Service guide
Lawn care & maintenance
Maintenance is a subscription, not a project. Mowing, edging, blowing and seasonal cleanups run $100–$400 a month on a standard lot; fertilization, aeration and weed control are usually separate programs.
Updated November 2026
| Service | Planning range | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Mow, edge, blow | $40 – $120 per visit | Weekly in season |
| Monthly maintenance | $100 – $400 | 4–5 visits |
| Spring or fall cleanup | $150 – $600 | Once or twice a year |
| Fertilization program | $300 – $900 per year | 4–6 applications |
| Aeration & overseeding | $150 – $500 | Annual |
| Mulch refresh | $500 – $2,000 | Every 1–2 years |
Planning ranges. Lot size, access, grass type and local labor move them.
What a maintenance contract should say
- Visit frequency and window — weekly, biweekly, and what happens after rain.
- Cut height and clipping policy — bagged or mulched, and who decides.
- What is excluded — beds, hedges, leaves, irrigation repair, storm cleanup.
- Equipment and blade care — dull blades tear grass; ask how often they are sharpened.
- Price changes — annual increase, fuel surcharge, extra-visit rate.
- Insurance — general liability and workers' compensation.
A cheap mowing contract usually excludes edges, beds and cleanup, then bills them as extras. Compare the full monthly cost, not the mow line.
Lawn care or landscaping?
Choose lawn care if…
The yard's layout and beds are fine, and the recurring job is grass: mowing, feeding, aerating, weeds. You want a route-based company with a fixed monthly price.
Choose landscaping if…
The beds, lawn, drainage or hardscape need to change. That is a project with a design, a scope and a completion date — not a monthly visit.
FAQ
How much does lawn care cost per month?
Recurring mowing, edging and blowing runs about $100–$400 per month for a standard suburban lot, depending on lot size, visit frequency and local labor. Fertilization, aeration, overseeding and weed control are usually separate programs.
Is lawn care worth it?
It is worth it if you value the time and do not want to own and maintain equipment. It is not automatically cheaper than doing it yourself, and a bad mowing contract can damage a lawn through dull blades, scalping or wrong-height cuts.
How often should a lawn be mowed?
In the growing season, roughly weekly for cool-season grasses and every 7–10 days for warm-season grasses. The rule is to remove no more than one-third of the blade height at a time, which means frequency follows growth, not a fixed calendar.
What is the difference between lawn care and landscaping?
Lawn care maintains the grass: mowing, feeding, watering, aerating and weed control. Landscaping designs and installs the whole yard, including beds, plants, hardscape and irrigation. Many companies offer both, but they are priced and scheduled differently.