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Lawn Care in Knoxville, TN

Compare 10 local lawn care pros. Typical service: $37–$64.

Top Lawn Care Companies in Knoxville

  1. 1.Emerald Island Lawn Services

    4.9★ (1,065 reviews)

    4.9★ from 1065 reviews

    +18655884497Website

  2. 2.LawnStarter Lawn Care Service

    4.5★ (291 reviews)

    4.5★ from 291 reviews

    +14234029651Website

  3. 3.Grover Turf Care

    4.8★ (48 reviews)

    4.8★ from 48 reviews

    +18658051035Website

  4. 4.Ulster Lawncare

    5.0★ (23 reviews)

    5.0★ from 23 reviews

    +18653874970Website

  5. 5.Greenway Lawn Care Inc.

    4.5★ (20 reviews)

    4.5★ from 20 reviews

    +18653122804Website

  6. 6.B & B Lawn Services

    4.3★ (11 reviews)

    4.3★ from 11 reviews

    +18655253877

  7. 7.Will’s landscaping

    5.0★ (3 reviews)

    5.0★ from 3 reviews

    +17066046359

  8. 8.St Landscaping & Design LLC

    5.0★ (3 reviews)

    5.0★ from 3 reviews

    +18652436257Website

  9. 9.Lawn major & Services

    5.0★ (1 reviews)

    5.0★ from 1 reviews

    +14242625675

  10. 10.Mowcraft

    5.0★ (1 reviews)

    5.0★ from 1 reviews

    +18652824578Website

Lawn Care Cost in Knoxville

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

ServiceTypical range in Knoxville
Weekly mowing$37–$64/visit
Fertilization$55–$111/application
Aeration$92–$184/job

Lawn Care prices in Knoxville run about 8% 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 Knoxville, rated 4.8★ on average across 1,466 customer reviews.

Knoxville Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Knoxville's weather means for scheduling lawn care.

Last spring frost
April 11
First fall frost
October 30
Annual precipitation
51.93"
Heating degree days
3,955
Cooling degree days
1,339
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan27.2°47°4.84"
Feb29.6°51.6°4.63"
Mar36.1°61°4.64"
Apr43.7°69.8°4.31"
May53.4°77.6°4.8"
Jun62.6°84.9°3.9"
Jul66.8°87.8°5.57"
Aug65.5°87.5°3.35"
Sep58.2°82.1°3.74"
Oct46°71.5°2.84"
Nov36.3°60.4°4.24"
Dec29.7°49.5°5.07"

NOAA station data 5.01 miles from Knoxville.

Permits & Regulations in TN

No permit typically required

  • A pest control charter from the Tennessee Department of Agriculture is required for each location offering custom lawn pesticide application
  • A charter requires a $10,000 surety bond and liability insurance of at least $250,000 per incident and $500,000 aggregate
  • Lawn and ornamental application is a separate certification category from structural pest control

License required: Tennessee Department of Agriculture pest control charter (lawn and ornamental)

Sources: www.tn.gov

Lawn Care FAQs for Knoxville

How much does lawn mowing cost in Knoxville?

Weekly mowing in Knoxville typically runs $37-$64 per visit.

When does the growing season start in Knoxville?

Grass in Knoxville greens up after the last frost near April 11.

How often should I mow in Knoxville?

Given Knoxville rainfall of 51.93 inches, weekly mowing is typical in peak season.

Are there fertilizer restrictions in TN?

Yes — A pest control charter from the Tennessee Department of Agriculture is required for each location offering custom lawn pesticide application. This affects Knoxville lawn schedules.

How many lawn services cover Knoxville?

We track 10 lawn professionals serving Knoxville.

When should I aerate in Knoxville?

Early fall, before the first frost around October 30, works best in Knoxville.

Does grass grow year-round in Knoxville?

With 1,339 cooling degree days and winter lows near 27F, Knoxville lawns keep growing through much of the winter, so mowing rarely stops entirely.

How much watering do Knoxville lawns need?

At 51.93 inches of annual rainfall and summer highs near 88F, Knoxville lawns typically need supplemental irrigation for most of the growing season.