What Should I Buy For 4 Acres, Lawn, Gardening, Etc?

2. Average Cost to Mow a Lawn

Price Model	Typical Cost
Per Hour	$25 - $60
Per Square Foot	$0.01 - $0.04
Per Acre	$150 - $200
Flat Rate	$30 - $80

a. Lawn Mowing Prices Per Hour

Hours	Cost Range
1	$25 - $60
2	$50 - $120
3	$75 - $180
4	$100 - $240
5	$120 - $300

b. Cost to Mow a Lawn Per Square Foot

Most mowing pros do not charge by the square foot. For smaller properties, expect to pay between $0.01 and $0.04 per square foot.

c. Lawn Mowing Cost Per Acre

Property Size in Acres	Cost Range
1	$150 - $200
2	$250 - $350
3	$350 - $500
5	$450 - $650
10	$500 - $750

the average lawn mowing price is $30 to $80 per visit

d. Grass Cutting Service Prices

On average, mowing your lawn ranges between $30 and $80 per visit. Most companies charge a flat rate per visit for grass cutting based on hourly rates or the size of your property.

3. Average Lawn Care Costs

On average, landscape maintenance costs between $125 and $430 for a one-time service. Most companies charge a flat rate after estimating your property's size based on satellite images or an initial visit.

Services could include:

A cut
Weeding
Trimming
Pesticide treatment
Fertilization
Aeration
Insect and weed control

Some companies price lawn projects individually while others have yearly, monthly or weekly packages. A longer contract includes multiple visits and can lower the cost per service by up to 25%.

**Complete Lawn Care and Maintenance Costs**
Price Model	Typical Cost
Per Hour	$25 - $60
Weekly	$50 - $200 per visist
Monthly	$100 - $300 per visit

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a. Lawn Care Pricing Chart

4. Lawn Mowing & Maintenance Cost Factors

The final cost of lawn mowing and maintenance services may rely on several additional factors including:

Lawn size
Features like trees, fences or boulder to work around
Your lawn's current health and condition
Your pro's travel time to and from your house
Steep hills

5. FAQs

a. Is it worth paying for lawn care?

Investing in a grass cutting service is worth the cost if you're busy and don't have the time to do it yourself. You also get the benefit of grass treatments designed to maintain and improve its health.

DIY Grass Cutting	Professional Lawn Mowing
Free (minus mower rental or purchase)	$30-$80 per service
Requires 2 hours of work each week	Saves 2 hours of weekly work
Requires some expertise	Expertise and experience
Done anytime	Requires research to find the right company

b. Is it cheaper to pay someone to mow your lawn?

You can save money up front by hiring someone to mow your lawn since you won't need to buy your own mower. Buying a lawnmower costs $80 to $500. Large, ride-own mowing tractors can be as much as $2,500. Over the long run, you may save more money by owning your own equipment.

c. What's included in a lawn maintenance vs. lawn care service?

Some companies offer more than standard lawn care packages. They might offer fertilizer or weed control applications. They'll also provide tips for the types of grass that work best in different climates and with different soils.

A full-care lawn service can even install new grass or lay pallets of sod. For physical landscape changes like tree pruning or shrub removal, consider hiring a landscaper instead.

d. How much should you charge for lawn mowing?

As an independent contractor, you should generally charge between $20 and $40 per hour. Always try to charge by the hour to make sure you're receiving good compensation for the time you spend.

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