Lawn Care Cost Calculator

Estimate lawn care service cost by lawn size and mowing frequency, with fertilizing and aeration.

By Konstantin Iakovlev · Updated September 2026 · Source: HomeAdvisor

sqft

Per Visit

$65.00

Annual Total

$2,250.00

Lawn Care Breakdown

Mowing + Edge (seasonal)$1,950.00
Fertilizing (4x/year)$200.00
Aeration (1x/year)$100.00
Annual Total$2,250.00

Use the Lawn Care Cost Calculator above to calculate your results. Enter your values and see instant results — all calculations run in your browser.

Disclaimer: This calculator is for informational purposes only. Results are estimates from the numbers you enter and the assumptions described on this page; check them against local building codes, product specifications and current prices, and have structural, electrical or gas work designed or checked by a licensed professional.

How It Works

Budgeting for yard maintenance starts with two variables: how large your lawn is and how often it gets mowed. With those, you can check a quote against a baseline instead of guessing what it should look like, and plan the year's spending before the first crew shows up.

Mowing is priced per visit by lawn size: $35 up to 3,000 sq ft, $50 up to 5,000, $75 up to 10,000 and $120 above that, plus $15 for edging and blowing. The calculator counts a 30-week mowing season, weekly or every other week, then adds four fertilizer applications at $0.01 per sq ft each and one aeration at $0.02 per sq ft to reach the annual total. There is no seasonal or off-peak adjustment.

Treat every figure as a planning estimate rather than a firm bid. Your location, the current state of the turf, and each provider's own rate sheet all shift the final number, and a badly overgrown lawn usually carries a steeper first-visit cleanup charge. Collecting several quotes from local pros is the surest way to see where your property actually lands.

Example: Lawn Care for a 7,500 sq ft Lawn

  1. 1 Input: Lawn Size = 7,500 sq ft, Mowing Frequency = Weekly.
  2. 2 Per visit: $75 mowing (the 5,001-10,000 sq ft tier) + $15 edging and blowing = $90. Season: $90 × 30 weeks = $2,700.
  3. 3 Fertilizing: 7,500 × $0.01 × 4 = $300. Aeration: 7,500 × $0.02 = $150.
  4. 4 Annual total: $2,700 + $300 + $150 = $3,150, or $262.50 a month spread over 12 months. Bi-weekly mowing halves the mowing line to $1,350 and brings the year to $1,800.

Source: HomeAdvisor · Last updated: September 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does professional lawn care cost per month?
In this calculator a 5,000 sq ft lawn costs $65 a visit ($50 mowing plus $15 edging and blowing). Weekly service over a 30-week season comes to $1,950, and four fertilizer applications ($200) and one aeration ($100) bring the year to $2,250. An 8,000 sq ft lawn comes to $90 a visit and $3,180 a year.
Is it cheaper to mow my own lawn?
DIY mowing saves money but costs time. A quality push mower runs $300-600 and a riding mower $2,000-4,000. Factoring in fuel, maintenance, and your time at even $20/hour, professional service often breaks even for lawns under 5,000 sq ft.
When should I fertilize my lawn? (detailed)
Cool-season grasses (fescue, bluegrass) benefit most from fall fertilization in September-November. Warm-season grasses (Bermuda, zoysia) should be fertilized in late spring through summer. Most lawns need 3-4 applications per year.

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