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Lawn Care in Cincinnati, OH

Compare 7 local lawn care pros. Typical service: $39–$69.

Top Lawn Care Companies in Cincinnati

  1. 1.ExperiGreen & The Organic Turf Company

    4.8★ (1,322 reviews)

    4.8★ from 1322 reviews

  2. 2.Ascent Lawn Care

    5.0★ (12 reviews)

    5.0★ from 12 reviews

  3. 3.Hyde Park Landscape & Tree Service.

    4.2★ (20 reviews)

    4.2★ from 20 reviews

  4. 4.Jimmy's Lawn Care Services

    5.0★ (1 reviews)

    5.0★ from 1 reviews

  5. 5.Grasshopper Landscaping

    2.3★ (3 reviews)

    2.3★ from 3 reviews

  6. 6.Zech Lawn and Landscape

  7. 7.Top Notch Lawn Care

Lawn Care Cost in Cincinnati

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

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

Lawn Care prices in Cincinnati 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 7 companies serving Cincinnati, rated 4.3★ on average across 1,358 customer reviews.

Cincinnati Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Cincinnati's weather means for scheduling lawn care.

Last spring frost
April 16
First fall frost
October 21
Annual precipitation
41.94"
Heating degree days
4,957
Cooling degree days
1,067
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan22.4°40.1°2.82"
Feb24.9°44.7°2.54"
Mar32.6°54.7°3.88"
Apr41.9°66.1°3.86"
May51.5°74.9°5.03"
Jun60.5°83°4.05"
Jul64.7°86.6°3.86"
Aug63.2°85.8°3.61"
Sep55.1°79.2°2.83"
Oct43.3°67.6°3.11"
Nov34.3°55.5°3.2"
Dec25.9°43.2°3.15"

NOAA station data 5.36 miles from Cincinnati.

Permits & Regulations in OH

No permit typically required

  • Commercial pesticide application requires an Ohio Department of Agriculture license
  • Fertilizer applicators covering more than 50 acres need certification

License required: ODA pesticide applicator license

Sources: agri.ohio.gov

Lawn Care FAQs for Cincinnati

How much does lawn mowing cost in Cincinnati?

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

When does the growing season start in Cincinnati?

Grass in Cincinnati greens up after the last frost near April 16.

How often should I mow in Cincinnati?

Given Cincinnati rainfall of 41.94 inches, weekly mowing is typical in peak season.

Are there fertilizer restrictions in OH?

Yes — Commercial pesticide application requires an Ohio Department of Agriculture license. This affects Cincinnati lawn schedules.

How many lawn services cover Cincinnati?

We track 7 lawn professionals serving Cincinnati.

When should I aerate in Cincinnati?

Early fall, before the first frost around October 21, works best in Cincinnati.

Does grass grow year-round in Cincinnati?

With 1,067 cooling degree days and winter lows near 22F, Cincinnati lawns keep growing through much of the winter, so mowing rarely stops entirely.

How much watering do Cincinnati lawns need?

At 41.94 inches of annual rainfall and summer highs near 87F, Cincinnati lawns typically need supplemental irrigation for most of the growing season.