How much should lawn care cost in Atlanta (landscaping, price)

[atlcharm]

Currently my guy charges me $75 every two weeks. That is $150 per month. I can't afford that anymore. He weed eats, edge and cuts the lawn. He does a fabulous job but when I put it in perspective $150 seems astronomical. What are you paying?

[atlcharm]

He keeps my flower beds clean too but I don't think that is much work.

[rcsteiner]

Originally Posted by atlcharm

Currently my guy charges me $75 every two weeks. That is $150 per month. I can't afford that anymore. He weed eats, edge and cuts the lawn. He does a fabulous job but when I put it in perspective $150 seems astronomical. What are you paying?

I pay $35 every two weeks for mowing and edging, but even though our overall lawn isn't small (.42 acres) about 40% is wooded. I'm sure that helped to reduce the cost.

I also pay another company $40 perhaps 8-10 times a year to seed, fertilize, and weedkill the yard.

[graywolf73]

I pay $40 a week plus an additional $40 per month for weed and feed. So you're not overpaying, in fact, it's very reasonable.

[City Fanatic]

Originally Posted by rcsteiner

I pay $35 every two weeks for mowing and edging, but even though our overall lawn isn't small (.42 acres) about 40% is wooded. I'm sure that helped to reduce the cost.

I also pay another company $40 perhaps 8-10 times a year to seed, fertilize, and weedkill the yard.

Why don't you do it yourself?

[BobKovacs]

Our yard is around 1/3 of an acre, and we pay $40 every two weeks to cut, weed eat and edge. Unless you've got a very large yard or elaborate landscaping, you can probably do better. Generally, the "guy with a trailer" that advertises in the local papers is less expensive that the big lawn care "companies", and will do just as good of a job- sometimes better, since you're dealing directly with the owner, rather than employees.

[atlcharm]

Originally Posted by graywolf73

I pay $40 a week plus an additional $40 per month for weed and feed. So you're not overpaying, in fact, it's very reasonable.

Wow. I don't get weed and feed though.

[atlcharm]

Originally Posted by BobKovacs

Our yard is around 1/3 of an acre, and we pay $40 every two weeks to cut, weed eat and edge. Unless you've got a very large yard or elaborate landscaping, you can probably do better. Generally, the "guy with a trailer" that advertises in the local papers is less expensive that the big lawn care "companies", and will do just as good of a job- sometimes better, since you're dealing directly with the owner, rather than employees.

Thanks bob. Yes my yard is much smaller than yours.

[atlcharm]

Originally Posted by City Fanatic

Why don't you do it yourself?

I've tried that before. Let's just just say it didn't work out. I'm willing to pay. I just don't want to overpay and honestly can't afford $150 per month.

[atlantagreg30127]

My front yard is 1/2 acre. A neighbor who does yard work on the side mows and weed eats it about once every two weeks for around $30 per pop, and will fertilize it for a few dollars more when needed. Any extras are added as needed too, but "extras" usually don't need to be done nearly as often as just plain mowing/weed eating. My back yard is also 1/2 acre but I mow it myself due to my having several dogs that I don't want to be exposed to chemicals or fertilizers, etc.

So ask around. Even though you don't mind (or didn't) paying for a "pro" service, there might be someone near you who does the work much cheaper and just gets the basics done at a more reasonable price.