Lawn Care & Yard Maintenance
Lawn Care in Las Cruces, NM: Lawn Services, Mowing and Yard Maintenance That Shows Up
Tired of lawn crews who skip weeks, scalp your Bermuda or stop answering the phone? We mow, edge and look after your whole yard on the same day each week, text before we arrive, and never lock you into a contract.
Updated October 2026. Most lawn care visits in Las Cruces run $35 to $100. One-time visits welcome, no contract.
Quick answer
How much does lawn care cost in Las Cruces?
Lawn care in Las Cruces typically costs $35 to $100 per visit for mowing, trimming, edging and cleanup, depending on lawn size and condition. Weekly or biweekly plans usually run $140 to $400 a month, with fertilizing, aeration and weed control priced as add-ons.
Bermuda grass only needs regular mowing from about April to October, so most plans shift to monthly yard visits in winter. You get the price in writing before the first mow.
Every visit includes
Rental or out-of-town owner? Ask for a photo after each visit.
Maintenance plans
What lawn care and yard maintenance plans are available in Las Cruces?
Most Las Cruces homes choose one of three month-to-month plans: lawn mowing at $35 to $100 per visit, full yard care at $150 to $350 a month with weeding and shrub touch-ups, or desert yard care at $90 to $250 a month for rock yards.
Pick the plan that matches your yard. Every plan is month-to-month, and you can pause it in winter when Bermuda goes dormant.
Lawn Mowing
$35–$100 per visit
Most popular
Full Yard Care
$150–$350 per month
Desert Yard Care
$90–$250 per month
Plan prices depend on yard size, how often we visit and what’s included. Your quote is written and itemized.
2026 price guide
What do lawn care services cost in Las Cruces in 2026?
Expect $35 to $100 per mow, $70 to $200 per fertilizer application, $75 to $200 for core aeration, $50 to $150 per pre-emergent treatment and $150 to $600 for shrub and hedge trimming. Lawn size, access and visit frequency set your final price.
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Service |
Typical cost |
Notes |
|---|---|---|
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Mow, trim and edge |
$35 to $100 per visit |
Lawn size, slope, gates, how often |
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Weekly or biweekly plan |
$140 to $400 per month |
Lawn plus extras you choose |
|
Fertilization |
$70 to $200 per application |
Lawn size and product |
|
Core aeration |
$75 to $200 |
Best in late spring for Bermuda |
|
Pre-emergent and weed control |
$50 to $150 per application |
Lawn and rock beds; goatheads |
|
Shrub and hedge trimming |
$150 to $600 |
Number and size of shrubs, haul-off |
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Leaf and acorn cleanup |
$150 to $500 |
Volume and haul-away |
|
Sprinkler and drip check |
$80 to $180 |
Repairs quoted separately |
Ranges based on 2026 national lawn care data (Angi) and adjusted for Las Cruces yards.
Mowing price by lawn size
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Lawn area |
Per visit |
|---|---|
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Under 2,500 sq ft |
$35 to $50 |
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2,500 to 5,000 sq ft |
$50 to $75 |
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5,000 to 10,000 sq ft |
$75 to $100 |
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Over 10,000 sq ft |
Custom quote |
A typical plan
Example: a 3,000 sq ft Bermuda backyard and a rock front yard in Sonoma Ranch. Weekly mowing from May to September, every other week in April and October, plus monthly rock-bed weeding and a drip check. That usually lands around $220 to $300 a month in season and about $90 a month in winter.
Illustration of how we price. Your yard and total will differ.
Seasonal calendar
When does a Las Cruces lawn need mowing, feeding and weed control?
Bermuda lawns here need pre-emergent in late February, regular mowing from April through October, feeding after full green-up through early September, and little or no mowing while dormant from November to March. Water deeply on your City watering days.
Bermuda grass grows hard in our summer heat and goes dormant and tan in winter. For mowing height, watering and feeding in depth, see our Bermuda grass lawn care guide.
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When |
What we do |
|---|---|
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January to February |
Lawn is dormant. Winter cleanup, then pre-emergent in late February for goatheads and crabgrass. |
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March to April |
Lower the mower to clear dead growth, start regular mowing as it greens up, spring sprinkler start-up. |
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May to June |
Weekly mowing, first feeding after full green-up, deep watering on your allowed days. |
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July to September |
Monsoon growth spurt, weekly mowing, check for grubs, last feeding by early September. |
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October to November |
Raise the mower slightly, stop fertilizing, leaf cleanup, cut watering back. |
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December |
Dormant. Water trees and shrubs about once a month and keep beds clean. |
Mowing heights that work
|
Grass |
Mow at |
|---|---|
|
Bermudagrass |
0.5 to 1.5 in |
|
Tall fescue |
2 to 3.5 in |
|
Buffalograss |
1.5 to 4 in |
Heights from NMSU Guide H-505. Never cut off more than one-third of the blade at once, and leaving clippings on the lawn can cut fertilizer needs by about 25 percent.
Troubleshooting
Why is my lawn brown, yellow or thin in Las Cruces?
Most lawn trouble here comes from uneven sprinkler coverage, iron chlorosis in alkaline soil, too much shade for Bermuda, grubs in late summer, or normal winter dormancy. Find the cause before adding water or fertilizer, since both can make some problems worse.
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What you see |
Likely cause |
What fixes it |
|---|---|---|
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Whole lawn tan from November to March |
Normal Bermuda dormancy |
Nothing; it greens up in spring |
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Brown patches in summer |
Uneven sprinkler coverage or a broken head |
Fix coverage, not longer run times |
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Yellow grass with green veins |
Iron chlorosis from alkaline soil, or overwatering |
Iron treatment and less frequent, deeper watering |
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Thin grass under trees |
Too much shade for Bermuda |
Raise tree canopy or switch to rock or mulch |
|
Spongy turf that lifts like carpet |
Grubs eating the roots |
Targeted grub treatment in summer |
|
Stickers and goatheads |
Puncturevine seeds from last year |
Pre-emergent in late winter, pull before burrs drop |
More detail: why lawns turn brown, lawn grubs and pests and getting rid of goatheads.
Myth vs. fact
“Cut it short so you mow less often.”
Fact: scalping stresses Bermuda, invites weeds and browns the lawn in summer heat. Staying within one-third of the blade keeps it thick and green.
Myth vs. fact
“A little water every day is best.”
Fact: short daily watering keeps roots shallow. Deep watering on your City watering days grows deeper roots that handle the heat.
How it works
How do our lawn services and yard maintenance visits work?
You get a walkthrough, a written month-to-month plan, the same crew on the same day each week and a text before arrival. Every visit covers mowing, trimming, edging, blowing, bed weeding and a quick irrigation check, and problems come with a photo, never a surprise bill.
Reliability is the whole job. Here’s how we make sure your yard gets done every time.
1
Walkthrough
We look at your lawn, beds and irrigation and ask what matters most to you.
2
Written plan
A month-to-month plan with the price, visit day and what’s included.
3
Same crew, same day
Your crew comes on your set day and texts before they arrive.
4
Visit checklist
Mow, trim, edge, blow, weed beds and a quick irrigation look.
5
Heads-up on problems
Leaks, grubs or dying plants get a note and a photo, never a surprise bill.
Why homeowners switch to us
How do you choose a lawn mowing company in Las Cruces?
Choose a lawn mowing or landscaping maintenance company that gives a written price, a set visit day, month-to-month terms and clear communication. The most common complaint about Las Cruces lawn services is crews that stop showing up, so ask how missed visits are handled.
Everything below is designed around showing up. More tips in how to choose a landscaper.
We show up
Same crew on your set day. If weather moves us, you get a text with the new day.
No contracts
Month-to-month plans and one-time mows. Stay because the yard looks good, not because of paperwork.
Simple billing
A flat, written price per visit or per month. Pay by card with no added fees.
Desert yards too
Rock-bed weeding, cactus and shrub pruning and drip checks, not just lawns.
Rentals and HOAs
Photo reports for out-of-town owners and turnover-ready cleanups for property managers.
Seniors welcome
Phone-friendly scheduling and reliable crews for homeowners who want the yard handled.
Service area
Which areas do you serve for lawn care?
We mow and maintain yards across Las Cruces, Mesilla, University Park, Doña Ana, Fairacres, Organ and Talavera, including Sonoma Ranch, Picacho Hills, East Mesa and Metro Verde. One-time visits and month-to-month plans are available in every area we serve.
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Las Cruces Landscaping Group
1921 Santa Ines Drive, Las Cruces, NM 88011
(575) 270-0676. Mon to Sat, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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