How Much Does it Cost to Maintain a Lawn in Columbia?

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Lawn maintenance Columbia costs vary depending on what services will be included and how frequently will you need it, plus your location. Some of the services covered in a Columbia lawn maintenance service are lawn mowing, soil fertilizing, watering of plants and trees, aerating, dethatching, and overseeding. Lawn mowing can cost around $150 to $270 depending on the size of the lawn and if there are hard to reach areas like slopes, water, and tree edges. Soil fertilizing costs $250 to $350. Fertilizing your lawn is important to keep your land stable and your plants healthy. Watering can add costs to your water consumption bill so make sure that you are watering your lawn based on its needs. Aerating is around $300 to $450. It is the process used after winter to let air, water, and nutrients get to the roots of the grass. Dethatching is less affordable from aerating but can yield the same results. Overseeding costs play between $800 and $1,200. Overseeding is important in lawn maintenance Columbia to make sure the continuous growth of grass when older patches of grass withered.

Estimated final cost for lawn maintenance

Item Quantity Fair Price
Treatment Chemicals Cost 215 Square Feet $9.98
Treatment Chemicals Labor 2 Hours $64.90
Totals - Cost to Maintain Lawns - 215 Square Feet $74.89
Average Cost Per Square Foot $0.37

How frequently should I apply fertilizer on my lawn in Columbia annually?

It is highly recommended to apply fertilizer at least every 4 to 5 weeks to keep your lawn green and healthy. In total, that is around 7 fertilizer applications in a year.

What is the most excellent time to seed in Columbia?

The most wonderful time of the year to seed lawns is early fall. You may also seed during spring time. However, you need to make sure that the tender and newly germinated seed will have enough supply of water to withstand the scorching condition during summer time.

Should the fertilization company in Columbia be licensed?

Absolutely. It is a law that all companies which apply any sort of fertilizer or pesticide have to secure a license issued by the state to be able to operate.

When is it advisable to mow after applying fertilizer on the lawn in Columbia?

You may need to wait for 24 to 48 hours before mowing or cutting down your lawn if it is a liquid fertilizer that has been applied. However, you may proceed to mow right after application if it is a granular fertilizer.

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Lawn maintenance Columbia cost may also depend on how frequently you want or need the service or if the service company will charge you on a per hour, weekly or monthly basis. Lawn maintenance price may range from $100 up to $300 per month. If you choose to hire a gardener, the price may vary on the charging agreement. Gardeners may charge around $70 to $150 depending on the size of your lawn to be maintained and the tasks that need to be done. If it is an ongoing lawn maintenance job, some companies may offer a discount.

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    G E Fielder & Associates

    Rating: 60
    6345 Woodside Ct. 
    ColumbiaMD  21046
  • 2

    Brickman Group

    Rating: 63
    9250 Rumsey Rd. 
    ColumbiaMD  21045
  • 3

    Brickman Group

    Rating: 70
    10451 Twin Rivers Rd. 
    ColumbiaMD  21044
  • 4

    brasher design

    Rating: 79
    5560 Sterrett Pl #300. 
    ColumbiaMD  21044
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    D L & L S Inc

    Rating: 60
    5229 Even Star Pl. 
    ColumbiaMD  21044
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    ANGELS GREEN LANDSCAPING

    Rating: 57
    10457 WATERFOWL TER. 
    ColumbiaMD  21044