TruGreen is the best lawn care company for homeowners needing full-service lawn care due to its various plan options and flexible services. Weed Man makes sense for homeowners with specific lawn issues, such as mole control services.
Both companies feature similar services overall, so it boils down to availability: TruGreen services 48 states compared to Weed Man’s 37.
To help you decide which lawn care company best fits your lawn care needs, we researched and analyzed both lawn care companies. We compared their offerings, customer service experiences, additional services and service guarantees to determine key differences.
TruGreen vs. Weed Man: Our thoughts
We scored both lawn care providers using our in-depth methodology, which includes categories such as service options, reputation, industry certifications, state availability and alternative solutions. Based on their scores, we included TruGreen and Weed Man on our best lawn care services list.
TruGreen is our top choice due to its higher number of lawn care treatment plans, better convenience features and availability in 48 states. For example, TruGreen has an online chat tool that connects you to a customer service representative. In addition, TruGreen provides plan pricing online. Weed Man doesn’t offer either of those features.
However, Weed Man provides unique lawn and pest control services. If you need specific pest control services, such as mole and armyworm control, Weed Man makes more sense.
The table below shows key attributes of each lawn care provider.
| Metric | TruGreen | Weed Man |
|---|---|---|
| Our Score (Out of 5) | 4.9 | 4.3 |
| Number of Services | 11 | 24 |
| BBB Rating | A+ | B- |
| State Availability | 48 | 37 |
What services do they offer?
TruGreen and Weed Man have comparable service offerings. TruGreen provides more full-fledged lawn care service plans, while Weed Man features a larger number of individual lawn and insect control services.
TruGreen services
TruGreen offers 11 a la carte lawn care and pest control services. While secret shopping, we found that TruGreen varies its services based on geographic location. For example, TruGreen offers specific pest services in Colorado that it doesn’t offer in California.
The company includes many of these services, such as lawn fertilization and weed control, in its lawn care plans. TruGreen also provides tree and shrub control services, whereas Weed Man doesn’t. Below is the full list of services TruGreen offers.
- Grub control and prevention
- Lawn aeration
- Lawn disease
- Lawn fertilization
- Mosquito control
- Outdoor nuisance pest control
- Overseeding and seeding
- Perimeter pest control
- Soil amendment and treatment
- Tree and shrub care
- Weed control
Weed Man services
Weed Man provides 24 individual lawn care and pest control services. Similar to TruGreen, actual services vary based on your location. Weed Man has a “Find Locations” section on its website where you enter your ZIP code and choose a local branch nearest you. Once you select the branch, Weed Man displays the services the branch currently offers.
Our research found that Weed Man provides more specific lawn care and pest control services than TruGreen. Below is the full list of services Weed Man provides.
- Armyworm control
- Bermuda grass control
- Chinch bug management
- Core aeration
- Crabgrass control
- Dallis grass control
- Disease control
- Fertilization
- Fire ant management
- Flea and tick control
- Grub control
- Landscape bed and xeriscape control
- Mole control services
- Mosquito control
- Moss control
- Nutsedge control
- Organic lawn dressing
- Overseeding
- Perimeter pest control
- Soil pH control
- Soil revitalizer
- Surface insect control
- Vegetation control
- Weed control
Which has the best value?
Our research found that Weed Man and TruGreen charge similar lawn and pest treatment prices. However, TruGreen offers better value due to its wider network of local branches and convenience features, such as its mobile app and lawn size estimating tool. Weed Man offers solid value through its extensive treatment offerings, although it lacks many convenience features and TruGreen’s state availability.
TruGreen cost
Our secret shopping showed that TruGreen charges slightly more for its comprehensive annual plan than Weed Man. That said, TruGreen provides many more lawn care plan options.
For our quote, we used a 1,634-square-foot, single-family home with a 3,277-square-foot lawn in Denver. Your pricing and available services may vary based on location, lawn size and treatment needs. Below is a pricing breakdown of TruGreen’s services.
| Plan Name | Cost (per Visit) | Cost (per Year) |
|---|---|---|
| TruBasic | $76 | $380 |
| TruMaintenance | $72 | $432 |
| TruComplete | $70 + $238 aeration and overseed service | $728 |
| TruHealth | $72 | $504 |
| TruNatural | $151 | $755 |
| Preventative Grub Control | $88 | – |
| Tree and Shrub Care | $81 | $567 |
| Mosquito Defense | $92 | $460 |
| Outdoor Nuisance Pest Control | $79 | $395 |
| Mosquito and Outdoor Nuisance Pest Control | $142 | $710 |
| Perimeter Pest Control | $118 | $472 |
In addition, we obtained the average cost of TruGreen’s annual lawn care plans and single treatments through our February 2024 lawn care survey. The cost figures below differ from our quote due to various factors, such as the respondent’s location, lawn size and service choices, but you can get a better sense of pricing applied to real lawns.
| Service Type | Average Cost |
|---|---|
| Annual lawn care plan | $746 |
| Single service | $183 |
Weed Man cost
As mentioned above, Weed Man charges less for its comprehensive lawn treatment plan than TruGreen. However, Weed Man doesn’t offer nearly as many plan options as TruGreen. The Weed Man representative we spoke with for our quote said Weed Man includes the necessary treatments based on your lawn’s needs.
We used the same Denver address for our Weed Man quote to compare TruGreen and Weed Man pricing. Below is a breakdown of our Weed Man quote.
| Plan Name | Single Service Cost | Annual Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Lawn treatment plan | $60 | $540 |
We pulled our survey respondents’ average costs for Weed Man’s annual lawn plan and single services. The table below shows the average cost of each.
| Service Type | Average Cost |
|---|---|
| Annual lawn care plan | $627 |
| Single service | $128 |
TruGreen vs. Weed Man: Customer thoughts
We found that both TruGreen and Weed Man have unfavorable customer reviews on the Better Business Bureau (BBB). Through reading dozens of BBB customer reviews across various industries, we’ve noticed that disgruntled customers tend to post their negative experiences on the site, which may explain TruGreen’s and Weed Man’s bad ratings. Other third-party review sites, such as Google Reviews, feature more positive customer reviews.
TruGreen customer reviews
TruGreen has an A+ rating and a customer rating of 1.1 out of 5 stars. Common complaints include unauthorized lawn services, lackluster treatment results and cancellation difficulties.
Although its BBB customer rating is poor, TruGreen’s local branches hold higher ratings via Google Reviews — its Littleton, Colorado, location currently holds a rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars. An April review from Eric A. highlights the thoroughness of a TruGreen’s lawn technician, who went so far as to verify the correct procedure on an unfamiliar problem.
Weed Man customer reviews
Weed Man holds a customer rating of 1.0 out of 5 stars and a B- BBB rating. However, we only found 12 customer reviews on Weed Man’s BBB profile.
Like TruGreen, Weed Man’s local branches have more favorable customer reviews and over 1,000 individual ratings on Google Reviews. Weed Man’s Centennial, Colorado, branch has a rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars. Customers appreciate the professional lawn care and attention to detail Weed Man’s lawn technicians provide. A review from Eric D. praises the effectiveness of Weed Man’s lawn treatments. Eric also mentioned that subsequent lawn technicians were equally as thorough.
We also found a few complaints centered on persistent marketing tactics and door-to-door solicitation.
What about their service guarantee?
TruGreen and Weed Man offer service guarantees. However, you must meet extra requirements before TruGreen extends its service guarantee. Below is an overview of each company’s service guarantee.
TruGreen service guarantee
TruGreen’s service guarantee stipulates that it will reservice your lawn free of charge in between visits if you are unsatisfied with the previous service. However, TruGreen only extends its service guarantee to customers who purchase an annual lawn care plan. Single-service treatments don’t have a service guarantee.
Should you cancel your plan, TruGreen will refund the amount you paid if it exceeds the value of the services you received.
Weed Man service guarantee
Weed Man’s service guarantee is more robust than TruGreen’s since it applies to single-service treatments as well as annual plans. According to its terms and conditions, if you aren’t satisfied with a previous service, Weed Man will reservice your lawn within two business days of you contacting them.
In addition, Weed Man requires proof of lawn upkeep based on its technician’s instructions, which they leave after every treatment. Weed Man won’t reservice your lawn if you neglect your lawn’s upkeep.
If you choose to cancel your services, Weed Man could charge a $25 fee. If you’re signed up for the provider’s annual plan, it may charge you the difference between the plan price for services already performed and the individual service prices.
Final take: TruGreen provides more convenience, while Weed Man offers extra individual services
Our research shows that TruGreen and Weed Man are solid lawn care companies worth considering. We believe TruGreen outshines Weed Man overall because of its larger variety of lawn plans, state availability and convenience features. In addition, TruGreen provides tree and shrub services, which is a core service many lawn providers offer that Weed Man doesn’t.
However, Weed Man provides a better service guarantee, has a more affordable comprehensive plan and offers unique services.
It’s important to note that both companies don’t offer lawn maintenance services, such as lawn watering or lawn mowing. Before hiring a lawn care provider, we recommend requesting quotes from three companies to compare costs, services and guarantees.
Our rating methodology for lawn care companies
We researched full-service and subscription lawn care companies to help you choose the right provider for your lawn and budget. We compared full-service companies based on their service options, reputation, customer service availability and extra perks. Companies that offer specialty treatments, flexible scheduling and convenience perks scored more points. We rated subscription companies based on their plan options, cost and customer service.
We rated both types of companies using our comprehensive methodology. We score providers out of 100 points. Then, we divide the final score by 20 to obtain the 5-star rating we feature in our reviews.
BBB and Google Reviews ratings are accurate as of April 2024.
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