Cost by Hour Landscaping, above many other home-makeover tasks, remains incredibly labor-intensive. Homeowners tend to pay $50 to $100 per hour. Labor costs rely on your location since urban areas are more expensive than rural ones.

Soon after this merger, ServiceMaster decided that ChemLawn needed a total rebrand and that the name which had become well-known should be downplayed. Thus, TruGreen ChemLawn became the new moniker, and then finally just TruGreen.

Landscaping costs can vary widely depending on several factors, read on to learn more. Average Costs: Per square foot: $4.50 to $17.00, with an average of $9 per square foot. Total project cost: For a typical 500-square-foot yard, expect to pay around $2,250 to $8,500, with an average of $4,500.