For lawn care in Lafayette, LA, Lafayette Master Landscaping mows, edges, feeds and weeds on a set weekly schedule, with the same uniformed crew and the same day every visit, for homes, HOAs and businesses.
How Much Does Lawn Care Cost in Lafayette, LA?
Weekly mowing on a typical quarter-acre Lafayette lot costs about $45 to $85 a visit, with edging, trimming and blowing included. Small lots start nearer $40 and half-acre yards run $85 to $120. A fertilization and weed control plan adds about $45 to $75 per treatment. Your written estimate fixes the price for the whole season.
Pricing drops a little on longer plans because the crew can route the work. Our most popular plan is 44 cuts a year, which means weekly mowing through the growing season and every other week in winter. Honestly, the set weekly day is what customers like best. We've found that a lawn mowed every week needs far less weed treatment than one mowed every other week, and on our 44-cut plan the crew is back every 7 days in season.
How a Lawn Care Visit Works
Every visit follows the same short routine.
Same Crew, Same Day
You get a set day each week, so you know when to move the dog and the toys.
Sharp Blades, Alternating Patterns
We sharpen blades every Friday or Saturday and change the cut pattern so mowers never wear ruts.
Right Mower for the Yard
Our decks run from 22 to 60 inches, so tight gates get a small mower and open lots get a big one.
Edge, Trim and Blow
Every visit ends with a clean edge, trimmed borders and driveway and walks blown off.
Lawn Care Prices
- Weekly mowing, quarter-acre lot: $45 to $85 per visit
- Small town lot: $40 to $55 per visit
- Fertilization and weed control: about $45 to $75 per treatment
- Core aeration: $90 to $180 per lawn
Prices are typical Lafayette ranges. Your written estimate sets your plan.
What Every Mowing Visit Includes
- Mowing at the right height for your grass
- Edging along walks and drives
- String-trimming fence lines and beds
- Blowing clippings off hard surfaces
- Clippings caught and recycled on request
- A tidy gate latch every time
Lawn Mowing, Fertilizing and Weed Control in Lafayette
A lawn is the one part of a house you cannot hide. Cut it right every week and the whole place looks cared for. Our lawn care plans cover mowing, edging, fertilizing, weed control and the seasonal jobs around them, so the yard stays even from March to November.
Lawn Mowing Service
Most Lafayette yards are St. Augustine, the thick, wide-bladed grass that goes dark green in summer. LSU AgCenter says to mow it at 2.5 to 3 inches in full sun and 3 to 3.5 inches in shade, and never to take more than a third of the blade at a time. We keep lawns above 3.25 inches because cutting it short is like shaving a dog in July. It looks neat and it stresses the animal.
Our crew carries mowers from 22-inch to 60-inch decks. The small ones fit through a standard gate, and the big ones finish open lots in minutes. We catch and recycle clippings on request, and we alternate the cutting pattern so mower weight does not leave ruts.
Lawn Maintenance Plans
You pick a schedule that fits the yard. We run plans from 26 to 52 cuts a year. A 52-cut plan is weekly all year, 44 cuts (the plan most customers choose) is weekly through the growing season and slower in winter, and 26 cuts is every other week. You get the same day every visit, and you can ask us to skip weekends or time a visit before a party.
Lawn Fertilization and Weed Control
Fertilizer feeds the lawn, and weeds feed on the same fertilizer if the timing is wrong. LSU AgCenter says to apply 1 pound of nitrogen per 1,000 square feet in April and again in June, never more than 3 pounds in a year, and to skip nitrogen from October through February. We apply a weed barrier in late winter and spot-treat what comes through. A soil test tells us whether your lawn needs lime.
| Season | What we do | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Late winter | Weed barrier, dead growth cleanup | Stops weeds before they sprout |
| April | First feeding, 1 lb nitrogen per 1,000 sq ft | Grass is fully green and growing |
| June | Second feeding, spot weed treatment | Keeps color through summer |
| October | Overseed thin spots, clean beds | Cooler weather helps roots |
Aeration, Overseeding and Lawn Repair
Core aeration pulls small plugs of soil out of the lawn so air and water reach the roots. It helps compacted clay yards the most. Overseeding spreads new seed over thin areas, and lawn repair patches bald spots after a dog run, a storm or a sprinkler leak. We schedule both in the cooler months.
Bush Shaping and Shrub Pruning
Hedges, roses and shrubs get trimmed on the same visit when you want them. We shape hedges to hold their form, prune roses and cut back dead growth, and leave the clippings off the lawn. Tree work above head height is not something we do.
Leaf Removal and Seasonal Clean-Up
Live oaks drop their old leaves in late winter, so Lafayette yards get raked twice a year. We blow and bag the leaves, clean the beds and haul it all away. A good fall and spring clean-up makes the next mowing season much easier.
More About Lafayette Lawn Care
Lawn Mowing for HOAs and Commercial Properties
We maintain over 95 commercial properties around Lafayette, including apartment complexes, HOAs, hotels, churches and cemeteries. Those jobs run on set weekly routes with notes on every visit.
Flower Bed Clean-Up
We pull weeds, cut back dead growth, edge and refresh mulch in your beds on a maintenance visit or as a one-time clean-up. It resets a bed that has gotten away from you.
Lawn Pest Control
Grubs, chinch bugs and armyworms hit Louisiana lawns in summer. We check for them on every visit and treat the problem spots, not the whole yard, when it makes sense.
Lawn Care FAQs
How often should I mow my lawn in Lafayette?
Weekly from about April through October, when St. Augustine grows fastest, and every other week in winter. Cut no more than a third of the blade at a time. Mowing weekly keeps the grass at a height that shades out weeds and holds moisture.
When should I fertilize St. Augustine grass in Louisiana?
LSU AgCenter schedules a pound of nitrogen per 1,000 square feet in April and again in June. Wait until the lawn has fully greened up, and skip nitrogen from October through February, because late feeding encourages large patch fungus.
What is the best day to have my yard maintained?
There is no best day. We set a day that fits your schedule and stick to it, and we can skip weekends or add extra attention before a party if you tell us ahead of time.
Do you offer free lawn care estimates?
Yes. We measure the lawn, talk through the plan and give you a written price for the season. There is no charge for the visit.
Our Other Landscaping Services
Landscape Design
A drawn plan for your beds, shrubs and walks, then the same crew plants it.Paver Patios and Walkways
Patios, walkways and driveway aprons laid on a packed stone base built for clay.French Drains and Yard Drainage
French drains, surface drains and downspout lines that dry out a soggy yard.Sprinkler Systems and Irrigation
Zoned sprinklers and drip lines that water the lawn and beds, not the street.Retaining Walls
Block walls and raised beds with gravel backfill and a drain behind them.Landscape Lighting
Low-voltage path, accent and patio lights on a timer, so the yard works after dark.Artificial Turf
Synthetic lawns, putting greens and pet turf laid on a compacted rock base.Flower Beds, Mulch and Seasonal Color
New beds, clean-outs, mulch, edging and seasonal color changes.Commercial Landscaping
Weekly grounds maintenance for apartments, HOAs, hotels, churches and businesses.
Contact Lafayette Master Landscaping
Send your name, number and a line about the yard. We call back to set a time for a free walk-through and a written estimate.
