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Lawn Care in Salt Lake City, UT

Compare 9 local lawn care pros. Typical service: $45–$78.

Top Lawn Care Companies in Salt Lake City

  1. 1.Lawngevity LLC

    4.3★ (107 reviews)

    4.3★ from 107 reviews

    +13854627489Website

  2. 2.Organic Choice Tree and Lawn Care

    4.9★ (57 reviews)

    4.9★ from 57 reviews

    +18018459136Website

  3. 3.Outdoors Men Landscaping LLC

    4.9★ (42 reviews)

    4.9★ from 42 reviews

    +13852850721Website

  4. 4.Buena Vista Landscaping & Sprinklers

    5.0★ (27 reviews)

    5.0★ from 27 reviews

    +18017935435Website

  5. 5.Simms Landscape

    4.1★ (19 reviews)

    4.1★ from 19 reviews

    +18012859343Website

  6. 6.larry's lawn

    4.4★ (9 reviews)

    4.4★ from 9 reviews

    +18013551436Website

  7. 7.Declan's Property Services

    5.0★ (5 reviews)

    5.0★ from 5 reviews

    +13853161335Website

  8. 8.Clean Cuts Trees

    5.0★ (1 reviews)

    5.0★ from 1 reviews

    +18014051075Website

  9. 9.All family maintenance

    +13852106293

Lawn Care Cost in Salt Lake City

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

ServiceTypical range in Salt Lake City
Weekly mowing$45–$78/visit
Fertilization$67–$135/application
Aeration$112–$224/job

Lawn Care prices in Salt Lake City run about 12% 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 9 companies serving Salt Lake City, rated 4.7★ on average across 267 customer reviews.

Salt Lake City Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Salt Lake City's weather means for scheduling lawn care.

Last spring frost
April 20
First fall frost
October 23
Annual precipitation
16.1"
Heating degree days
5,607
Cooling degree days
1,159
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan21.6°37.4°1.25"
Feb25.2°43.2°1.25"
Mar33.6°53.7°1.79"
Apr39.5°61.6°1.99"
May47.8°71.9°1.95"
Jun56.4°83°0.98"
Jul64.7°92.6°0.61"
Aug63.4°90.5°0.69"
Sep53°79.2°1.21"
Oct41.3°64.7°1.52"
Nov30.6°49.4°1.45"
Dec22.6°38°1.41"

NOAA station data 1.83 miles from Salt Lake City.

Permits & Regulations in UT

No permit typically required

  • Applying lawn or ornamental pesticides for hire requires a UDAF commercial pesticide applicator license in the appropriate category
  • The applicator must hold, or work for a business that holds, a Commercial Pesticide Business License
  • Utah water districts commonly enforce seasonal watering restrictions that set irrigation schedules

License required: UDAF commercial pesticide applicator license (ornamental and turf)

Sources: ag.utah.gov

Lawn Care FAQs for Salt Lake City

How much does lawn mowing cost in Salt Lake City?

Weekly mowing in Salt Lake City typically runs $45-$78 per visit.

When does the growing season start in Salt Lake City?

Grass in Salt Lake City greens up after the last frost near April 20.

How often should I mow in Salt Lake City?

Given Salt Lake City rainfall of 16.1 inches, weekly mowing is typical in peak season.

Are there fertilizer restrictions in UT?

Yes — Applying lawn or ornamental pesticides for hire requires a UDAF commercial pesticide applicator license in the appropriate category. This affects Salt Lake City lawn schedules.

How many lawn services cover Salt Lake City?

We track 9 lawn professionals serving Salt Lake City.

When should I aerate in Salt Lake City?

Early fall, before the first frost around October 23, works best in Salt Lake City.

Does grass grow year-round in Salt Lake City?

With 1,159 cooling degree days and winter lows near 22F, Salt Lake City lawns keep growing through much of the winter, so mowing rarely stops entirely.

How much watering do Salt Lake City lawns need?

At 16.1 inches of annual rainfall and summer highs near 93F, Salt Lake City lawns typically need supplemental irrigation for most of the growing season.