How much does landscaping & lawn care cost in 2026?

Mowing, yard cleanup, planting and landscape design for your outdoor space.

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Landscaping and lawn care covers regular mowing, edging and fertilizing, plus larger work such as planting, mulching, sod, sprinkler repair and full landscape design. Many homeowners hire a weekly or biweekly mowing service through the growing season and book cleanup or planting jobs in spring and fall. The season runs roughly March to October in northern cities and near year-round in warm cities. This page explains typical costs and how to choose a crew you can rely on.

Typical landscaping & lawn care prices in the US

JobTypical rangeNotes
Per mow / cut~$56Typical price for a single mowing visit
Weekly customer, per season~$1,450 per season (Apr-Oct)Season total for regular weekly mowing customers
Growing seasonMar-Oct in the north, near year-round in warm citiesSeason length varies by climate

Typical US ranges based on published HomeAdvisor / Angi / Thumbtack cost guides, checked November 2026. Your quote will vary by city, yard size and job scope -- always get 2-3 written quotes.

What affects the price?

Price level by city

Labour is the biggest variable. These are broad levels, not quotes — the national ranges above are the starting point, and the direction below tells you which way your city usually moves them.

CityTypical price level vs US average
New York, NYHigher — big-city labour runs well above the US average
Los Angeles, CAAbout average for a big US city
Chicago, ILAbout average for a big US city
Houston, TXAbout average for a big US city
Phoenix, AZAbout average for a big US city
Dallas, TXAbout average for a big US city
San Antonio, TXAbout average for a big US city
San Diego, CAAbout average for a big US city
Austin, TXAbout average for a big US city
San Jose, CAHigher — big-city labour runs well above the US average
Local expert note: The cheapest mow is rarely the best value if edging, trimming and cleanup are skipped. Ask exactly what each visit includes, and walk the yard with the crew on the first visit so expectations are clear.

How to keep the cost down

  1. Ask for a written price per visit and what it includes, such as edging and blowing
  2. Check reviews and ask for photos of recent local work
  3. Confirm the crew is insured in case of damage to the yard or home

Frequently asked questions about landscaping & lawn care costs

A single mow typically costs around $56. Weekly customers spend about $1,450 per season from April to October, though the total depends on yard size, location and what each visit includes. Get a written per-visit price before the season starts.

In northern cities the season usually runs March to October. In warm cities such as Phoenix, Houston or Miami, lawn care can be needed near year-round. Your local company can confirm the usual schedule for your area.

They are typical US ranges from published cost guides (HomeAdvisor, Angi, Thumbtack), checked November 2026. They are planning figures, not quotes — your actual price depends on your city, your home and the job. Always get two or three written quotes.

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