LawnStarter is best known for lawn mowing, but the platform also offers a full lawn treatment program — fertilization, weed control, and pre-emergent — available with or without a mowing subscription.
The lawn treatment program is offered via partnerships with TruGreen, which offers services nationwide, and Emerald Lawns, which operates in select Texas markets.
This article covers exactly what the program includes, how it works, what it costs, and where it’s available.
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| • What it includes: Fertilization, broadleaf weed control, and pre-emergent applications (typically 7–8 visits per year). • No mowing subscription required: Available to new customers with instant pricing. • Where it’s available: Lawn treatment programs vary by market, but TruGreen services major metros across the U.S. Check your address to confirm. |
What LawnStarter’s Lawn Treatment Program Includes
LawnStarter’s lawn treatment program bundles fertilization and weed control into a single seasonal plan (typically 7–8 visits per year) that works together to control weeds proactively throughout the year.
What’s included:
- Fertilization: Nutrient applications timed to your grass type and local climate, supporting steady growth without overfeeding.
- Pre-emergent weed control: Preventive applications applied before weed seeds germinate. Most effective against crabgrass and annual grassy weeds.
- Broadleaf weed control: Post-emergent treatments targeting weeds that have already emerged, including dandelions, clover, plantain, and similar species.
The integrated approach matters because pre-emergent and post-emergent treatments serve different roles:
- Pre-emergent herbicides create a soil barrier that stops weed seeds before they germinate.
- Post-emergent herbicides target weeds that break through.
Used across a season, the lawn treatment program reduces your lawn’s weed pressure over time. Each year of consistent pre-emergent treatment depletes the weed seed bank in the soil.
See Related: Guide to Weed Control in Your Yard
How Lawn Treatment Service Works
LawnStarter matches you with a licensed local lawn treatment professional in your area via local TruGreen or Emerald Lawns locations. The process is designed to be quick:
- Get an instant quote online. Enter your address and LawnStarter calculates a price based on your lawn size and local market.
- Review your seasonal schedule. LawnStarter plans your treatment calendar based on your grass type and region.
- A licensed pro handles all applications. Visits are automatically scheduled at the correct seasonal intervals.
- Track everything in the app. You’ll get notifications after each visit and can communicate specific instructions directly to your pro.
No phone tag. No estimators coming out before you get a price. No managing separate vendors for fertilization and weed control. LawnStarter gives you a seasonal package combining consistent fertilization with weed control treatments spaced at intervals appropriate for your local climate.
Pro Tip: TruGreen and Emerald Lawns also provide aeration and/or overseeding services to LawnStarter customers. Learn more in our article: Lawn Aeration and Overseeding: Does LawnStarter Do It?
See Related: When to Apply Pre-Emergent Herbicide (Spring & Fall Guide)
What to Expect on Each Visit
Each visit involves the treatment scheduled for that point in the season.
- Early spring focuses on pre-emergent applications to stop weeds before they germinate.
- Fertilization follows in the appropriate seasonal windows.
- Post-emergent weed control addresses any weeds that emerged through gaps or later in the season.
Most visits don’t require you to be home. Your pro completes the treatment and documents what was applied. LawnStarter notifies you in the app when the visit is done.
Timing is regional. Cool-season grasses (Kentucky bluegrass, tall fescue, perennial ryegrass) follow a different treatment schedule than warm-season grasses (Bermudagrass, St. Augustine, or Zoysia). LawnStarter’s scheduling accounts for your location automatically.
Pro Tip: LawnStarter’s Done Right Guarantee applies to lawn treatment as well as recurring mowing and other services. If you’re not satisfied, you have 5 days to dispute the job for a re-do or refund.
See Related:
— How to Fertilize Your Lawn
— How to Prevent Weeds from Growing in Your Lawn
Lawn Treatment Pricing
LawnStarter’s lawn treatment pricing is based on your location and lawn size, and you see your exact price before booking.
For most LawnStarter customers, lawn treatment costs $79-$120 per visit, or about $99 on average for a typical suburban lot (0.15 acres).
Where It’s Available
LawnStarter’s treatment program is available in most markets. However, in New York, LawnStarter only offers fertilization services. Coverage depends on whether licensed treatment pros are active in your area.
To check availability, enter your address on the lawn treatment signup page. If treatment isn’t available in your market, LawnStarter’s other lawn care services with instant online pricing — mowing, aeration, leaf removal, and more — remain available.
See Related: What Lawn Care Services Does LawnStarter Offer? (Full List)
Get Lawn Treatment Through LawnStarter
Getting fertilization and weed control right means applying the right products at the right times across a full season. A single one-time treatment whenever you notice weeds will not be enough to encourage lush, healthy grass growth.
LawnStarter’s lawn treatment service handles the planning, scheduling, and execution. Get an instant lawn treatment quote online, and a licensed local pro takes care of the rest.
Main Image: Feeding lawn with granular fertilizer. Image Credit: ronstik / Adobe Stock
