12 Best Lawn Companies in Mountain View, CA

Per our ranking criteria, Mountain View's top lawn care providers are Garden Center at The Home Depot, Garden Center at The Home Depot, and Watersavers Turf.

The best plan for you will be based on how you view the trade-off between the expense of hiring a pro and DIY work you'll have to do. If you decide to do everything yourself, you don't have to pay for labor, but this option will necessitate the most effort from you. If you hire a full-service lawn care company, they'll take care of the logistics and labor, but you will need to invest more money up front. Subscription companies fall somewhere in the middle. They provide the materials, and you do the work.

Throughout the year, you should be completing weed and pest control, aeration and fertilization, and tree and shrub care as needed. During the summer, you'll also want to add soil care and seeding/overseeding. In the cooler months, you might consider winterizing your lawn. The advantages of hiring a lawn care company include getting expert help to find the optimal schedule for your lawn.

When taking care of your lawn, consistency is key. You'll want to do some services, like mowing, every one to two weeks. Some services — like pest and weed control — can be done less frequently. Things that may affect your lawn care schedule include the condition of your lawn when you first begin services, the time of year, and the weather in your part of California.

Many lawn care companies list their ingredients on their websites. If you can't find a list of ingredients on a company's website, contact them and ask.