Lawn Care & Landscaping Prices in Texas (2026)

Service	Price Range	Unit
Weekly Mowing	$35 – $55	per visit
Mulching	$45 – $65	per cubic yard (installed)
Spring / Fall Cleanup	$150 – $300	per service
Hedge Trimming	$50 – $120	per service
Aeration	$80 – $160	per service
Fertilization	$50 – $120	per application
Leaf Removal	$100 – $250	per service

Prices reflect typical residential properties in Texas. Properties in Austin, Dallas, and Houston metro areas may see higher rates. Rural areas and smaller towns tend toward the lower end of these ranges.

What Affects Landscaping Prices in Texas?

Texas is a massive market with significant price variation across regions:

• Year-round growing season. In South Texas and along the Gulf Coast, grass grows nearly 12 months a year. This means more mowing visits per year (35–42 vs. 28–32 in North Texas), which can lower the per-visit price since landscapers have more consistent revenue.
• Lower cost of living. Compared to the Northeast or California, Texas operating costs are significantly lower. No state income tax, cheaper insurance, and more affordable labor all keep prices competitive.
• Water restrictions. Drought conditions and municipal water restrictions are common in Central and West Texas. This creates demand for drought-tolerant landscaping, xeriscaping, and efficient irrigation — services that command premium pricing.
• Competition density. Texas has one of the highest concentrations of landscaping businesses per capita. In the DFW metroplex alone, thousands of operators compete for residential work, which keeps mowing prices lower than you would expect for a major metro.
• Warm-season grass types. Bermuda, St. Augustine, and Zoysia dominate Texas lawns. These grasses grow aggressively in heat, requiring frequent cuts during summer months.

Average Lawn Sizes in Texas

Texas lots tend to be larger than the national average. Suburban developments in the DFW, Houston, and San Antonio metros typically run 0.15–0.35 acres. Older neighborhoods and rural properties commonly exceed 0.5 acres, with many properties in Hill Country and East Texas sitting on 1–5 acres.

New-construction subdivisions (common in Frisco, Kyle, New Braunfels) have smaller lots — often 0.1–0.15 acres — which keeps per-visit mowing prices in the $30–40 range.

Seasonal Considerations for Texas Landscapers

Spring (March–May)

The busiest booking period. Bermuda and St. Augustine lawns green up in March, and clients want their properties cleaned up fast. Pre-emergent herbicide applications, bed edging, mulching, and the first mow of the season all hit at once. Landscapers who are not fully booked by mid-March are behind.

Summer (June–August)

Peak heat means peak growth for warm-season grasses. Weekly mowing is mandatory. Temperatures regularly exceed 100°F, making crew endurance a real factor. Many Texas landscapers start routes at 6:30 AM and wrap by 2 PM to avoid heat illness. Irrigation repair and tree trimming are strong summer add-ons.

Fall (September–November)

Overseed season for those maintaining year-round green (ryegrass over dormant Bermuda). Fall cleanups are lighter than in the Northeast since Texas has fewer deciduous trees, but leaf removal in neighborhoods with mature oaks and pecans is still a solid revenue source.

Winter (December–February)

Growth slows or stops in North Texas. Most landscapers shift to hardscape projects, fence repair, and equipment maintenance. In South Texas (San Antonio and south), mowing continues year-round on a reduced schedule.

How to Price Your Landscaping Business in Texas

• Account for the extended season. Texas landscapers can bill for 35–42 mowing weeks per year (vs. 26–30 in northern states). This means you can price per-visit lower while still hitting strong annual revenue per account.
• Set route-based pricing. With Texas sprawl, drive time between properties matters. Price properties along efficient routes lower to fill your schedule; isolated properties get a premium.
• Use a calculator for consistency. A mowing price calculator helps you avoid underpricing, especially when quoting larger Texas properties.
• Offer irrigation services. Texas heat and drought make irrigation maintenance a high-value add-on. Even basic sprinkler checks and head replacements are $75–150 per visit.
• Differentiate on reliability. The Texas market has high turnover among landscapers. Showing up consistently and communicating well will win you clients, even at a slight premium.