A lawn you're proud of, without the Saturday work.

Mowing, fertilizing, weed control and full-season lawn care for homes across Oshawa and Durham Region.

Local and family-owned
Free, no-obligation quotes
Serving 16 Durham communities

Live Oshawa forecast

Should I water my lawn today?

A healthy lawn needs about 25 mm of water a week. We check Oshawa's 7-day rain forecast against that number, so before you drag out the sprinkler, look here: some weeks the sky does the job for free.

Checked against the 25 mm a healthy lawn needs each week. Updated every 30 minutes. How we water, and when.

What we do

Lawn care services in Oshawa

One local crew for everything your lawn needs, from weekly mowing to fixing the patch that never fills in.

A push mower cutting a clean stripe through thick green backyard grass, clippings in the air

Lawn mowing

Sharp blades, clean stripes and tidy edges, on a schedule that suits your lawn.

A single yellow dandelion growing in otherwise dense green turf beaded with morning dew

Weed control

Targeted treatments every 6 to 8 weeks, with a free re-treatment if weeds come back between visits.

Dark soil cores scattered on green grass after core aeration, plug holes visible in the turf

Lawn aeration

Core aeration opens compacted clay soil so water, air and nutrients reach the roots again.

White and amber fertilizer granules resting among green grass blades at the soil line

Lawn fertilization

3 to 4 feedings a year, timed to the spring and fall windows that cool-season grasses actually use.

A corner of sod lifted like a flap, exposing dark soil and the pale root mat beneath the turf

Lawn insect control

Grub and chinch bug programs that start with proper identification, not a blanket spray.

A circular straw-coloured patch of dead grass in the middle of an otherwise green lawn

Lawn disease control

We name the disease first, fix the conditions feeding it, and save fungicide for last.

Seasonal and renovation work

Also ask us about: landscape design, outdoor pest control, irrigation systems, snow removal. No pages for these yet, just an honest conversation when you call.

How it works

Three steps to a better lawn

Request a quote

Tell us about your lawn and what it needs. We reply with a clear, no-obligation quote within one business day.
We do the work

Your crew arrives on schedule with everything the job needs and leaves the property tidy.
Your lawn shows it

Regular visits keep it thick, green and healthy through the whole season.

Leather work gloves and pruning shears resting on a garden bed edge beside fresh-cut striped grass

Why homeowners pick us

Local, family-owned, and easy to reach

We live where we work. Oshawa Lawn Care is a family business, so the person quoting your lawn is the one accountable for how it looks in August.

Oshawa sits in cool-season grass country: Kentucky bluegrass, perennial ryegrass and fescues that love our springs and struggle through hot, dry stretches and long snowy winters. Caring for those grasses on clay-heavy Durham soil is the whole job, and it is the only kind of work we do. More on that in our lawn guides.

If something is not right, you call us and we fix it. That is the whole policy. Whether by email, phone or a wave from the driveway, our team is easy to reach, and quotes are always free.

Frequently asked questions about Oshawa Lawn Care

What range of services does Oshawa Lawn Care provide for comprehensive lawn care?

Lawn mowing, weed control, aeration, fertilization, insect and grub control, disease control, plus seasonal work: spring and fall cleanups, leaf removal, dethatching, overseeding, lawn repair and sod installation.

Is Oshawa Lawn Care local?

Yes. We are a family-owned business based in Oshawa, and we serve homes and businesses across Durham Region and nearby communities.

How does Oshawa Lawn Care’s weed control service work?

We identify the weeds first, then apply targeted treatments on a 6 to 8 week cycle, and re-treat at no extra cost if weeds come back between visits.

Why is lawn aeration crucial for a healthy lawn?

Core aeration opens up compacted clay soil so water, air and nutrients can reach the roots. In Oshawa the best window is mid-August to mid-September.

How does lawn fertilization contribute to the growth and health of my lawn?

Season-matched feeding, typically 3 to 4 applications a year, keeps cool-season grasses thick and green and helps them out-compete weeds.

What methods does your insect control use to keep my lawn pest free?

We inspect to confirm the pest first, usually grubs or chinch bugs, then treat with the least disruptive effective option, with organic choices available.

What kinds of lawn diseases can be effectively treated on your lawns?

The common Oshawa culprits: snow mould, brown patch, dollar spot, red thread, rust and fairy rings. Most respond to corrected watering and mowing plus targeted treatment.

Do you provide services for commercial properties as well?

Yes. We maintain office parks, retail properties and multi-unit residential complexes on scheduled programs, alongside our residential work.

What are the benefits of regular lawn maintenance?

A lawn cut and fed on schedule grows denser, resists weeds, insects and disease on its own, and costs less over a season than rescuing a neglected one.

How can I schedule a service?

Request a free quote with the form below, call (289) 481-1361, or email contact@oshawalawncare.ca. We reply within one business day, Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 6 PM.