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Lawn Care in Raleigh, NC

Compare 10 local lawn care pros. Typical service: $39–$69.

Top Lawn Care Companies in Raleigh

  1. 1.Fairway Green

    4.8★ (1,211 reviews)

    4.8★ from 1211 reviews

    +19192765053Website

  2. 2.Triangle Lawn Care

    4.9★ (430 reviews)

    4.9★ from 430 reviews

    +19192302681Website

  3. 3.Augusta Lawn Care of NW Raleigh

    4.8★ (171 reviews)

    4.8★ from 171 reviews

    +19843898558Website

  4. 4.Agape Lawn Company

    4.7★ (138 reviews)

    4.7★ from 138 reviews

    +19195683934Website

  5. 5.Bunn Landscaping Services

    5.0★ (43 reviews)

    5.0★ from 43 reviews

    +19196222139Website

  6. 6.O Boys Landscaping

    5.0★ (30 reviews)

    5.0★ from 30 reviews

    +19195947594Website

  7. 7.GreenView Partners

    3.3★ (48 reviews)

    3.3★ from 48 reviews

    +19199640487Website

  8. 8.Lester's Lawn Care LLC

    5.0★ (8 reviews)

    5.0★ from 8 reviews

    +15714121244Website

  9. 9.LawnCare Landscaping

    5.0★ (4 reviews)

    5.0★ from 4 reviews

    +19196533347Website

  10. 10.L&D Lawn Care Inc

    +12527391895

Lawn Care Cost in Raleigh

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

ServiceTypical range in Raleigh
Weekly mowing$39–$69/visit
Fertilization$59–$118/application
Aeration$99–$197/job

Lawn Care prices in Raleigh run about 1% 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 Raleigh, rated 4.7★ on average across 2,083 customer reviews.

Raleigh Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Raleigh's weather means for scheduling lawn care.

Last spring frost
March 30
First fall frost
November 8
Annual precipitation
46.02"
Heating degree days
3,294
Cooling degree days
1,687
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan30°50.9°3.87"
Feb32.2°55°3.3"
Mar39.2°62.9°4.28"
Apr47.7°72.4°2.92"
May56.5°79.9°3.72"
Jun65.5°87.2°4.66"
Jul69.3°90.1°4.28"
Aug68.1°88.5°4.55"
Sep61.3°82.3°4.41"
Oct49.5°72.5°3.55"
Nov41.1°63.4°3.18"
Dec32.9°53.8°3.3"

NOAA station data 4.3 miles from Raleigh.

Permits & Regulations in NC

No permit typically required

  • Commercial pesticide applicators must be licensed by the NC Department of Agriculture
  • Some municipalities restrict irrigation during declared drought stages

License required: NCDA&CS pesticide applicator license

Sources: www.ncagr.gov

Lawn Care FAQs for Raleigh

How much does lawn mowing cost in Raleigh?

Weekly mowing in Raleigh typically runs $39-$69 per visit.

When does the growing season start in Raleigh?

Grass in Raleigh greens up after the last frost near March 30.

How often should I mow in Raleigh?

Given Raleigh rainfall of 46.02 inches, weekly mowing is typical in peak season.

Are there fertilizer restrictions in NC?

Yes — Commercial pesticide applicators must be licensed by the NC Department of Agriculture. This affects Raleigh lawn schedules.

How many lawn services cover Raleigh?

We track 10 lawn professionals serving Raleigh.

When should I aerate in Raleigh?

Early fall, before the first frost around November 8, works best in Raleigh.

Does grass grow year-round in Raleigh?

With 1,687 cooling degree days and winter lows near 30F, Raleigh lawns keep growing through much of the winter, so mowing rarely stops entirely.

How much watering do Raleigh lawns need?

At 46.02 inches of annual rainfall and summer highs near 90F, Raleigh lawns typically need supplemental irrigation for most of the growing season.