
  • A company that also trims or removes trees must separately join the MDA Tree Care Registry
  • Minnesota restricts phosphorus lawn fertilizer use to protect surface water

License required: MDA commercial pesticide applicator license

Sources: www.mda.state.mn.us

Lawn Care FAQs for Minneapolis

How much does lawn mowing cost in Minneapolis?

Weekly mowing in Minneapolis typically runs $48-$84 per visit.

When does the growing season start in Minneapolis?

Grass in Minneapolis greens up after the last frost near April 22.

How often should I mow in Minneapolis?

Given Minneapolis rainfall of 32.81 inches, weekly mowing is typical in peak season.

Are there fertilizer restrictions in MN?

Yes — Applying lawn pesticides for hire requires Minnesota Department of Agriculture commercial pesticide applicator licensing. This affects Minneapolis lawn schedules.

How many lawn services cover Minneapolis?

We track 10 lawn professionals serving Minneapolis.

When should I aerate in Minneapolis?

Early fall, before the first frost around October 13, works best in Minneapolis.

Does grass grow year-round in Minneapolis?

With 950 cooling degree days and winter lows near 8F, Minneapolis lawns keep growing through much of the winter, so mowing rarely stops entirely.

How much watering do Minneapolis lawns need?

At 32.81 inches of annual rainfall and summer highs near 86F, Minneapolis lawns typically need supplemental irrigation for most of the growing season.