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Book in less than 2 minutes: completely online or over the phone.

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Covered by our Done Right Guarantee. Tell us within 5 days, and we can re-mow or refund.

Tell us within 5 days if anything’s off and we’ll re-mow or refund. 95% of our services satisfy the customer. For the other 5%, our guarantee kicks in. Every visit is backed by $2 million in property protection.

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Complete Lawn Service Every Time
Complete Lawn Service Every Time
Professional mowing, edging, trimming, and blowing - never just a quick cut.

Happy customers all over San Francisco

Photo of Melinda A.'s yard after getting lawn care in San Francisco, CA
Margarito & crew are the best! Lawn always looks amazing.
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I'm very pleased with the mowing this time. They did an amazing job. I request them to cut the grass how I wanted and they full fill the request very patiently. I really appreciate for their service.
Photo of Michelle M.'s yard after getting lawn care in San Francisco, CA
The yard looks better than when I bought it! The yard was overgrown and he did a thorough job. Amazing service! Henry offered advice on weed killer, too.

San Francisco, CA - Aug 16, 2025
Local Lawn Care Facts & Resources

Lawn tip of the week

Did you know? There are approximately 50 million acres of grass in the United States. Approximately 21 million of those acres are in our front and back yards.

Lawn Care Facts

   
Weekly Cuts 30%
Biweekly Cuts 46%
Monthly Cuts 24%
Lawns Fertilized 15%
Lawns with Leaf Removal 11%
Aerated Lawns 12%
Yards with Cleanups 9%
Days That Are Sunny 80%

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Book the Best Lawn Care Service in San Francisco

San Francisco may be famous for its Golden Gate Bridge and uphill city streets, more than its lush lawns. Yet, among the urban landscape, you can create your very own oasis amid the hustle and bustle.

San Francisco’s Mediterranean-type climate is a mosaic of foggy mornings and sun-kissed afternoons, with mild temperatures throughout the year. Transforming this dynamic environment into a lush landscape requires a professional touch.

Enter LawnStarter, our experts deliver lawn care services to ensure that your Bay Area lawns flourish, no matter the season. Our pros will mow, trim, edge, fertilize, and more, so you never have to lift a finger.

Oh, and if you have questions about California’s Green Lawn Care Law, we’ve got you covered. As our Green Lawn Care Law FAQ notes, if you’re mowing with gas-powered mowers, blowers, edgers, you’ll need to replace them with battery-powered ones eventually.

Let LawnStarter’s local lawn care pros care for your yard, and don’t worry if you have the right equipment. Our pros are your neighbors. We know how to keep Golden State lawns green and lush.

Here's what lawn care in San Francisco looks like:

Best Grass Types for San Francisco

Choosing the right turfgrass for your San Francisco lawn means considering grasses that love the cool, maritime atmosphere. Some popular varieties include:

  • Tall Fescue Grass: It has deep roots and drought tolerance, making it ideal for San Francisco’s varied terrain. It also remains green and robust year-round.
  • Native Bentgrass: It gives a local touch, naturally fitting into San Francisco’s ecosystem and promoting biodiversity.
  • Bermudagrass: It's sturdy, perfect for sunnier San Francisco slopes, and handles foot traffic well.
  • Perennial Ryegrass: It germinates quickly and adapts well, providing a lush cover suitable for shaded and sunny San Francisco lawns.
  • Sand Dune Sedge: Ideal for coastal San Francisco areas, it is a low-maintenance option.

How Often Should You Mow Your Lawn? From mid-March to mid-October, mow weekly to maintain a tidy lawn and encourage growth. As winter nears, switch to bi-weekly mowing. Keep in mind that your lawn might need an occasional December trim in San Francisco.

Lawn Pests and Diseases in San Francisco

San Francisco's mild weather attracts various pests and diseases that can hurt your lawn's health. Here are some common issues:

  • Sod Webworms: These caterpillars eat grass blades, causing thin, patchy lawn spots.
  • Crane Flies: Their larvae feed on roots while adults swarm lawns.
  • Dollar Spot: It forms small, round, silver-dollar-like patches on your lawn and thrives in San Francisco's moist conditions.
  • Red Thread: Known for the distinctive pink threads that sprout from affected grass, red thread fungus plagues lawns with too much moisture and inadequate fertilization.

Other Services We Offer

LawnStarter offers multiple services to enhance your San Francisco sanctuary. Some popular options include:

  • Container Gardening: Maximizing even the smallest spaces for greenery in your urban setting.
  • Garden Design: Personalized designs reflect San Francisco's aesthetic and your style. You can also save space with a vertical garden.
  • Tree Trimming: Elevating your views and ensuring healthy growth amidst the iconic San Francisco skyline.

Whether you live near the breathtaking vistas of Twin Peaks or in the shadows of the city's towering skyscrapers, every slice of nature needs a green thumb. LawnStarter’s professionals know that San Francisco's gardens are as eclectic as their urban backdrop.

Click, call, or download the LawnStarter app today to receive instant quotes and save some time to explore all that San Francisco offers.

Meet some of our top San Francisco lawn care pros

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Daren Gifford
150 Apollo Street, San Francisco, CA 94124
4.80 / 20 reviews
Rising Star
Background verified
100% on time
97% satisfaction rate
16% of jobs tipped
3 days turnarounds
Pressure Washing
Daren Gifford - Daren Gifford: I enjoy working independently and making gardens and landscaping look great. My skills are well rounded and I enjoy being creative. I have all the tools necessary to tackle different jobs at hand. My truck also allows me to help out with hauling if necessary.
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Gulliver Gardens
44 Glenview Drive, San Francisco, CA 94131
4.60 / 5 reviews
New
Background verified
100% satisfaction rate
28% of jobs tipped
85% on time
4 days turnarounds
Filter replacement Skimmer Replacement Filter Cartridge Cleaning Pool Open & Close Pool Cleaning + more
Andrew Downing - Gulliver Gardens: I have been officially doing yard work as my primary focus since July 2021. I have many tools that can help get the job done, but often I can accomplish great things with just my own two hands. If you think we could use additional help, let me know. I can't wait to serve you and your garden.
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North lawn landscape
80 Sussex Street, San Francisco, CA 94131
5.00 / 3 reviews
New
100% satisfaction rate
50% of jobs tipped
2 days turnarounds
16 services offered
Bush Trimming Weed Pulling Tree Trimming Tree Care Mulching + more
issac Freytes - North lawn landscape: Me and my team work efficiently while still making sure everything looks great and works the way it should. Whether it’s mowing the lawn, cleaning up the yard, or taking care of things around the house, I’m all about getting it done with care and without dragging it out. You can count on me to keep your place looking good without the hassle.

Recent Reviews

We encourage feedback from all customers to ensure we are delivering the best service possible.

Wallace M.'s lawn care service result
My lawn looks great. Another excellent job done very quickly. I could not be more pleased.
★★★★★
Wallace M. - Jun 24, 2021 -
lawn care by Dave Ehrenberg
DTE Maintenance Llc
Antonio G.'s grass cutting service result
My yard always looks great and the team responds to my emails and needs in a timely manner
★★★★★
Antonio G. - Mar 04, 2022 -
grass cutting by Kevin Rodgers
KevnLori Professional Lawn Care LLC
Rafael F.'s grass maintenance service result
Thanks for moving the yard.
★★★★★
Rafael F. - Apr 28, 2023 -
grass maintenance by Alexis Perez
Alexis perez
Mary J.'s lawn care service result
He handled a tuff job.
★★★★★
Mary J. - Mar 30, 2025 -
lawn care by Anthony Brown
LawnSolutions
Chloe T.'s turf care service result
Excellent works!
★★★★★
Chloe T. - Aug 07, 2024 -
turf care by Andrew Downing
Gulliver Gardens
Alton M.'s turf maintenance service result
Great service, really good work . And the clean up was awesome
★★★★★
Alton M. - Aug 05, 2024 -
turf maintenance by Andrew Downing
Gulliver Gardens
Kathy H.'s lawn maintenance service result
Fantastic!! Thank you!!
★★★★★
Kathy H. - May 10, 2024 -
lawn maintenance by Blake Jordan
WLS
Jamie L.'s grass cutting service result
Great job. Appreciate all his efforts.
★★★★★
Jamie L. - Apr 16, 2024 -
grass cutting by Cristian Celis
ELC HAULING INC
Mary C.'s lawn care services service result
Great job.
★★★★★
Mary C. - Apr 03, 2024 -
lawn care services by Carlton Calloway
IMPAKT Lawn Solutions
Ken D.'s lawn service service result
An unexpected pleasure
★★★★★
Ken D. - Jun 10, 2022 -
lawn service by Joey Smith
Joey Smith
Jerry I.'s grass maintenance service result
Lawn looks awesome
★★★★★
Jerry I. - Sep 07, 2021 -
grass maintenance by Jose Gil
JG Lawn Care
J'enay S.'s turf care service result
Thanks guys for your service.
★★★★★
J'enay S. - Sep 03, 2021 -
turf care by Brenden Bamberger
Ground effects
★★★★★
"Excellent"
Loretta B. - Oct 14, 2021 - San Francisco, CA
Lawn Care by (Ground Cover Landscaping)
★★★★★
"Lawn looks awesome"
Jerry I. - Sep 07, 2021 - San Francisco, CA
Lawn Care by (Ground Cover Landscaping)
★★★★★
"Thanks guys for your service."
J'enay S. - Sep 05, 2021 - San Francisco, CA
Lawn Service by (Ground Cover Landscaping)
★★★★★
"Outstanding job once again! Love it!!"
Aaron W. - Jul 24, 2021 - San Francisco, CA
Lawn Care by (Ground Cover Landscaping)
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Service Recommendations in San Francisco

LawnStarter pros will let you know what your lawn needs. Here are some recent recommendations for lawn care services in San Francisco, CA.

Pro Recommendation for Yard Cleanup

Recommended by Omar V.
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Location: San Francisco, CA
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Yard Size: 9,797 square feet
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Price: $443.03
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Location (from the street): Full yard Full clean out ...................................

Pro Recommendation for Flower Bed Weeding

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Location: San Francisco, CA
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Yard Size: 7,046 square feet
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Price: $189.87
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Location (from the street): Full yard, Back yard The flower beds have a lot of sprouting palm trees, and weeds, we would hand pull weeds and dispose on site

Pro Recommendation for Mulching

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Location: San Francisco, CA
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Yard Size: 8,276 square feet
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Price: $455.69
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Location (from the street): Front yard Buying, delivery, instead, 4 1/2 yards of mulch, hardwood, black, red, any choice, mulch helps stop weeds

Pro Recommendation for Other Landscaping Service

Recommended by Omar V.
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Location: San Francisco, CA
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Yard Size: 4,483 square feet
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Price: $158.23
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Location (from the street): Back yard, Right side I will fix back gate door so it can open again thank you

Pro Recommendation for Gutter Cleaning

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Location: San Francisco, CA
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Yard Size: 6,438 square feet
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Price: $126.58
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Location (from the street): Full yard Blue house and garage all the downspouts and gutters and clean thoroughly so that you have no leakage over the winter

Pro Recommendation for Gutter Cleaning

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Location: San Francisco, CA
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Yard Size: 6,709 square feet
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Price: $126.58
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Location (from the street): Full yard To prevent flooding roof damage and pest gutters downspouts and rooftop need to be cleaned of leaves and debris

Top San Francisco, CA Lawn Services of August 2025

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Troy
2330 Post Street, San Francisco, CA 94115
New
19 services offered
1 year in Lawnstarter
Tree Care Bag Clippings Pressure Washing Mulching Christmas Light install + more
Christopher Wiley - Troy: I'm pretty straightforward. I listen to what needs to be done and I get it done. I don't waste time. I'm a very outgoing young man and it is my pleasure to stay motivated and consistent in making each and every customer I work for more than pleased with my work. I've done yard work and side jobs around my neighborhood since I was about 8 years old, pushing my lawn mower door to door. I love the outdoors. It's my passion to make someone else feel good to walk out their front or back door and see a beautiful yard to look at.
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Def Pacific Lawn Care
1204 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA 94108
New
Noelle Nelson - Def Pacific Lawn Care: I’m Noelle and I started Def Pacific Lawn Care because I enjoy making lawns look sharp. I’m skilled at mowing, trimming, and blowing, focused on delivering a clean, neat yard every time. As a local who takes pride in quality work, I’m reliable and dedicated to getting your lawn just right. Choose me for a fresh, tidy look you’ll love!
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Detailed Landscaping
2000 Post Street, San Francisco, CA 94115
New
2 years in Lawnstarter
Jared Jeffrey - Detailed Landscaping: I have been running my landscaping business for 5 years now. I started so that I could be self reliant and truly enjoy the work. I have all the tools necessary to complete most yard work. My truck is a Toyota Tacoma for hauling away debris. I have many positive reviews and references if needed. Thanks for your time and consideration, and I look forward to hearing from you soon. Have a great day.
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Chris Alford landscaping
1738 Ocean Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94112
5 years in Lawnstarter
14 services offered
Mulching Aeration Pressure Washing Christmas Light install Lawn Mowing + more
Chris Alford - Chris Alford landscaping: I am here to give my clients the very best services at a price you'll be excited about. My skills encompass all basic skills from masonry, carpentry, tile, sod, and landscape design. I have 7 years of experience running my own crew of talented, caring people.
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Totalcarebayarea
Hamilton Street, San Francisco, CA 94134
5.00 / 1 review
New
100% satisfaction rate
1 day turnarounds
16 services offered
2 years in Lawnstarter
Lawn Mowing Lawn Treatment Tree Care Aeration Gutter Cleaning + more
Kyle Fernandez - Totalcarebayarea: Hello, I'm Kyle. I've been working in the San Francisco area since I can remember. I worked with my father in his company in San Francisco doing landscaping. Later, I got into pest control and integrated pest control with landscaping. Because if your lawn ain't neat, the critters will creep.
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On point Lawns
235 Eddy Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
New
1 year in Lawnstarter
8 services offered
Lawn Treatment Lawn Mowing Christmas Light install Leaf Removal Weed Pulling + more
Mario cortez - On point Lawns: Introducing On Point Lawns, your one-stop solution for all your lawn care needs! From meticulous weed pulling and precision mowing to crisp lawn edging and thorough clean-ups, we pride ourselves on transforming your outdoor space into a pristine oasis. But that's not all, we go the extra mile with services like leaf clean up, expert Christmas light installation, and effective gutter cleaning. Discover the difference with On Point Lawns and let us take your lawn to the next level!
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Fernandez Landscaping
310 Hamilton Street, San Francisco, CA 94134
6 years in Lawnstarter
10 services offered
Lawn Mowing Tree Care Gutter Cleaning Mulching Cleanups + more
Kyle Fernandez - Fernandez Landscaping: What makes my business great is working with my father who's been doing this since coming to the country. We both enjoy what we do and doing it in a father-son manner.
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Jesuslawnexpert
268 Edinburgh Street, San Francisco, CA 94112
New
17 services offered
1 year in Lawnstarter
Leaf Removal Flower Bed Weeding Weed Pulling Landscaping Bag Clippings + more
Jesus Campos - Jesuslawnexpert: My job is to provide excellent service to every customer and make them happy by applying all my lawn experience and land care from all over the SF Bay Area. If you need someone to clean your yard or remove garbage from the garage or dump any stuff, please reach out. Thanks!
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LawnScapers
333 Bosworth Street, San Francisco, CA 94112
New
11 services offered
1 year in Lawnstarter
Leaf Removal Cleanups Gutter Cleaning Lawn Treatment Pressure Washing + more
Gerald Reader - LawnScapers: I love cleaning yards. The before and after. I take pride in it, I find life in it, I appreciate it.

Neighborhoods we service in San Francisco, CA

400 Alemany Boulevard
Central Bernal Heights
Central Marina
Chinatown
Crocker
Downtown San Francisco-Civic Center
Eureka Valley
Forest Hill
Glen Park
Madrone - Mission Bay
Outer Mission
Post International
Potrero Hill
Presidio Heights
South Beach
South of Market
Sunset District
Tenderloin
Twin Peaks
Balboa Terracerace
Barbary Coast - North Waterfront
Bernal Glen
Central Noe Valley
Central Richmond
Crocker Amazon
Executive Park
Gateway Tenants
Golden Gate Park
Ingleside
Jordan Park
Liberty Hill
Midtown
Mount Davidson Manor
NE Mission Industrial Zone
Pine Lake Park
Telegraph Hill
The Presidio
Upper Noe
Valencia Corridor

Zip Codes

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