A lawn service can buy back time, but only if the work you pay for is the work taking over your week. Mowing, edging, leaf cleanup, and improving a troublesome patch are different tasks. A package with an attractive monthly price may include some and leave others to you.

Estimate the time you usually spend on yard work during the growing season and choose the closest range. Use it to identify a sensible division of work, then compare the scope and seasonal cost of any service. Hours alone do not measure the health of your lawn or the value of gardening you enjoy.

How much time do you spend on yard work each week?

Choose a typical week in the growing season to find a practical way to divide the work and compare service costs.

Under 1 hour1–2 hours3–4 hours5+ hours

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