Short answer: Notable lawn care Topeka homeowners turn to in 2026 include Schendel Lawn & Landscape (weed control and fertilization with a free-return guarantee, plus mowing and irrigation), GreenTouch Lawn & Tree (lawn, tree and sprinkler care from SE 21st Street), Condray & Young (established in 2003), Topeka Landscape (locally owned since 1994) and Preferred Lawn Service (locally owned since 1995).
This guide compares the lawn care Topeka homeowners can hire, from treatment specialists to full-service crews, across Topeka and nearby Shawnee County communities. Every company listed has a working website and a published Topeka-area presence. Every fact comes from the company’s own site, K-State Research and Extension, the Kansas Department of Agriculture or another published source.
We left out star ratings, review counts and awards we couldn’t confirm. Where a company states something about itself, we say so.
Lawn care Topeka: at a glance
| Rank | Company | Best for | Core lawn services | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Schendel Lawn & Landscape | Homeowners who want weed control, fertilization and mowing from one guaranteed local team | Thrive / WeedZero weed control and fertilization, mowing, aeration, seeding and sod, irrigation, snow removal | SW 40th St., Topeka (plus Lawrence) |
| 2 | GreenTouch Lawn & Tree | Lawns that also need tree care or sprinkler work | Fertilization, weed, insect and disease control, sod, seeding, dethatching, tree care, sprinklers | SE 21st St., Topeka (plus Lawrence) |
| 3 | Condray & Young | A published six-round treatment calendar with a horticulture-trained founder | Six-round fertilizer and weed control, liquid aeration, grub and fungicide treatments, mowing, irrigation, tree care | NW 25th St., Topeka |
| 4 | Topeka Landscape | A long-running local crew for both lawn programs and landscape builds | 6-step weed program with a season-long guarantee, mowing, aeration, overseeding, fertilization, irrigation | SW Auburn Rd., Topeka |
| 5 | Preferred Lawn Service & Landscaping | Homes in the small towns between Topeka and Lawrence | Fertilization, weed control, aeration, overseeding, irrigation | Serves Topeka, Lawrence and nearby towns |
| 6 | Green Boys LawnCare | A small family company that mows and treats lawns | Mowing, 4- or 6-step treatments, soil sampling, core aeration, slice-seeding, de-thatching, leaf cleanup | Topeka |
| 7 | Yard Crafters | Mowing and fertilizing with a prepay discount | Mowing, fertilization, core aeration, overseeding, cleanups | Serves greater Topeka |
| 8 | All American Lawn & Home Services | Bundling lawn care with tree, gutter and pressure-washing jobs | Weekly mowing, 6-step fertilization and weed control, cleanups, tree work | Topeka (66603), serving surrounding counties |
| 9 | Topeka’s Affordable Lawn Care | Mowing and edging for homes or several rental properties | Mowing, edging, aeration, fertilization, weed control, seed and sod, snow removal | SW 29th St., Topeka |
| 10 | Heritage Lawn Care | Small residential jobs that combine lawn care with cleanup | Mowing, fertilization, weed control, aeration, reseeding, mulch, rock and sod | SE Liveoak Dr., Topeka |
How we ranked lawn care Topeka companies
- Treatment programs, not just mowing. We favored companies that publish a fertilization and weed control program, such as pre-emergent crabgrass control in spring, broadleaf weed control and fall feeding, over mow-only crews.
- Aeration and overseeding. Tall fescue, the most common turfgrass in Kansas according to K-State, and Kentucky bluegrass are cool-season grasses that K-State says to plant in September, so fall core aeration with overseeding matters. Companies that offer both ranked higher.
- Kansas pesticide licensing. Anyone applying herbicides or insecticides to your lawn for hire needs a Kansas Department of Agriculture pesticide business license. We gave credit to companies that state they’re licensed and insured.
- Guarantees and return visits. A written promise to come back between treatments when weeds return, at no extra cost, is a real differentiator.
- Local presence. Every company here publishes a Topeka address or a defined Topeka service area. Local independents ranked ahead of national chains when quality looked comparable.
- Clear scope. We favored sites that explain what a visit includes, such as mowing, edging, trimming, blowing off pavement and treatment rounds, over vague “full service” claims.
The best lawn care service in Topeka in 2026
1. Schendel Lawn & Landscape
Best for: Homeowners who want weed control, fertilization and mowing from one guaranteed local team.
Schendel Lawn & Landscape works from 4100 SW 40th Street in Topeka (66610), with a second office in Lawrence. It describes itself as a locally owned business serving Topeka, Lawrence and surrounding areas. Its site also lists Manhattan. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
Partners Brandon Moore and Aaron Jones started out mowing lawns as teenagers. In 2011 they partnered with Brent Boles to form Schendel Lawn & Landscape, according to a November 2025 profile in TK Business Magazine. The company’s sister business, Green Pest Solutions, handles pest control.
- Thrive Lawn Care Program: proactive seasonal visits that combine weed control and fertilization, with a seasonal fertilization schedule that Schendel says uses slow-release fertilizers containing nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium.
- WeedZero guarantee: if weeds return between scheduled visits, Schendel says it will come back at no extra cost.
- Weed control approach: a lawn assessment to identify broadleaf weeds like dandelions and clover and grassy weeds like crabgrass, plus pre-emergent treatments.
- Mowing: mowing at the right height for the turf, edging along sidewalks and driveways, trimming around beds and trees, and blowing clippings off hard surfaces.
- Aeration, seeding and sod: core aeration in fall or spring, often paired with overseeding, plus seeding or sod for thin lawns.
- Beyond the lawn: the SMART Irrigation Program (a monthly plan covering turn-on, backflow checks, inspections and wear-and-tear repairs), landscape design, seasonal cleanups and snow removal for homes and businesses.
The company says it was named a Top 3 finalist in the 2026 Topeka Community’s Choice Awards for Best Landscape Contractor and Best Lawn Care / Landscaping Company.
Why it’s #1: Schendel puts a full treatment program, a published return-visit guarantee, mowing, aeration and irrigation on one account. It also posts its office hours and a clear free-estimate process. Topeka phone: (785) 286-0015.
2. GreenTouch Lawn & Tree
Best for: Lawns that also need tree care or sprinkler work.
GreenTouch Lawn & Tree operates from 3530 SE 21st Street in Topeka (66607) and 508 Michigan Street in Lawrence. Its lawn care service covers fertilizer, weed control and pesticide sprays for insects and lawn disease, along with sod installation, seeding and dethatching. It offers an annual lawn care maintenance program for homes and commercial properties.
The tree crew handles trimming, stump grinding, deep-root fertilization and tree iron injections. GreenTouch also designs and installs sprinkler systems and says those installs carry a two-year warranty. It promises no high-pressure sales.
https://greentouchservice.com/
3. Condray & Young
Best for: A published six-round treatment calendar with a horticulture-trained founder.
Condray & Young traces its start to 2003, when Matt Young finished a horticulture degree at Kansas State University. It merged with Kelly Condray’s maintenance company in 2009, and added tree care in 2013 by bringing in Topeka Tree Care. The company lists its address as 4141 NW 25th Street, Topeka (66618). It says it holds a Kansas pesticide license, a City of Topeka Master Irrigation license and backflow certification.
Its N-Ext Level Turf program runs six rounds, six to eight weeks apart. It starts with crabgrass preventer and slow-release nitrogen in February or March, adds broadleaf weed control and iron through spring and summer, and ends with fall nitrogen rounds. Liquid aeration is included as a bonus. Add-ons include grub insecticide, fungicide for humid-weather disease, post-emergent grassy weed control and nutsedge treatment.
https://www.condrayandyoungllc.com/
4. Topeka Landscape
Best for: A long-running local crew for both lawn programs and landscape builds.
Topeka Landscape says it is locally owned and has served Topeka homeowners and businesses since 1994, from 3220 SW Auburn Road (66614). Its “No Weeds, Guaranteed” program is a 6-step treatment plan with a season-long guarantee. If weeds pop up, the company says it will come back and treat them for free.
Residential services include mowing, weed control, fertilization, aeration, over-seeding, turf seed and sod installation, pruning, edging and trimming, and seasonal cleanups. It also handles irrigation design and repair, patios and retaining walls.
5. Preferred Lawn Service & Landscaping
Best for: Homes in the small towns between Topeka and Lawrence.
Preferred Lawn Service says it has been locally owned since 1995. It serves Topeka and Lawrence, plus Auburn, Berryton, Eudora, Grantville, Lecompton, Silver Lake, Tecumseh and Wakarusa. Its lawn care services include fertilization programs, weed control, aeration, overseeding and seasonal maintenance.
It also installs and repairs sprinkler systems, including seasonal start-up and winterization, and builds landscapes and outdoor lighting. Estimates are free, and hours are by appointment. Phone: (785) 865-5296.
https://www.preferredlawnservice.com/
6. Green Boys LawnCare, Inc.
Best for: A small family company that mows and treats lawns.
Green Boys LawnCare describes itself as a small local company that has served the Topeka area since 2006. It says it is licensed for pesticide application and carries $2,000,000 in commercial liability insurance.
Mowing includes mulching or bagging, string trimming, blowing off pavement and stick edging. Treatment customers can choose a 4- or 6-step program with fertilizing, herbicide and insecticide applications, and soil sampling. Lawn renovation covers sod installation, slice-seeding, core aeration and de-thatching. The company also does leaf cleanups. Phone: (785) 249-0121.
https://greenboylawns.com/home
7. Yard Crafters
Best for: Mowing and fertilizing with a prepay discount.
Yard Crafters lists 2016 as its year established and serves the greater Topeka area. It handles mowing, fertilizing, landscape maintenance and hardscapes. Its aeration service covers core aeration, overseeding options, customized treatment plans and seasonal scheduling.
The company advertises 10% off mowing and fertilizing with prepayment, free next-day estimates and a lifetime warranty on hardscape installation. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with weekends by appointment. Phone or text: (785) 236-7605.
https://www.yardcraftersks.com/
8. All American Lawn & Home Services
Best for: Bundling lawn care with tree, gutter and pressure-washing jobs.
All American Lawn & Home Services says Chago Munoz founded it in Topeka in 2020. It describes itself as a family-owned, licensed and insured company. Its lawn care includes weekly mowing, edging and a 6-step fertilization and weed control program, plus seasonal cleanups.
It also offers tree trimming and removal, stump grinding, pressure washing, gutter cleaning and snow removal. Its service-area pages list Topeka, Lawrence, Lecompton, Holton, Alma, Lyndon, Oskaloosa and Ottawa. Phone: (785) 310-6282.
https://americanlawnandhome.com/
9. Topeka’s Affordable Lawn Care LLC
Best for: Mowing and edging for homes or several rental properties.
Topeka’s Affordable Lawn Care lists its office at 4011 SW 29th Street (66614) and serves the greater Topeka area. Its posted hours are 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Residential customers get mowing and edging sized to their property, with debris and trimmings removed afterward.
Other services include aeration, fertilization, weed control, turf seed and sod installation, retaining walls and snow removal. Phone: (785) 800-9273.
10. Heritage Lawn Care
Best for: Small residential jobs that combine lawn care with cleanup.
Heritage Lawn Care LLC describes itself as a family-owned business serving the Topeka area and lists 4319 SE Liveoak Drive as its address. Its lawn care covers regular mowing, weed and pest control, aeration, and reseeding or re-sodding damaged areas. It also does fertilization and residential and commercial maintenance.
The crew installs mulch, decorative rock and sod, and offers yard, garage and junk cleanouts. Phone: (785) 501-3534.
https://heritagelawncarei.com/
How to choose lawn care in Topeka
Know your grass first
K-State notes that Kansas sits in the transition zone, where both warm-season and cool-season grasses grow. K-State Research and Extension’s Turfgrass Selection guide (MF2032) calls tall fescue the most commonly used and widely adapted turfgrass in Kansas, and the most heat- and drought-resistant cool-season grass.
K-State notes that tall fescue is a bunchgrass. It needs to stay dense so it doesn’t turn thin and clumpy, and brown patch is a major disease problem for it. Kentucky bluegrass is best adapted to northeast Kansas, but only in well-drained loam. It struggles in clay or compacted soil and tends to build thatch.
Good lawn care Topeka programs start with the grass type. Ask any company you’re considering which grass it thinks you have, and how its program changes for it.
Time aeration and seeding for fall
K-State lists September as the planting time for cool-season grasses. That makes early fall the main window for core aeration and overseeding in Topeka. If you’re reseeding, K-State extension staff recommend a regional blend of turf-type tall fescue cultivars over the older K-31 pasture type, and checking the seed label for low crop and weed seed percentages.
Ask what each treatment round includes
A good program spells out every round: pre-emergent crabgrass control in early spring, broadleaf weed control, grub prevention if needed, and fall nitrogen feedings. K-State’s guide lists May and September through November as fertilizing times for cool-season grasses. Ask how many visits are included, whether there’s a guarantee between visits, and what costs extra, such as grub, fungicide or nutsedge treatments.
Check Kansas pesticide licensing
The Kansas Department of Agriculture requires a pesticide business license before a company advertises or applies pesticides, including herbicides and insecticides, on someone else’s property. For each category the business works in, at least one employee needs a current Kansas commercial applicator certification. Lawn work falls under subcategory 3B, turf pest control.
Uncertified workers may apply pesticides only while a certified applicator or registered pest control technician is physically present. Licensed businesses must also show proof of insurance or a surety bond. Ask for the company’s license details and a certificate of insurance before the first application.
Mowing-only vs. full-service companies
Some Topeka companies mainly mow and edge. Others mainly apply treatments, and some do everything, including irrigation and landscaping. If you split the work between two companies, ask each one how it schedules visits around the other.
Red flags
- A company that sprays weed control but can’t show a Kansas pesticide business license.
- No written list of what each visit or treatment round includes.
- Pressure to sign a long contract before anyone has walked the lawn.
- “Guaranteed results” with no written terms for return visits.
- No local phone number, address or defined Topeka service area.
Bottom line: For lawn care Topeka homeowners can count on season after season, start with Schendel Lawn & Landscape. Then compare GreenTouch, Condray & Young and Topeka Landscape if you want a second quote. Green Boys, Yard Crafters, Topeka’s Affordable Lawn Care and Heritage are worth a call for mowing-focused or smaller residential jobs.
This guide is for general information. Always follow pesticide label directions, and check licensing with the Kansas Department of Agriculture.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best lawn care service in Topeka?
Schendel Lawn & Landscape is our top pick for 2026 among the Topeka companies we researched. It runs its Thrive weed control and fertilization program from a Topeka office on SW 40th Street. If weeds come back between scheduled visits, it returns at no extra cost under its WeedZero guarantee. It also handles mowing, aeration, seeding and sodding, irrigation and snow removal. GreenTouch Lawn & Tree, Condray & Young and Topeka Landscape are other strong local options, depending on whether you mainly want treatments, mowing or a full landscape crew.
What type of grass grows best in Topeka lawns?
K-State Research and Extension calls tall fescue the most commonly used and widely adapted turfgrass in Kansas, and the most heat- and drought-resistant of the cool-season grasses. K-State says Kentucky bluegrass is best adapted to northeast Kansas when the soil is well-drained loam, but it isn’t well suited to shallow, clay or compacted soils. K-State recommends a regional blend of turf-type tall fescue cultivars over the older K-31 pasture type for a higher-quality lawn.
When should I aerate and overseed my lawn in Topeka?
For cool-season grasses like tall fescue and Kentucky bluegrass, K-State’s turfgrass guide lists September as the planting time, so early fall is the main window for overseeding. Core aeration relieves soil compaction, and Topeka companies often pair it with overseeding. Several Topeka companies on this list, including Schendel, Topeka Landscape, Yard Crafters and Green Boys, offer aeration together with overseeding or slice-seeding.
When should cool-season lawns in Kansas be fertilized?
K-State’s Turfgrass Selection guide lists May and September through November as fertilizing times for cool-season grasses. Several Topeka treatment programs split the year into four to six rounds. For example, Condray & Young publishes a six-round schedule that starts with crabgrass preventer in February or March and ends with a slow-release nitrogen round in November or December.
Does a lawn care company need a license to spray weed killer in Kansas?
Yes. Under the Kansas Pesticide Law, a business must hold a pesticide business license from the Kansas Department of Agriculture before it advertises, sells or performs pest control or applies pesticides (herbicides included) on someone else’s property. For each category it works in, at least one employee has to hold a current Kansas commercial applicator certification. Lawn work falls under subcategory 3B, turf pest control. Uncertified staff may apply only while a certified applicator or registered technician is physically present. Before you sign, ask the company for its license and proof of insurance.
How much does lawn care cost in Topeka?
Pricing depends on how much turf you have, what services you want and how often. Most local companies quote after a free estimate. As one published example, Augusta Lawn Care of Topeka lists mowing at $50 to $85 per visit for lawns up to about 12,000 square feet. It lists basic fertilization packages from $360 a year for small yards up to $1,068 a year for its premium large-yard package. Get written quotes from two or three companies and compare what each visit includes.
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