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Lawn Care in Kansas City, MO

Compare 10 local lawn care pros. Typical service: $42–$74.

Top Lawn Care Companies in Kansas City

  1. 1.Quality Lawn & Landscape Bros.

    4.9★ (100 reviews)

    4.9★ from 100 reviews

  2. 2.Yard Man LLC

    4.9★ (68 reviews)

    4.9★ from 68 reviews

  3. 3.Urban Diamond Lawn

    4.9★ (55 reviews)

    4.9★ from 55 reviews

  4. 4.Green Turf Lawns

    5.0★ (32 reviews)

    5.0★ from 32 reviews

  5. 5.Northland Mowing

    4.7★ (21 reviews)

    4.7★ from 21 reviews

  6. 6.Pro Mow Lawn Care

    4.3★ (18 reviews)

    4.3★ from 18 reviews

  7. 7.NLLP Lawn Care

    4.6★ (8 reviews)

    4.6★ from 8 reviews

  8. 8.JMNichols lawn care

    5.0★ (3 reviews)

    5.0★ from 3 reviews

  9. 9.KC Lawn Specialists

    5.0★ (3 reviews)

    5.0★ from 3 reviews

  10. 10.Prime Cut Lawn and Landscaping LLC

    5.0★ (1 reviews)

    5.0★ from 1 reviews

Lawn Care Cost in Kansas City

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

ServiceTypical range in Kansas City
Weekly mowing$42–$74/visit
Fertilization$64–$127/application
Aeration$106–$212/job

Lawn Care prices in Kansas City run about 6% 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 Kansas City, rated 4.8★ on average across 309 customer reviews.

Kansas City Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Kansas City's weather means for scheduling lawn care.

Last spring frost
April 4
First fall frost
November 1
Annual precipitation
39.06"
Heating degree days
4,686
Cooling degree days
1,673
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan22.4°39.5°1.14"
Feb26.3°44.6°1.48"
Mar35.8°56.2°2.15"
Apr46.6°66.7°3.71"
May57.1°75.9°5.13"
Jun66.7°85°5.52"
Jul72°90.1°3.97"
Aug70.2°88.6°4.39"
Sep60.5°80°4.16"
Oct48.9°67.8°3.52"
Nov36.6°54.2°2.14"
Dec25.6°41.8°1.75"

NOAA station data 1.86 miles from Kansas City.

Permits & Regulations in MO

No permit typically required

  • Commercial pesticide applicators must be certified by the Missouri Department of Agriculture

License required: MDA pesticide applicator certification

Sources: agriculture.mo.gov

Lawn Care FAQs for Kansas City

How much does lawn mowing cost in Kansas City?

Weekly mowing in Kansas City typically runs $42-$74 per visit.

When does the growing season start in Kansas City?

Grass in Kansas City greens up after the last frost near April 4.

How often should I mow in Kansas City?

Given Kansas City rainfall of 39.06 inches, weekly mowing is typical in peak season.

Are there fertilizer restrictions in MO?

Yes — Commercial pesticide applicators must be certified by the Missouri Department of Agriculture. This affects Kansas City lawn schedules.

How many lawn services cover Kansas City?

We track 10 lawn professionals serving Kansas City.

When should I aerate in Kansas City?

Early fall, before the first frost around November 1, works best in Kansas City.

Does grass grow year-round in Kansas City?

With 1,673 cooling degree days and winter lows near 22F, Kansas City lawns keep growing through much of the winter, so mowing rarely stops entirely.

How much watering do Kansas City lawns need?

At 39.06 inches of annual rainfall and summer highs near 90F, Kansas City lawns typically need supplemental irrigation for most of the growing season.