Gardening & grounds maintenance

Gardening & grounds maintenance in the United States

Updated 1 November 2026

In November 2026, garden maintenance in the United States typically costs $70 to $120 per visit, and a typical gardener job is quoted at $110 to $200. Landscaping maintenance averages about $300 per month. These are approximate figures from sellers' websites. For current offers, describe the plot on BlaBlaPrice: the AI asks for the area, the work needed and your date, then looks through local prices in your city.

Licenses for landscapers

The rules depend on the state. Some states need no formal license for landscaping, while others use a tiered system that separates general landscaping from pesticide application and irrigation. California requires a license for any landscaping project that costs more than $500. One state's landscaper rules require a $10,000 surety bond, and pesticide applicator licenses are a separate credential. Ask the gardener which license they hold and whether the work includes pesticides.

Season and the plot

Regular lawn work runs from June to August, when mowing and watering are at their peak. December to February brings mostly winter tidying, so the work is lighter and the price per visit may be quoted differently. If you want the same crew through spring, book a regular schedule before the busy season starts.

How plots are measured and priced here

Give the area in square feet or acres. A quote for half an acre is very different from a quote for a small front garden, so the size matters more than the number of visits. Ask whether the price includes green waste removal, and whether it is per visit, per week or per month, because the total changes with the schedule.

What to write in your request

Describe the work you need, the plot area, the number of plants, the condition of the ground, whether waste must be removed, how often you want a visit and the date you want to start. Give your city (New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston or Phoenix) and your budget.

You can get offers for garden and grounds maintenance through BlaBlaPrice. Write your request in the chat, and gardeners registered on BlaBlaPrice reply with their own price, visit schedule and terms. Your contact details stay hidden until you choose whom to exchange them with, and you can send your request link to a gardener you already know. See Household services for related work, or Trash removal if you need garden waste hauled away.