Cost guide · Updated Aug 9, 2026
Lawn care cost in Jacksonville in 2026
Weekly in-season lawn care in Jacksonville runs $38 to $85 per visit in 2026 — median around $52 for a standard quarter-acre lot. Sandy soil holds almost no nutrients, and local fertilizer rules restrict applications during the summer rainy season, which together dictate the entire treatment calendar.
Typical range
$38 – $85 per visit
~$52 per visit · standard ~1/4-acre lot
By scope
| Scope | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly (in-season, ~34 visits) | $42 – $62 / visit | ~$1,430 – $2,110 / season |
| Bi-weekly | $55 – $85 / visit | |
| One-off / overgrowth cleanup | $90 – $200 | |
| Full program (mow + edge + blow + treatments) | $2,000 – $3,500 / yr |
What swings the price
- Sandy soil, which drains fast and leaches nutrients, requiring lighter and more frequent feeding.
- Seasonal fertilizer restrictions during the summer rainy season.
- Chinch bug and sod webworm pressure in St. Augustine turf.
- A long growing season of roughly 34 weekly visits.
- Salt exposure on properties near the intracoastal and the beaches.
Jacksonville specifics
Northeast Florida runs seasonal fertilizer restrictions during the summer rainy months, because heavy rain on sandy soil washes nitrogen and phosphorus straight through to groundwater and the river. That is not a formality — applicators follow it, and it reshapes the year: feeding happens in spring and fall with lighter, more frequent applications, not in a heavy midsummer push. A service offering a big June fertilization is either unaware of the rules or ignoring them.
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FAQs
How much does weekly lawn care cost in Jacksonville?
$42–$62 per visit for a standard quarter-acre lot, median around $52. With roughly 34 in-season visits, a full weekly season lands between $1,430 and $2,110.
Why are there fertilizer restrictions in the summer?
Sandy soil plus heavy rainy-season storms means applied nutrients leach through to groundwater and run off into the river rather than feeding the grass. Local rules restrict summer applications for that reason, so the productive feeding windows are spring and fall.
Why does my lawn need fertilizer so often here?
Sandy soil holds very little in the way of nutrients. Rather than a few heavy applications, the effective approach is lighter, more frequent feeding within the allowed windows, plus slow-release products that resist leaching.
What insects damage Jacksonville lawns?
Chinch bugs and sod webworms are the two main St. Augustine pests. Chinch damage shows as expanding brown patches in the sunniest area; webworms leave ragged, chewed blades and small green pellets. They need different treatments, so identification matters before spraying.
What does a full lawn program cost annually in Jacksonville?
$2,000–$3,500 for a standard lot covering recurring service and six to eight treatments scheduled around the seasonal restrictions. Insect treatments for chinch and webworm are usually separate lines.
Sources
- UF/IFAS Extension — Florida-friendly lawn fertilization (2026)
- GreenPal — Jacksonville lawn care cost (2026)
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Prices refresh quarterly. Last review: Aug 9, 2026.