Green Lawn Fertilizing is the largest locally owned lawn care company in the Philadelphia Tri-State region. We have been listed in the Philadelphia 100 five times years and INC 5000 9 of the last 10 years based on our rapid growth as a family owned business. We owe our tremendous growth as a business to building honest, trustworthy relationships with our customers and employees. Every aspect of our business is focused on our commitment to providing superior customer service and we take great pride in being A rated on Angie’s list as a result. From day one, when our owner, Matt Jesson, founded Green Lawn Fertilizing, our mission was to become a leading independent green industry company by providing a superior customer experience. 20 years later we feel confident that we have achieved that goal as we have overall exemplary online reviews including over 400 A ratings on Angie’s List! We were recognized among all small or medium sized businesses in the region by the Greater Phialdelphia Chamber of Commerce as their "Customer Service Excellence" award winner. We have also been listed as Lawn and Landscape Magazine’s #9 Lawn Care Company in the country. We are also active members of: NALP, NPMA, LCAP, PPMA and Project Evergreen's Green Care for Troops.
The whole process was smooth and the services were performed as promised.
Description of Work: Easy call to the company to schedule the work. Came when promised (over 60 miles) and completed the aeration and over-seeding in an efficient, quality manner. Would do work with them in the future. I highly recommend Green Lawn Fertilizing for their lawn care.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$105
Response from Green Lawn Fertilizing
Member, Thank you for the quality review! We appreciate your business and are glad to hear you were completely satisfied!
Martin Z.
11/2012
5.0
lawn treatment
 + -1 more
The serviceman was very thorough, He went over the bare areas repeatedly to make sure the aeration and seeding would produce grassy surfaces. I felt the price was fair.
Description of Work: aerating and seeding lawn
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$120
Lori K.
11/2012
4.0
lawn treatment
 + -1 more
contractor did not follow instructionson calling when on his way
Description of Work: lawn aeration and over seeding
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$75
William B.
11/2012
5.0
lawn treatment
 + -1 more
The whole process was conducted in a very professional manner, from scheduling the appointment to completing the job. The gentleman who did the work took the time to explain what would be done and how, then he did the aeration and over seeding. He then explained what should be done with watering for the next 6 weeks. He was very knowledgeable and polite. No effort was made to sell me any additional services, which I really appreciated and keeps them at the top of my list for the next time I need professional lawn services. I highly recommend Green Lawn.
Description of Work: I hired Green Lawn to aerate and over seed my yard - about 5,000 sq. ft.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$75
Kate Y.
11/2012
5.0
lawn treatment
 + -1 more
From beginning to end, everything went well.
Description of Work: We had our front lawn aerated and over seeded.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$90
John B.
11/2012
5.0
lawn treatment
 + -1 more
arrived on time, did job promptly, explained work done and future options
Description of Work: core aeration and seeding
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$75
Roy M.
11/2012
5.0
lawn treatment
 + -1 more
Everything went well. Great follow up!
Description of Work: Service was great! Very responsive to phone calls and email! Used a different service last year with terrible results. My lawn already had grass growing and the bare spots are filling in! Excellent job!
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$75
Response from Green Lawn Fertilizing
Thanks Member! We're glad the bare spots are filling in!
Richard C.
11/2012
4.0
lawn treatment
 + -1 more
I called Green Lawn to find out more about the Angie offer of $75/4000 sq. ft. of lawn to aerate and overseed ( a great price) and they called up my address on Google earth, estimated the size of lawn to treat, said it was 7000 sq. ft. and that this would be an additional charge of only $45, for a total of $115. They said it would be about 2 weeks to schedule, reasonable, so I agreed. I did ask that they call ahead so I could see what was done, but someone misunderstood that, and one day I just saw this guy driving over my lawn on a “riding aerator” which punched 1/2” diameter plugs about every 6” all over the lawn. After that, he spread seed over the lawn, packed up and left. The whole process took about an hour. Ideally I should have been called 2 days before he came and told to mow the lawn prior to seeding, but after talking to someone at the office, turned out to be less of an issue in the cool weather of fall.
Description of Work: The lawn was aerated with a motorized plug aeration device (looked like a riding mower), then overseeded.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
3.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$115
Response from Green Lawn Fertilizing
Member, we appologize for the misunderstanding. Someone will be reaching out to you soon.
richard paul R.
11/2012
4.0
lawn treatment
 + -1 more
So far the yard looks fine. They came and did the job. They were thorough and everything seemed to have turned out well.
Description of Work: They provided lawn aeration and fertilization.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$85
Jack W.
11/2012
4.0
lawn treatment
 + -1 more
They guy who came was nice and knew what he was doing. He came and got the job done quickly and we will see how our yard looks in the spring.
Description of Work: They provided lawn aeration and seeding.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
value
3.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
Vicki R.
11/2012
5.0
lawn treatment
 + -1 more
They did a great job. They were very cooperative as the tech had a little problem with accessing a portion of our lawn with their equipment. They just did extra work in a separate part of the yard that was easier to access.
Description of Work: They came and provided aeration and fertilized my lawn.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$75
David C.
11/2012
4.0
lawn treatment
 + -1 more
Didn't have to do anything. The said they would be there, they came and did exactly what they agreed upon.
Description of Work: They fertilized and seeded the lawn for the winter
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$75
Lila G.
11/2012
4.0
lawn treatment
 + -1 more
It was easy to schedule the service. They showed up unexpectedly (without calling first), but they left a note about the service and the quality of our lawn. The results will be fully visible in a few months, but it looks like they did a good job.
Description of Work: Lawn aeration and over-seeding treatment for fall.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$75
Mary Ann M.
11/2012
5.0
lawn treatment
 + -1 more
Great job...great price. Excellent service.
Description of Work: Lawn aeration and overseeding.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$125
Timothy C.
11/2012
4.0
lawn service, lawn treatment
 + 0 more
Performed services as promised. Had to reschedule work due to mix-up in address. Company honored price.
Description of Work: airated and over seeded lawn. Up to 4000 sf on original coupon. $15 each additional 1000 sf.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$100
Noel & Susan S.
11/2012
3.0
lawn service, lawn treatment
 + 0 more
When we spoke to them about scheduling the appointment they indicated it would be about two weeks before they came out and that they would call a few days prior. What actually happened was they showed up unannounced in a few days and performed the aeration and seeding. The problem was that we had lawn furniture,etc that had to me worked around and therefore it was not a compete aeration and seeding. It was our intention to move all things off of the lawn before the service but we never had the opportunity to do so. It's too bad as we really liked the price and would likely had used them again but customer service is important and this one experience showed they didn't do the little things necessary for a great customer experience.
Description of Work: Aeration and seeding of lawn
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
5.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
3.0
$75
Response from Green Lawn Fertilizing
We're so sorry to hear about this. With 10,000 residential customers, communication with our customers is key to running a successful business. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to earn your business back.
Jon M.
10/2012
5.0
lawn treatment
 + -1 more
The company was very prompt and on-time. Since the service was over-seeding, time will tell whether the over-seeding was effective.
Description of Work: The company came and aerated and over-seeded our lawn.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
Melissa H.
10/2012
5.0
lawn treatment
 + -1 more
They came when they said they would. They didn't try to sell us anything we didn't need.
Description of Work: They did some aerating and seeding.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$75
Response from Green Lawn Fertilizing
Thanks for your business! We look forward servicing your neighborhood and community in the near future!
nicole C.
10/2012
4.0
lawn treatment
 + -1 more
cancelled once due to weather. rescheduled. no big deal. missed entire side of lawn. called company to let them as we also agreed to starter and winterizing fertilization and didnt want it to be missed again. said they will send out crew to seed side of lawn they missed and will note on account that the yard outside of fence is part of property. will update when they come to finish job.
Description of Work: paid $75 for aeration and seeding.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$75
Response from Green Lawn Fertilizing
Customer, I just wanted to make you aware there was a note on your account made during that time and we did indeed come back out 5 days later to service the other side of the fence. If you have any other questions please feel free to contact us directly. Thank you for your business.
H. R.
10/2012
1.0
lawn treatment
 + -1 more
So far not so good. I hope it gets better. I bought the airation and seeding and they did not call me to tell me when they were coming. I called yesterday to see what was happening. They said it was scheduled to perform service that day. Thursday Oct. 11,2012. I was happy and looking forward to getting home to see what was done. When i got home I saw nothing different. I called this morning and they told me that the technician was there and completed the airation and seeding. After talking to Christy to convince her that NOTHING was done... she called the tech who said he was there and mentioined a Moped in the back yard...I nor my neighbor have a Moped. He went to the wrong house. OK so he made a mistake..my address is posted in a very visable manner. Christy said the tech left an invoice and sign on the lawn...nothing on my lawn. Again OK a mistake was made......I was told that they can not get to me until later next week........that is when i really wasn't happy. Up until now i figured things happened that they can't go back and change but now they are in control. That is what seperates good service from bad service. The response should have been..."sorry sir we will be out today" that would have given me a good feeling. Now I will need to cut my lawn again and still they have alot to prove before I have them perform any other service or recomend them. The bottom line is Mistakes happen that is when the rubber meets the road in regard to service.
Description of Work: So far not so good. I hope it gets better. I bought the airation and seeding and they did not call me to tell me when they were coming. I called yesterday to see what was happening. They said it was scheduled to perform service that day. Thursday Oct. 11,2012. I was happy and looking forward to getting home to see what was done. When i got home I saw nothing different. I called this morning and they told me that the technician was there and completed the airation and seeding. After talking to Christy to convince her that NOTHING was done... she called the tech who said he was there and mentioined a Moped in the back yard...I nor my neighbor have a Moped. He went to the wrong house. OK so he made a mistake..my address is posted in a very visable manner. Christy said the tech left an invoice and sign on the lawn...nothing on my lawn. Again OK a mistake was made......I was told that they can not get to me until later next week........that is when i really wasn't happy. Up until now i figured things happened that they can't go back and change but now they are in control. That is what seperates good service from bad service. The response should have been..."sorry sir we will be out today" that would have given me a good feeling. Now I will need to cut my lawn again and still they have alot to prove before I have them perform any other service or recomend them. The bottom line is Mistakes happen that is when the rubber meets the road in regard to service.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
value
5.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
4.0
$75
Response from Green Lawn Fertilizing
Sir, you were absolutely right. Our tech did the wrong property - by mistake. However, he did come back out within 6 days to complete your service. If you have any other questions or concerns please contact us directly. We greatly appreciate your business and hope that you have nothing but positive things to say about Green Lawn in the near future. Thanks again! Green Lawn
ALBERT (Rick) S.
10/2012
3.0
lawn treatment
 + -1 more
I have questions regarding how they estimate property measurements. I purchased a $75 deal and then they quoted me for $310.00 based upon information they indicate was found on satellite imagery. It is doubtful I would use them again.
Description of Work: I purchased a Big Deal from Angie's List for work from this company.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
value
1.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
$75
Response from Green Lawn Fertilizing
Sir, Thank you for your comments and bringing this to our attention. Just to make you aware, our company uses fly-over pictometry to quote and give out estimates. This is much more comprehensive and concise than satellite imagery—there is a difference. We have nearly 10,000 customers within PA, DE and NJ. We are an honest, local lawn care company. We wouldn't steer you wrong. It's sad to see you wouldn't use/recommend us again simply because you think our estimate was wrong. Please let us know if there is anything else we can do. Thanks in advance, Green Lawn
Marie M.
09/2012
3.0
lawn service, lawn treatment
 + 0 more
When I contacted Green Lawn I signed up for fertilization and flea & tick control, as well as aeration and seeding. After their first visit, I reviewed the bill left and noticed that the grass was fertilized and the flea & tick control was not done. I contacted the sales rep, who is a very nice guy, and told him what happened. He informed me that the mistake was on their end (the flea & tick control was somehow deleted from my job). At the company's expense, the flea & tick control was applied within a few days. I recommended Green Lawn's services to a neighbor who signed with them. For some reason, Green Lawn did not show up when they were suppose to to treat the neighbor's grass, but did send them a bill. My neighbor cancelled their service. I was still willing to give them a shot until I received a call from them in early September in which I was told the grass would be aerated and seeded withiin a few days. I told the company rep that I scheduled the aeration and seeding for October because I knew that the temperature at night should be cool when this process is done. The company rep told me I was wrong; I called the sales rep and he told me I was right. After thinking the entire Green Lawn experience over, I decided it best to cancel completely.
Description of Work: fertilization and flea & tick control; aeration and seeding
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
3.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
3.0
$45
Response from Green Lawn Fertilizing
Sir, We apology for any inconvenience and, or lack of communication. I hope we can provide you with superior services and customer service sometime in the near future. Please let us know if there is anything else we can do to earn your business back.
Matthew L.
09/2012
5.0
lawn treatment
 + -1 more
The price was reasonable. The service was great. I haven't had any issues so far. The applications/treatments seem to be working. I will absolutely continue to use them.
Description of Work: I use Green Lawn Fertilizing for six applications throughout the year.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$200
Response from Green Lawn Fertilizing
Thank you for your continued business!
N T.
05/2012
5.0
lawn treatment
 + -1 more
Went very well. Other than having a private gardener, the service was excellent so far.Still have several more treatments to go this year. Expect all will continue to improve our lawn.
Description of Work: Company gave me an estimate over the phone of what our lawn needed via a satellite view. They showed up when they said they would. I've talked with them a few times on the phone with questions. They were very helpful as was the technical man when he came out. The lawn is looking better already with only two weed and feeds and one lime treatment. I am supposed to be getting two free insect control applications with the next 2 treatments.I'll reaport back to Angie.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
James S.
05/2012
5.0
lawn treatment
 + -1 more
They just started. So far, the work has been good.
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Service Categories
Lawn Fertilization & Treatment,
Pest Control,
Lawn and Yard Work,
Lawn Irrigation,
Landscaping
FAQ
Green Lawn Fertilizing is currently rated 4.5 overall out of 5.
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 7:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday: 7:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday: 7:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Green Lawn Fertilizing accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Green Lawn Fertilizing offers free project estimates.
Yes, Green Lawn Fertilizing offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Green Lawn Fertilizing does not offer a senior discount.
No, Green Lawn Fertilizing does not offer emergency services.
No, Green Lawn Fertilizing does not offer warranties.
Green Lawn Fertilizing offers the following services: Lawn fertilizing & weed control. Tree & shrub program. Flea & tick program. Perimeter pest program. Lime applications. Grub control. Aeration. Seeding. Mosquito control. Fungicide program.