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Lawn Care in Newark, NJ

Compare 16 local lawn care pros. Typical service: $47–$81.

Top Lawn Care Companies in Newark

  1. 1.Excellent Landscaping Llc

    4.3★ (139 reviews)

    4.3★ from 139 reviews

  2. 2.HonMex Landscaping

    5.0★ (14 reviews)

    5.0★ from 14 reviews

  3. 3.GoGreen Lawns Newark

    5.0★ (9 reviews)

    5.0★ from 9 reviews

  4. 4.Green Goblin Services

    5.0★ (4 reviews)

    5.0★ from 4 reviews

  5. 5.Lawn Care Newark

    5.0★ (3 reviews)

    5.0★ from 3 reviews

  6. 6.Botanik Garden Co

    5.0★ (2 reviews)

    5.0★ from 2 reviews

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

    2.1★ (8 reviews)

    2.1★ from 8 reviews

  8. 8.Lynx Multiservices Solutions

  9. 9.Kanes Outdoor Services LLC

  10. 10.Juale garden llc

  11. 11.Cannon blades llc

  12. 12.Kanes Small Engine Repair

  13. 13.Marin's Landscaping

  14. 14.Morelandz

  15. 15.Lawn care

  16. 16.virgil outdoor services

Lawn Care Cost in Newark

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

ServiceTypical range in Newark
Weekly mowing$47–$81/visit
Fertilization$70–$140/application
Aeration$116–$233/job

Lawn Care prices in Newark run about 16% 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 16 companies serving Newark, rated 4.5★ on average across 179 customer reviews.

Newark Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Newark's weather means for scheduling lawn care.

Last spring frost
April 2
First fall frost
November 9
Annual precipitation
46.25"
Heating degree days
4,870
Cooling degree days
1,190
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan24.5°38.8°3.54"
Feb26.9°42.3°2.88"
Mar33.6°50.7°4.18"
Apr43.7°62°4.2"
May53.3°72.1°4.09"
Jun63.3°81.5°4.02"
Jul68.7°86°4.76"
Aug67.5°84.1°3.7"
Sep59.7°76.7°3.82"
Oct48°65.3°3.6"
Nov39°54.6°3.65"
Dec29.6°43.5°3.81"

NOAA station data 2.87 miles from Newark.

Permits & Regulations in NJ

No permit typically required

  • Fertilizer application is restricted between Nov 15 and Mar 1 under the NJ fertilizer law
  • Commercial fertilizer applicators must be certified by NJDEP

License required: NJDEP fertilizer applicator certification

Sources: www.nj.gov

Lawn Care FAQs for Newark

How much does lawn mowing cost in Newark?

Weekly mowing in Newark typically runs $47-$81 per visit.

When does the growing season start in Newark?

Grass in Newark greens up after the last frost near April 2.

How often should I mow in Newark?

Given Newark rainfall of 46.25 inches, weekly mowing is typical in peak season.

Are there fertilizer restrictions in NJ?

Yes — Fertilizer application is restricted between Nov 15 and Mar 1 under the NJ fertilizer law. This affects Newark lawn schedules.

How many lawn services cover Newark?

We track 16 lawn professionals serving Newark.

When should I aerate in Newark?

Early fall, before the first frost around November 9, works best in Newark.

Does grass grow year-round in Newark?

With 1,190 cooling degree days and winter lows near 25F, Newark lawns keep growing through much of the winter, so mowing rarely stops entirely.

How much watering do Newark lawns need?

At 46.25 inches of annual rainfall and summer highs near 86F, Newark lawns typically need supplemental irrigation for most of the growing season.