Cost guide · Updated Aug 14, 2026
Lawn care cost in Memphis in 2026
Weekly in-season lawn care in Memphis runs $38 to $82 per visit in 2026 — median around $50 for a standard quarter-acre lot. Fall armyworms are the local emergency: in a bad year they can strip a healthy lawn to bare stems in about seventy-two hours.
Typical range
$38 – $82 per visit
~$50 per visit · standard ~1/4-acre lot
By scope
| Scope | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly (in-season, ~30 visits) | $42 – $62 / visit | ~$1,260 – $1,860 / season |
| Bi-weekly | $52 – $82 / visit | |
| One-off / overgrowth cleanup | $85 – $200 | |
| Full program (mow + edge + blow + treatments) | $1,800 – $3,200 / yr |
What swings the price
- Fall armyworm outbreaks, which can destroy a lawn in days and need immediate treatment.
- Heavy clay soil, which compacts hard and drains poorly after summer storms.
- Bermuda and zoysia growth rates, which peak in the humid mid-summer.
- Flat lots with poor drainage, which force reschedules after heavy rain.
Memphis specifics
Fall armyworms move through the Mid-South in waves in late summer, and they are the one lawn pest that genuinely requires same-week action. The tell is a lawn that looks like it is browning from drought in a section that has been watered, birds working the turf heavily, and small green caterpillars visible at the edge of the damage in early morning. Treated within a couple of days it is a minor expense and the turf recovers. Left a week, an established lawn can be stripped to stems. Any Memphis crew worth keeping calls you the day they see them.
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FAQs
How much does weekly lawn care cost in Memphis?
$42–$62 per visit for a standard quarter-acre lot, median around $50. Bigger lots and full-service visits including edging and trimming run toward the top of the range.
How do I spot fall armyworms?
A watered section browning fast, heavy bird activity on the turf, and small striped caterpillars at the edge of the damage in early morning or evening. Damage spreads outward in a visible front rather than in patches.
What do I do if I find them?
Treat within a day or two — this is the one lawn problem where waiting a week changes the outcome completely. Caught early it is an inexpensive application and the grass recovers; left alone, an established lawn can be stripped to stems.
Why does my Memphis lawn stay soggy after rain?
Heavy clay soil drains slowly and compacts under mowing traffic. Core aeration in early fall relieves it, and crews should skip mowing saturated ground rather than rutting it — a skipped week is better than the damage.
What does a full lawn program cost annually in Memphis?
$1,800–$3,200 for a standard lot covering recurring mowing plus six to eight seasonal treatments. Armyworm and grub treatments are typically separate as-needed line items.
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Prices refresh quarterly. Last review: Aug 14, 2026.