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Oasis Turf & Tree vs. TruGreen: Which is Better?

Written by Rob Reindl | Sep 1, 2026, 1:59:59 PM

Finding the right lawn care company can feel overwhelming. With so many reputable providers offering different programs, pricing, and levels of service, it's not always easy to know which one will deliver the results you're looking for.

Oasis Turf & Tree and TruGreen are two trusted lawn care companies serving homeowners throughout the Cincinnati area. While both companies provide professional lawn care services, they differ in their approach, program offerings, pricing, and customer experience.

At Oasis Turf & Tree, we believe that making an informed decision starts with having honest, transparent information. That's why we openly share our pricing and create comparison articles like this one. Rather than telling you why we think we're the best, we want to give you an objective look at how we compare with other well-known lawn care providers.

In this article, we'll compare Oasis Turf & Tree and TruGreen side by side, covering the strengths and limitations of each company so you can confidently decide which lawn care provider is the best fit for you and your property.

Quick Answer: Oasis Turf & Tree and TruGreen are two reputable companies that provide services such as Lawn Care, Tree & Shrub Care, Perimeter Pest Control, Mosquito Control and Ant, Flea, & Tick treatments. The primary difference is that Oasis Turf & Tree is a locally owned Ohio company serving Cincinnati, Dayton, and Northern Kentucky, while TruGreen operates nationwide. Homeowners who value personalized recommendations, local expertise, and treatments tailored to their property's specific needs may find Oasis Turf & Tree to be a good fit. Homeowners looking for a nationally available provider with standardized service programs and the convenience of a company that operates across much of the country may prefer TruGreen, especially if they relocate frequently or want a provider with a broad service network.

 

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About Oasis Turf & Tree

Oasis Turf & Tree has been helping homeowners create healthier, greener lawns for nearly two decades. We proudly serve communities throughout the Greater Cincinnati, Dayton, and Northern Kentucky areas with custom-formulated Lawn Care treatments, Tree & Shrub Care, Perimeter Pest Control, and Mosquito Control services.

Our philosophy is simple: educate homeowners first, and provide a worry-free lawn care service, as we believe that your time is valuable, and should be spent on things other than worrying about your lawn.

Oasis Turf & Tree specializes in premium lawn fertilization, weed control, tree and shrub care, perimeter pest control, mosquito control, and lawn aeration and overseeding. Our team combines local expertise with high-quality products to provide long-term lawn health rather than short-term green-up.

We're the best fit for homeowners who:

  • Value transparency
  • Want a localized lawn care program
  • Are looking for a trusted local company that prioritizes education, communication, and lasting results

About TruGreen

TruGreen is one of the largest lawn care companies in the country, serving homeowners through hundreds of locations across the United States. Its nationwide footprint allows it to offer standardized lawn care programs supported by decades of industry experience.

TruGreen's approach focuses on delivering convenient lawn care services through treatment plans designed for a wide range of properties. Rather than building fully customized programs, the company offers several service packages that homeowners can choose from based on their needs and budget.

The company specializes in lawn fertilization, weed control, aeration and overseeding, tree and shrub care, lawn insect and disease control, and mosquito and outdoor pest treatments.

TruGreen is a good fit for homeowners who:

  • Value the convenience of working with a large, established company
  • Prefer selecting from pre-built service plans
  • Want a provider with widespread availability

 

Side-by-Side Comparison

Oasis Turf & Tree and TruGreen both offer similar services, but the experience of working with each company can be quite different. They differ in size of the business, service philosophy, pricing and customer support.


How Oasis Turf & Tree and TruGreen Differ


Category

Oasis Turf & Tree

TruGreen

Years in Business

Serving homeowners since 2005

Serving homeowners since 1973

Service Area

Services Dayton, Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky

Services homeowners nationwide

Company Size

Local, family-owned business with around 100 employees

Large, national lawn care company with around 14,000 employees

Lawn Care Programs

Multiple customized lawn care programs tailored to local soils

Multiple standardized lawn care programs

Fertilization and Weed Control

Aeration & Overseeding

Tree & Shrub Care

Mosquito Control

Perimeter Pest Control

Customer Support

Local office locations with local experts

Local branches supported by national customer service network

Approach

Focuses on long-term relationships, personalized recommendations, and regional expertise

Uses standardized processes and resources developed for nationwide usage and consistency


 

How Lawn Care Services Differ

Oasis Turf & Tree and TruGreen both offer professional lawn care solutions, but their programs are built differently. Understanding what each company includes and where they differ can help you determine which option is the better fit for your lawn and budget.

 

Oasis Turf & Tree Lawn Care Programs

Program

What’s Included

Average Price Per Treatment

Gold

  • 6 lawn health care visits
  • Oasis Soil Health Bionutrition
  • Specialized Weed Control
  • Pre-emergent Crabgrass Control
  • Nutsedge Control
  • Free Service Calls
  • Free Guaranteed Grub Control
  • Free Guaranteed Surface Insect Control
  • Free Crabgrass Control Booster

$103.40

Platinum

  • Everything in Gold + Double-pass Core Aeration

$146.23

Diamond

  • Everything in Platinum + Overseeding and Starting Fertilizer

$217.06

 

Oasis Turf & Tree offers three lawn care program options, with each tier building on the services included in the previous one. The Diamond Lawn Care Program is the most comprehensive option available.

 

TruGreen Lawn Care Programs

Program

What’s Included

 

TruBasic

  • TruGreen Lawn Assessment
  • Nutrients
  • Weed Control

$57.30

TruCore

  • Everything in TruBasic +
  • Gauranteed Satisfaction 
  • Preventative Grub Control 

$45.18

TruPro

Everything in TruCore +
    Aeration

 

$52.45

 

TruGreen also offers three lawn care program options with a similar tiered structure. However, each program includes fewer services than the comparable programs offered by Oasis Turf & Tree.

 

How Tree & Shrub Care Services Differ

In addition to their lawn care programs, Oasis Turf & Tree and TruGreen both offer professional Tree & Shrub Care services designed to help maintain the health, appearance, and longevity of your plants. While both companies provide treatments to protect trees and shrubs from harmful effects, the specific services, treatment schedules, and level of customization offered by each program may differ.

 

Oasis Tree & Shrub Care

Program

What’s Included

Average Price Per Treatment

Tree & Shrub Care

  • 7 Tree & Shrub Health Care Visits
  • Oasis Soil Health Bionutrition
  • Insect Control
  • Specialized Mite Control
  • Expert Advice
  • Free Service Calls

$119.70

 

TruGreen Tree & Shrub Care

Program

What’s Included

 

Tree & Shrub Care

  • 7 Applications
  • Root Zone Fertilization
  • Insect and Mite Control
  • Disease Control
  • Horticultural Oil
  • Horticultural Fertilization
  • TruGreen Certified Expertise

$77.48

 

Oasis Turf & Tree and TruGreen both offer seven-visit Tree & Shrub Care programs, but the services included differ. Oasis Turf & Tree includes Soil Health Bionutrition, expert advice, and free service calls, while TruGreen includes root zone fertilization, disease control, horticultural oil, and horticultural fertilization.

 

How Mosquito Control Services Differ

Oasis Turf & Tree and TruGreen both offer mosquito control programs to help homeowners enjoy their outdoor spaces with fewer biting pests. While both companies aim to minimize mosquito activity around your property the overall approach may vary.

Oasis Turf & Tree Mosquito Control

Program

What’s Included

Average Price Per Treatment

Mosquito Control

  • 5 Mosquito Control treatments
  • Treatments Targeting Mosquito Hot Spots
  • Reduces Mosquitoes by up to 90%
  • Licensed Mosquito Control Experts
  • Free Service Calls

$106.40

 

TruGreen Mosquito Control

Program

What’s Included

Average Price Per Treatment

Mosquito Control

  • 5 Applications
  • Targeted Control
  • TruGreen Expertise
  • Added Protection

$85.56

 

Oasis Turf & Tree and TruGreen offer similarly structured Mosquito Control programs, each including five scheduled treatments and targeted mosquito control. At Oasis Turf & Tree, however, we state that our treatments reduce mosquito populations by up to 90% and we include free service calls, while TruGreen highlights added protection and its certified expertise.

 

How Perimeter Pest Control Services Differ

Oasis Turf & Tree and TruGreen both offer Perimeter Pest Control services designed to help protect homes from common household pests.

Oasis Turf & Tree Perimeter Pest Control

Program

What’s Included

Average Price Per Treatment

Perimeter Pest Control

  • 5 Pest Control Treatments
  • Free Service Calls
  • Licensed Pest Control Experts
  • Reduces Indoor Pests by up to 90%
  • No need to be home for treatments
  • No chemicals indoors

$87.50

 

TruGreen Perimeter Pest Control

Program

What’s Included

Average Price Per Treatment

Perimeter Pest Control

  • 4 Pest Control Treatments
  • Targeted Pest Control
  • Seasonal rotation of products
  • TruGreen Pest Expertise
  • No Home Entry

$112.20

 

While the two programs share a similar purpose, at Oasis Turf & Tree, our Perimeter Pest Control treatments are proven to reduce indoor pest activity by up to 90%. TruGreen does not publicly provide comparable effectiveness statistics for its Perimeter Pest Control program.

 

How Ant, Flea, & Tick Services Differ

Oasis Turf & Tree and TruGreen both offer Ant, Flea, & Tick treatments as optional services that can be added alongside their lawn care programs.

Oasis Turf & Tree Ant, Flea, & Tick

Program

What’s Included

Average Price Per Treatment

Ant, Flea, & Tick

  • 3 ant, flea, & tick treatments

$56.40

 

TruGreen Ant, Flea, & Tick

Program

What’s Included

Average Price Per Treatment

Ant, Flea, & Tick

  • 5 ant, flea, & tick treatments

$71.83

 

Oasis Turf & Tree provides Ant, Flea, & Tick treatments as a bundled add-on for customers enrolled in any lawn health care program, making it easy to combine pest management with ongoing lawn care services.

TruGreen offers Ant, Flea, & Tick treatments as a standalone service, and no bundled program options are listed on their website.

 

Pricing Differences

Now that we've compared what each program includes, let's take a look at how they compare in terms of price. When it comes to comparing pricing between the two companies, neither company has a fixed price.

Pricing can depend on:

  • Lawn size
  • Desired services
  • Property condition
  • Location

Lawn Care Pricing

 

Oasis Turf & Tree Lawn Care Pricing

Program

Average Price Per Treatment

Gold

$103.40

Platinum

$146.23

Diamond

$217.06



Trugreen Lawn Care Pricing

Program

Average Cost Per Treatment

TruBasic

$57.30

TruCore

$45.18

TruPro

$52.45

 

 

Tree & Shrub Care Pricing

 

Company

Average Price Per Treatment

Oasis Turf & Tree

$119.70

TruGreen

$77.48



Mosquito Control Pricing

 

Company

Average Price Per Treatment

Oasis Turf & Tree

$106.40

TruGreen

$85.56

 

Perimeter Pest Control Pricing

 

Company

Average Price Per Treatment

Oasis Turf & Tree

$87.50

TruGreen

$112.20



Ant, Flea, & Tick Pricing

 

Company

Average Price Per Treatment

Oasis Turf & Tree

$56.40

TruGreen

$71.83

 

Oasis Turf & Tree is a less costly option on average compared to TruGreen for Ant, Flea, & Tick treatments, as well as Perimeter Pest Control Treatments.

TruGreen is a less costly option on average compared to Oasis Turf & Tree for Lawn Health Care services, Tree & Shrub Care services, and Mosquito Control services.

 

At Oasis Turf & Tree, we recognize that our services aren't always the lowest-priced option. Instead of competing to be the cheapest, we focus on providing the greatest value. Our programs are built around customized recommendations, premium professional-grade products that aren't available in retail stores, and experienced technicians, including the highest number of licensed technicians in the state of Ohio.

We are committed to providing high-quality service that reflects the trust our customers place in us and the investment they make in their lawn.

 

How Customer Experience Differs

Although Oasis Turf & Tree and TruGreen both provide professional lawn care services, the customer experience differs due to the way each company operates and delivers its services.

Customer Experience

Oasis Turf & Tree

TruGreen

Company Structure

Operates through multiple local offices serving only customers in specific service areas

Operates as a national lawn care company with locations across the United States, with no service parameters

Customer Support

Customers are able to communicate with their local office and talk to team members who are familiar with the area and the common property issues that homeowners face

Homeowners can access customer support through a national customer service network

Technicians

Homeowners typically work with the same technicians throughout the season, depending on routing and scheduling

Technicians may vary depending on scheduling, routing, and local operations

Recommendations

Service recommendations are provided based on technician observations and the property's specific needs; they are unique to each homeowner

Programs follow standardized treatment plans that may be adjusted as needed for local conditions

Service Approach

Focuses on localized services and property-specific care

Focuses on standardized programs delivered across a large service network

Communication

Direct communication with a local team familiar with the property and the homeowner

Communication is available through customer service representatives and online account tools

Areas Serviced

Services Cincinnati, Dayton, and Northern Kentucky

Provides lawn care services across much of the United States

 

Pros and Cons of Oasis Turf & Tree and TruGreen

Oasis Turf & Tree and TruGreen are both reputable options for homeowners looking for professional lawn care. However, like any lawn care provider, each company has its own strengths and limitations.

 

Oasis Turf & Tree

 

Pros:

  • Local expertise
  • Personalized recommendations
  • Consistent service
  • Multiple service plans
  • Strong customer relationships

Cons:

  • Limited service area
  • Smaller company
  • Can be more costly

 

TruGreen

 

Pros:

  • Nationwide availability
  • Well-known brand
  • Multiple service plans
  • Extensive resources

Cons:

  • Less personalized experience
  • Technician consistency may vary by location
  • Service quality can differ by location

 

Your Lawn Deserves the Right Partner

Both Oasis Turf & Tree and TruGreen can help homeowners achieve healthier lawns. The right choice depends on what matters most to you. If you value personalized local service and a customized treatment plan, Oasis may be the better fit. If you prefer the convenience and consistency of a nationwide provider, TruGreen may be the right choice.

Choose Oasis If:

Choose TruGreen If:

You prefer working with a regional company

You prefer working with a nationwide company

You want personalized lawn care recommendations

You want a simple one-size-fits all lawn care plan that will get the job done

You want to build a long-term relationship with your local lawn care provider

You move frequently and want a lawn care company that is flexible and can be utilized anywhere

You value local expertise

You're not interested in localized treatments and feedback

 

To learn more about whether Oasis Turf & Tree's Lawn Care Program is the right fit for your property and lawn care goals, read our blog, "What Results and Impact Can I Expect During My First Year with Oasis Turf & Tree?"

If you're ready to transform your lawn into the outdoor Oasis of your dreams, get a free quote by filling out the form on our website or call (513) 697‑9090 to speak with one of our Turf & Tree Specialists.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Do Oasis Turf & Tree and TruGreen both offer free quotes?

Yes, Oasis Turf & Tree and TruGreen both offer free quotes.

How long does it take to see lawn care results?

At Oasis Turf & Tree, we recognize that lawn care is a cumulative process. Although you will begin to see small improvements in your lawn after the first treatment, we recommend assessing progress after an entire year of treatments to see the full effect.

Do Oasis Turf & Tree and TruGreen require contracts?

No, Oasis Turf & Tree and TruGreen don’t require homeowners to sign contracts.

 

Rob Reindl 

August 20th, 2026