TruGreen Cost: Average Prices & Cost Factors

TruGreen is a national lawn care company that sells treatment plans for fertilizing, weed control, and related services. It does not post a price list. The company quotes each customer after looking at the lawn size and the services chosen, so any price you read online is an estimate.

The figures on this page come from independent reviews that gave TruGreen a sample lawn and reported what they were quoted. They are examples of how pricing looks, not TruGreen's own rates. Data is as of Oct 11, 2026, and quotes can change with the season and the market.

This Old House gives a range for annual plans of $558 – $890/yr. In a separate homeowner survey, it reports an average of $746/yr. The two are close in scale, but they come from different methods, so do not read them as one data set.

Plan price depends heavily on lawn size. All the examples that follow use small to mid-size lawns. A bigger lawn would be priced higher.

TruGreen sells tiered plans. Names have changed over time, and the plans offered depend on your area. The review samples below show what each tier cost for a specific lawn.

A 5,000 square foot lawn (Bob Vila)

Bob Vila's review lists TruBasic at $400/yr, TruCore at $720/yr, and TruPro at $1,051/yr. The more expensive tiers include more visits or more treatments.

A 5,906 square foot lawn in Orlando (This Old House)

For this lawn, This Old House reports TruCore at $779/yr, TruNatural at $1,014/yr, and TruPro at $1,033/yr. TruNatural falls close to TruPro in price for this lawn.

A 3,859 square foot lawn in Connecticut (This Old House)

This smaller lawn was quoted TruBasic at $340/yr, TruCore at $494/yr, and TruPro at $757/yr.

Comparing the three samples, the same plan name has a different price in each, because lawn size, region, and the local branch all play a role. TruCore, for instance, appears at $720/yr, $779/yr, and $494/yr.

Bob Vila reports a per-application price and a service add-on.

A single TruBasic application is listed at $80 – $90 each. Aeration and overseeding is listed at $331 each. Aeration opens up compacted soil, and overseeding adds new grass seed, and both are usually done in the fall or spring depending on the grass type.

TruGreen also sells services beyond lawn treatments, and This Old House lists some for its Orlando sample.

Mosquito control is listed at $750/yr, tree and shrub care at $728/yr, and perimeter pest control at $524/yr. Treat those as optional, and compare them with a local pest control company if you need only one service.

• Lawn size. Larger lawns cost more, and the quote usually starts from a measurement.
• Plan tier. Higher tiers add treatments or services.
• Region and grass type. A warm-season lawn in Florida needs different care than a cool-season lawn in Connecticut.
• Lawn condition. Heavy weeds, bare patches, or disease can change the plan.
• Add-ons. Aeration, overseeding, pest control, and tree and shrub care are priced separately.
• Local branch. Pricing may differ by location.
• Promotions. First-visit discounts appear from time to time, so ask whether a plan has an introductory rate.

Because TruGreen quotes each yard individually, review figures depend on the lawn the reviewer used. A small Connecticut lawn costs less than a larger one in Orlando for the same plan name. The This Old House range and survey figure also use different samples. A fair comparison needs the same lawn size, the same services, and the same year.

That depends on what you want. A lawn care company handles scheduling, products, and application, and you don't have to buy or store chemicals. The trade-off is the cost, and the company may not tailor care to every yard. Doing it yourself costs less in cash and more in time, and the results depend on how well you read your soil and grass. Local lawn services and smaller companies are another option, and their quotes can be a useful benchmark. Check the cancellation terms and whether the plan renews automatically before signing.

• Which plan is quoted, and how many visits does it include?
• Is the price per visit or for the full year?
• What happens if weeds or problems return between visits?
• Are aeration, overseeding, and pest control extra?
• What is the cancellation policy, and does the plan renew on its own?
• Which products are used, and are there pet or child safety wait times?