12 Best Lawn Companies in Washington, DC

Based on our ranking criteria, Washington's top lawn care providers are Potomac Lawn Professionals, Townhome Landscapes, and J.N. King Lawn Care.

The best plan for you will depend on how you view the trade-off between DIY work and the expense of hiring a pro. If you do everything yourself, you don't need to pay for labor, but this option will necessitate the most effort from you. If you choose 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 are generally somewhere in between. They provide the materials, and you do the work.

In the warmer parts of the year, you'll want to tackle soil care, seeding, and overseeding. As it starts to get cooler, you might want to think about winterization, and leaf and snow removal, if needed. Throughout the year, you will want to do tree and shrub care, aeration and fertilization, and weed and pest control as needed. The perks of using a lawn care company include helping you find the optimal schedule for your lawn.

Utilizing a lawn services company — either full-service or subscription — will help guarantee a job well done and save you money down the road. When you use a lawn care company, you also get the benefit of professional expertise. These experts will help you determine exactly what your lawn needs, when it needs it, and how frequently it requires servicing. These companies also provide the products and (in the case of full-service companies) the labor, which are often backed by a guarantee.

Consistency is key when caring for your lawn. Some services (like mowing) are best done every one or two weeks. Other services, like pest and weed control, can be done less often. Things that will affect your lawn care schedule include the time of year, the condition of your lawn when you first begin services, and the weather in your part of District of Columbia.