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Lawn Care in Albuquerque, NM

Compare 9 local lawn care pros. Typical service: $39–$67.

Top Lawn Care Companies in Albuquerque

  1. 1.Lawn Doctor of Albuquerque

    4.8★ (303 reviews)

    4.8★ from 303 reviews

  2. 2.Lannen's Lawn & Sprinkler LLC

    4.8★ (172 reviews)

    4.8★ from 172 reviews

  3. 3.Cutter's Edge Pro Services

    4.8★ (89 reviews)

    4.8★ from 89 reviews

  4. 4.LawnStarter Lawn Care Service

    4.4★ (30 reviews)

    4.4★ from 30 reviews

  5. 5.Green Year Property Maintenance

    4.3★ (16 reviews)

    4.3★ from 16 reviews

  6. 6.Greenland Llc

    5.0★ (6 reviews)

    5.0★ from 6 reviews

  7. 7.F.A Prime Solutions LLC

    5.0★ (4 reviews)

    5.0★ from 4 reviews

  8. 8.Big Belly Lawn Care

    4.3★ (3 reviews)

    4.3★ from 3 reviews

  9. 9.Roadrunner Lawn Care

Lawn Care Cost in Albuquerque

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

ServiceTypical range in Albuquerque
Weekly mowing$39–$67/visit
Fertilization$58–$116/application
Aeration$96–$193/job

Lawn Care prices in Albuquerque run about 4% 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 9 companies serving Albuquerque, rated 4.7★ on average across 623 customer reviews.

Albuquerque Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Albuquerque's weather means for scheduling lawn care.

Last spring frost
April 13
First fall frost
October 26
Annual precipitation
11.07"
Heating degree days
4,099
Cooling degree days
1,328
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan23.1°50.5°0.62"
Feb27.4°56.2°0.52"
Mar33.1°63.8°0.79"
Apr40.3°72.5°0.72"
May49.9°82.8°0.36"
Jun57°91°0.53"
Jul64.3°93.6°1.67"
Aug62.3°90.5°1.82"
Sep54.8°83.9°1.51"
Oct42.5°72.6°1.29"
Nov31.4°58.6°0.71"
Dec23.9°49.7°0.53"

NOAA station data 4.32 miles from Albuquerque.

Permits & Regulations in NM

No permit typically required

  • Lawn and ornamental pesticide application requires the same NMDA commercial applicator licence
  • Applicators renew certification annually by January 31
  • Every employee who applies pesticides must hold an operator or technician licence

License required: NMDA commercial applicator license, lawn and ornamental category

Sources: nmdeptag.nmsu.edu

Lawn Care FAQs for Albuquerque

How much does lawn mowing cost in Albuquerque?

Weekly mowing in Albuquerque typically runs $39-$67 per visit.

When does the growing season start in Albuquerque?

Grass in Albuquerque greens up after the last frost near April 13.

How often should I mow in Albuquerque?

Given Albuquerque rainfall of 11.07 inches, weekly mowing is typical in peak season.

Are there fertilizer restrictions in NM?

Yes — Lawn and ornamental pesticide application requires the same NMDA commercial applicator licence. This affects Albuquerque lawn schedules.

How many lawn services cover Albuquerque?

We track 9 lawn professionals serving Albuquerque.

When should I aerate in Albuquerque?

Early fall, before the first frost around October 26, works best in Albuquerque.

Does grass grow year-round in Albuquerque?

With 1,328 cooling degree days and winter lows near 23F, Albuquerque lawns keep growing through much of the winter, so mowing rarely stops entirely.

How much watering do Albuquerque lawns need?

At 11.07 inches of annual rainfall and summer highs near 94F, Albuquerque lawns typically need supplemental irrigation for most of the growing season.