Lawn care and maintenance covers the recurring work that keeps a yard healthy through the season: mowing and edging, fertilization and weed control, aeration, dethatching, and seasonal cleanups in spring and fall. Some Middletown companies bundle all of this into a standing weekly or biweekly contract, while others handle one-off jobs like a fall leaf pickup or a single grub control application. We've listed 26 businesses in this category, ranging from solo mow-and-go operators to full crews running fertilization programs alongside mowing.
What to look for before you hire
Ask what's actually included in a quoted price: mowing height and frequency, whether clippings are bagged or mulched, edging along driveways and beds, and cleanup of clippings off hardscape. Check whether the crew is licensed to apply fertilizer and pesticides (commercial pesticide application in Ohio requires a license), and ask about insurance in case of property damage. Consistency matters too: companies that send the same crew each visit tend to catch problems like bare patches or drainage issues before they spread.
How we score these listings
Our rankings weigh review volume and rating trends, how consistently a business responds to customers, and signals of licensing and longevity in the Middletown market. The full breakdown of how we calculate scores is on our methodology page. For a shortlist of the top-rated crews in this category, see our best landscapers in Middletown guide.