In order to compare Lawn Doctor lawn care vs TruGreen lawn care we wanted to take as unbiased an approach as possible. To do this we will take you through the steps we used and the results.
Step 1: ChatGPT – We entered the following prompt into ChatGPT: Can you give me a detailed breakdown of the comparison of services between Lawn Doctor and TruGreen?
Here are the direct results provided by ChatGPT:
Here’s a detailed breakdown comparing Lawn Doctor and TruGreen across key service areas:
1. Service Offerings
| Feature | Lawn Doctor | TruGreen |
|---|---|---|
| Lawn Fertilization | ✅ Custom-blended fertilizers | ✅ Traditional & organic options |
| Weed Control | ✅ Pre-emergent & targeted weed control | ✅ Pre-emergent & targeted weed control |
| Pest Control | ✅ Mosquito, tick, & perimeter pest control | ✅ Mosquito, tick, flea, and grub control |
| Aeration & Seeding | ✅ Power seeding & core aeration | ✅ Core aeration & overseeding |
| Tree & Shrub Care | ✅ Available in select locations | ✅ Full program for trees & shrubs |
| Soil Enrichment | ✅ pH balancing & lawn revitalization | ✅ Lime soil amendment available |
| Sod Installation | ❌ Not offered | ❌ Not offered |
| Irrigation Services | ❌ Not offered | ✅ Sprinkler maintenance & repair in some locations |
2. Service Customization
| Feature | Lawn Doctor | TruGreen |
|---|---|---|
| Customized Plans | ✅ Tailored treatments based on soil testing & local conditions | ✅ Standardized plans with some customization |
| No Contracts | ✅Pay-as-you-go available | ❌ Contracts required for most plans |
| Satisfaction Guarantee | ✅ 100% satisfaction, reapplications included | ✅ “Healthy Lawn Guarantee” with reapplications if needed |
3. Treatment Methods
| Feature | Lawn Doctor | TruGreen |
|---|---|---|
| Application Method | ✅ Proprietary Turf Tamer® equipment ensures even application | ✅ Spray & granular treatments applied by technicians |
| DIY vs. Professional | ✅ Offers do-it-yourself products for homeowners | ❌Only professional application |
| Organic Options | ❌Limited availability | ✅ Some locations offer organic programs |
4. Customer Experience & Support
| Feature | Lawn Doctor | TruGreen |
|---|---|---|
| Local vs. National | ✅ Locally owned franchises, community-focused service | ❌ Nationwide corporate structure |
| Technician Consistency | ✅ Often same technician visits | ❌ Different technicians per visit |
| Scheduling | ✅ Flexible, including one-time services | ❌ Predetermined service schedules |
| Customer Reviews | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Often praised for personalized service & reliability | ⭐⭐⭐Mixed reviews, with complaints about contracts & customer service |
5. Pricing & Value
| Feature | Lawn Doctor | TruGreen |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing Transparency | ✅ Online quotes available, straightforward pricing | ❌ Requires call or consultation for exact pricing |
| Affordability | ✅ Competitive pricing, tailored plans | ✅ Often lower introductory pricing but higher renewal rates |
| Upselling Practices | ❌ Minimal upselling, only recommended treatments | ❌ Frequent upselling and contract renewals |
6. Best For…
- Lawn Doctor: Best for homeowners looking for customized, local service, no long-term contracts, and high-quality treatments with proprietary technology.
- TruGreen: Best for homeowners who prefer standardized plans, want comprehensive tree & shrub care, and don’t mind corporate structure & contracts.
Final Verdict
If you prefer personalized, flexible services with local expertise, Lawn Doctor is a better choice. If you want a larger national company with more standardized offerings and tree/shrub care, TruGreen may be a better fit.
Would you like any additional details on specific services?
Overall ChatGPT did a good job of comparing the services offered however we did notice a few inaccuracies.
- Lawn Doctor does not offer DIY solutions
- Lawn Doctor has Organic solutions
- As far as we could tell TruGreen does not require a call or consultation for exact pricing, it can be done online
- ChatGPT also inaccurately put an ❌ next to Upselling Practices for Lawn Doctor instead of a ✅. It should be a positive comparison that there is minimal upselling by Lawn Doctor.
Step 2: Pricing – We used the same address to get a price quote from both Lawn Doctor and TruGreen with similar services provided.
The address we used was the following 873 N. Spring Lane Spanish Fork UT 84660. Lawn Doctor and TruGreen both had similar square footage for this lawn. Both companies included 7 total applications in the quote which included Grub Control.
Lawn Doctor pricing came out to $65.00 per application for a total of $450.00 for the year
TruGreen pricing came out to $75.95 per application for a total of $531.65 for the year.
Both services offer 50% off of the first application for new customers and both offer a 5% discount if you pay upfront.
The follow is based on 2,500 sq foot lawn:
| Feature | Lawn Doctor | TruGreen |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ✅$65.00 per application | ❌$75.95 per application |
| First Service Discount | ✅ 50% Off | ✅50% Off |
| Prepay Discount | ✅ 5% Off | ✅5% Off |
Step 3: Reviews – We kept this part as simple as possible using a Google search to compare reviews. We searched for the term “lawn care service spanish fork”. Here are screenshots of the results we found for both Lawn Doctor and TruGreen:
TruGreen had a rating of 3.2 with 275 reviews. TruGreen was also accredited with the BBB. Lawn Doctor had a rating of 5.0 with 74 reviews. Lawn Doctor had custom photos indicating local ownership. TruGreen had standard photos indicating corporate ownership.
Conclusion: As we mentioned at the beginning of the comparison we want to remain as unbiased as possible. We will simply leave the conclusion to you!
