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TruGreen Reviews 5,782

TrustScore 2.5 out of 5

2.7

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Review summary

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Evaluating 177 reviews, most reviewers were unhappy with their experience overall. Many customers reported that the products were ineffective, with lawns looking worse after treatments, including issues with weeds persisting or even increasing, and grass dying or developing bald spots. People also frequently experienced poor customer service, citing difficulties reaching representatives, unfulfilled promises, and unauthorized charges for services. There were numerous complaints about the quality of service, including technicians not completing jobs, spraying during rain, damaging plants, or leaving gates open. Conversely, a small portion of people felt satisfied with the service, praising individual technicians for their professionalism, knowledge, and helpfulness in maintaining their lawns. Some customers also noted that their lawns looked great after using the service and appreciated the advice provided by the staff.

What people talk about most

Service

Customers had ambiguous experiences with service, with some expressing satisfaction, while others reported... See more

Staff

Consumers find staff to be ambiguous, with many reviewers praising technicians for being knowledgeable,... See more

Product

Users describe negative interactions with product, with many reporting that the products are ineffective or... See more

Customer service

People report negative experiences with customer service, citing extremely poor communication and a lack of... See more

Quality

Clients share negative opinions on quality, with many reviewers expressing disappointment that their lawns... See more

Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

I am not sure your lawn experts are recognizing the GRUBS in my back yard area. I saw the signs of their beetles emerging and need to ensure the eggs they laid don't survive into worms and eat up any... See more

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

TruGreen has outstanding customer service but their service department is very disappointing, and this is my second year of their service and they have failed this year in providing pre notifications... See more

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Feels like a scam. I prepaid for my 2026 service, but was still charged for applications this year. When I called to cancel, she applied coupons instead of canceling, so I had to reiterate I was cance... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Your local technicians are excellent! The Wilmington, NC field supervisor, Tanner, is excellent! Your communications systems are questionable! I referred 2 local neighbors to join True Green in Jan... See more

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Company details

  1. Lawn Care Service
  2. Arborist and Tree Surgeon
  3. Pest Control Service
  4. Soil Testing Service

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TruGreen has been the trusted choice for easy and affordable lawn care for over 50 years. We provide aeration, overseeding, fertilization, weed control, and other services tailored to your lawn's needs. We also offer tree and shrub care as well as defense against mosquitoes and other outdoor pests. We believe life should be lived outside, and our tailored lawn plans and expert specialists help us serve our community and loyal customers every day.

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TruGreen Guarantee

Our work is backed by the TruGreen Guarantee

Our work is backed by the TruGreen Guarantee
TruGreen will gladly visit your property as needed between scheduled visits to ensure your satisfaction. Guarantee applies to annual plan customers only.

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2.7

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TrustScore 2.5 out of 5

6K reviews

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I’m noticing my grass is not growing…

I’m noticing my grass is not growing and it’s still very bald and weeds are still in the grass I’m just so sad about this

March 18, 2026
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Reply from TruGreen

Hi Patty, thank you so much for reaching out and for taking the time to speak with our care team further about this. We are happy to hear you've been in contact with your local TruGreen team. Please don't hesitate to reach out if there is anything else we can help you with!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fast

Fast! My grass was greener by the time he was done!!

March 16, 2026
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Reply from TruGreen

We're so happy you're pleased with the results so far, Joe! Thank you for sharing your experience!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I requested a change to my service date…

I requested a change to my service date due to a conflict.
Waiting for new date.

March 18, 2026
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Reply from TruGreen

Hi Jean, our team is happy to help with this! Can you please send us an email at reviews@trugreenmail.com so we can better assist you?

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The job was done well

The job was done well. I did speak to tech but just limited, he was busy.

March 18, 2026
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Reply from TruGreen

Hi Jorge, we're happy to hear you had a great experience! If you ever have any post-service questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at reviews@trugreenmail.com. Our team is happy to help.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Professional Service

We enjoy the scheduled service and advice to keep our yard and bushes looking their best.

March 16, 2026
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Reply from TruGreen

So happy to hear this, Douglas! Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

My glass looks sparse and dry after the…

My glass looks sparse and dry after the fertilizer was put on.

March 10, 2026
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Reply from TruGreen

Hi Chris, we are sorry to hear this! Our team has reached out and left a voicemail with a good callback number so they can assist you further.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Prompt arrival and got everything done

Prompt arrival and got everything done. I was surprised at the price, but needed to get the leaks fixed.

March 18, 2026
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Reply from TruGreen

Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review, Dennis! We appreciate the feedback.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I’m still a customer

I’m still a customer

March 1, 2026
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Reply from TruGreen

Hi Craig, thanks for taking the time to leave us a review! We are happy to have you as a TruGreen customer.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

ABSOLUTELY THE WORSE COMPANY

March 15, 2026
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Reply from TruGreen

Hi there, we're sorry to hear you had a negative experience with our services. If you have any additional details to share, please email us at reviews@trugreenmail.com so our team can get in touch and help reach a resolution. Thank you.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

don't waste your time or money

They came twice and weeds were clearly still living. They missed many weeds. But they were able to kill my cactus I had planted. I guess I should have walked them around and showed them the weeds. The 2nd guy who came was in the back yard less than 1 minute so I doubt he did anything. Please do not waste your money. They cannot deliver.

March 6, 2026
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Reply from TruGreen

Hi Georgia, we are sorry to hear our services didn't meet your expectations. Please email us at reviews@trugreenmail.com with your name and account number and we will have our team review this. We look forward to hearing from you.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I was scheduled for a aeration service…

I was scheduled for a aeration service 3/13/2026. Tech, arrived and spoke briefly with me regarding how he was going to proceed. Very professional and courteous. The problem was with his aeration equipment, which was leaking gasoline onto my lawn every time he lifted the unit up to rotate it into a different direction. When I addressed this, he did swap out equipment however the damage is now done and the grass will now start dying in multiple areas where the gas leaked onto the lawn.

March 13, 2026
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Reply from TruGreen

Hi Walter, we are so sorry to hear this was your experience with us! Please email us at reviews@trugreenmail.com with your name and address so we can speak with you directly and help make this right. We look forward to hearing from you.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I got a call from a salesman by the…

I got a call from a salesman by the name of Chris asking if I had question and if he could assist me. I explained to him that I was staying with my current vendor and he hung up on me. Now I see why there rating is so low. Poor customer service!!!

March 4, 2026
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Reply from TruGreen

We're disappointed to hear this, Jay. Please email reviews@trugreenmail.com with your contact information and any extra details about this situation, and our team will assist you from there. Thank you!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

When I enrolled

When I enrolled, the sales representative specifically told me that my upfront payment would cover a full year of service from May to May. Only after signing up did I learn that this was not the case and that I had actually paid for a much shorter “season”—approximately seven months, not the twelve months I was promised. This was misleading and does not reflect what was communicated at the time of sale.
Despite completing the service period, my lawn shows no noticeable improvement, and it looks no better than it did before TruGreen began treatments. When I called to cancel, I was informed that my service would automatically renew without any prior notice and that additional charges would begin. I never agreed to ongoing, automatic charges, nor was I informed they would occur.
During my cancellation call, the representative attempted to place blame on me for the lack of results, suggesting that I should have contacted TruGreen during the season. I disagree. As a paying customer, I should not have to monitor the quality of a service I already paid for. The expectation is that TruGreen performs the job correctly the first time, without requiring the customer to follow up to ensure it is done properly.
This experience has been frustrating, misleading, and far below the standard of service I was promised and expected.

May 13, 2025
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Reply from TruGreen

Hi William, we’re sorry to hear that your experience was unsatisfactory. Thank you for the chance to review your account in order to resolve your situation. Please email us at reviews@trugreenmail.com with your name and address. We look forward to hearing from you.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Company constantly sending spam emails…

Company constantly sending spam emails to me, into a country they don't even work in, emailed them 3 times now it seems I have been blocked but have reported them to the FTC, sounds like another thanks for the cheque and dissappear company, avoid.

March 2, 2026
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Reply from TruGreen

Hi Bob, thank you for bringing this to our attention. Please email us at reviews@trugreenmail.com with your contact information as well as any additional details so our teams can review and get in touch. Thank you!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

We were Tru Green customers for almost…

We were Tru Green customers for almost 40 years, until this past December. Started getting calls from them that they hadn't received payment for the last treatment of the year, checked with Bank, yes check had cleared, so why the calls, when checking with the bank, they found that the check had been signed and cashed, but not by Trugreen. After a few calls to trugreen, I was told by customer service that someone associated with trugreen had stolen and cashed several checks. Noone from the company ever contacted us with this info, I had to ask for a refund, they weren't offering one. This has caused a major headache, bank accounts had to be closed, much stress, and never an explanation or apology, needless to say, no longer trust doing business with this company.

December 15, 2025
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Reply from TruGreen

Hello Cheryl, thank you for allowing us to provide lawn care services for you and your lawn throughout the years. Our goal is to provide a hassle-free service, and we would like to apologize for letting you down. We would like the chance to review your account and provide assistance. Please email us at reviews@trugreenmail.com and our care team will follow up with you. Thank you so much.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Terrible lawn service

We started the service the first guy never showed he went to the wrong house sprayed their yard and never came to redo our yard. We paid over 1700 to have our yard done front and back.. the guys that did come only sprayed the front and left after 5 minutes never touching the back yard. It was a fight to get the service cancelled. Terrible company

February 19, 2026
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Reply from TruGreen

Hi Randy, we are sorry to hear about your recent service experience. We would love to help you out further with this. Could you please send us an email at reviews@trugreenmail.com? Thank you!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Tru Green has ruined my whole front…

Tru Green has ruined my whole front yard.I used to have grass in my front yard,but after their treatments my front yard is mostly mud.

July 3, 2025
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Reply from TruGreen

Thank you for taking the time to review us, Morris. Our team takes great pride in providing our customers with quality lawn services, and we’re truly sorry you weren’t pleased with your results. We would like to learn more about your experience and assist in resolving this issue. Could you send us an email at reviews@trugreenmail.com so we can get in touch? Thank you!

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