Lawn Doctor of Boston
Lawn Doctor of Boston
Lawn Doctor of Boston provides lawn-care and pest-control treatments in Boston and nearby communities. Jim Norton founded the local franchise, and Tom Norton handles day-to-day ownership.
Business Highlights
- The franchise describes itself as small, family-owned and local.
- Its technicians are licensed pesticide applicators.
- Its satisfaction guarantee covers unsatisfactory Maintainer Care applications.
Service Area
Boston, Milton, Quincy, Weymouth, Dedham, Needham, Braintree, Hingham, Framingham, Newton, and surrounding areas.
Featured Local Business
Lawn Doctor of Boston is one of 7 landscapers ProsGrade lists in Boston, Massachusetts.
12 services listed, including Lawn fertilization, Weed control and Core aeration and overseeding. Open Monday to Saturday. Rated 4.9 from 967 reviews.
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How This Business Compares
How Lawn Doctor of Boston compares with the other 6 landscapers on ProsGrade in Boston, using public Google ratings and review counts.
- Ranks in the top half of the 7 Boston landscapers on ProsGrade by Google rating and review volume.
- Has the most Google reviews (967) of the 7 Boston landscapers on ProsGrade.
- One of 6 Boston landscapers on ProsGrade rated 4.7 or higher from at least 10 reviews.
Services Covered
12 services- Lawn fertilizationSlow-release, nutrient-enriched materials; Turf Tamer ground-metered application equipment
- Weed controlPre-emergent, crabgrass and broadleaf weed control
- Core aeration and overseeding
- Power seeding
- Tree and shrub care
- Soil enrichment
- Lawn pest controlGrubs, fire ants, army worms and sod webworms
- Mosquito and tick control
- Outdoor pest control
- Home pest barrier
- Annual lawn care programsFour to six green-lawn applications throughout the year
- pH balancing and lime
Reviews
What customers say
Customers praise the helpful staff and clear, practical lawn-care guidance. One customer valued a written summary of care steps after asking questions. Others point to tangible lawn improvements: one says a monthly plan eliminated bare spots and reduced brown patches, and another says the lawn has never been thicker or healthier.
Customer Reviews
Debra Cramer
Danne Davis
Love Lawn Doctor. The monthly week and fertilizer plan has eliminated bare spots, reduced brown patches and thwarted the many weeks. Well worth it. Btw, I added some sod.
Tracy Lee
Curt Carpenter
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Frequently Asked Questions
How often does Lawn Doctor of Boston schedule service?
Service visits are usually scheduled four to six weeks apart, with scheduling handled automatically.
Do customers need to be home or prepare the lawn?
Customers do not need to be home, but gates should be unlocked and yard entrances accessible. The grass should not be too long, and the lawn should be clear of debris.
How long should customers stay off the lawn after treatment?
Lawn Doctor recommends waiting 24 hours before normal lawn activity. It says this gives products time to settle or dry.
Does Lawn Doctor of Boston mow lawns or treat mulch beds?
No. It focuses on grass treatment rather than mowing, and its products are designed for turf use only, not mulch beds.
What does Lawn Doctor of Boston do if a Maintainer Care application falls short?
The franchise says it will reapply the application at no additional charge or refund the last application. The local franchisee decides which remedy applies.








