When it comes to hiring a landscape maintenance company, pricing can feel all over the place.
Why does one quote come in at $200 and another at $550… for the same-size yard? The truth is, it’s rarely apples to apples. So let’s break it down.
What Actually Drives the Cost of Maintenance?
Here are the biggest factors that impact what you'll pay for landscape care:
- Size and complexity of your property: A flat, grassy lawn takes a lot less time than a sloped property with beds, hedges, and ornamental plantings. More detail = more hands-on care.
- Level of service: Are you looking for someone to mow and go? Or a team who’ll keep your beds weeded, your shrubs pruned, and your plants looking their best year-round?
- Frequency and consistency: Weekly visits tend to cost more than bi-weekly, but its almost never half the cost despite getting half the visits. This is because the costs of things like gas, equipment, trucks, and maintenance are the same regardless of the number of visits per year. Weekly visits also lead to healthier, better-looking landscapes and fewer surprises down the line.
- Additional Services included in property care plan. We often include pine straw, mulch, lawn aerations, and irrigation service plans in our property care plans.
- Quality of crew and tools: A well-trained crew using professional-grade, battery-powered tools brings efficiency and care without the noise or fumes of traditional equipment.
A Sample Price Range for Intown Atlanta
To give you a ballpark, here’s what homeowners typically invest each month for weekly service:
- Small (<¼ acre) are typically $350–$600
- Medium (¼–½ acre) are typically $450–$750
- Large (½–1 acre) are typically $650–$1,000+
- Estates (1+ acre) need to be custom priced.
Every property is different, and every client values different things.
How to Get the Best Value (No Matter Who You Hire)
If you’re comparing quotes, ask these questions to help decode what’s actually included:
- How often will a crew be on-site?
- Are the same people visiting each week?
- Will someone be monitoring the health of my plants?
- What happens if something goes wrong?
- Are there options for sustainable or low-noise equipment?
What We Believe at Plants Creative
We price based on time, training, and the level of care required to help your landscape thrive. We invest in our people, in battery-powered tools that are better for your neighborhood, and in building relationships that last.
We may not be the cheapest. But if you value consistency, communication, and a partner who sees your yard the way you do, we might be the right fit.
Need help figuring out what kind of care is right for you? Let’s talk: https://plantscreative.com/contact
