Yard maintenance services typically include lawn mowing, edging and whipper snipping, hedge trimming, weed control and green waste removal, either as a regular visit or a one-off clean-up. What is included in your quote should be spelled out before the work starts.
The core services
Most yard maintenance packages are built from a handful of jobs:
- Lawn mowing, including catching or removing clippings where needed.
- Edging and whipper snipping along fences, paths, beds and around trees.
- Hedge and shrub trimming.
- Weed control in lawns, garden beds and paths.
- Clearing leaves and debris and removing green waste.
Extras that are sometimes included
Depending on the provider, you may also be able to add pressure washing of driveways and paths, garden clean-ups, rubbish removal, mulching or planting. These are often quoted separately, so ask what is part of the regular visit and what is an extra.
Regular visits or one-off jobs
Maintenance can be a regular schedule, such as fortnightly or monthly, or a one-off clean-up to reset a yard. Many people start with a clean-up and then move onto a regular visit to keep it under control.
Questions worth asking in a quote
A good quote should make clear exactly what is covered. Ask:
- How often visits happen and what is done at each one.
- Whether green waste is taken away or left with you.
- What happens in wet weather or if the grass is overgrown.
- How pricing works: per visit, per hour or per job.
- Whether the provider is insured.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need to be home during a yard maintenance visit?
Usually not, as long as the yard is accessible, pets are secured and the provider knows about any hazards.
Is green waste removal included?
It depends on the provider and the job. Confirm it in the quote, especially for large amounts or overgrown yards.
Can I choose which jobs to include?
Yes. Many people book mowing and edging regularly and add hedge trimming or weed control seasonally.
How is a yard maintenance quote worked out?
Typically from the size and condition of the yard, the jobs required and how often. A free quote after seeing the property is the most accurate.