Planning your landscaping budget by season helps you avoid surprises and keep your property looking its best year-round. While costs vary based on property size, services, and region, national averages provide a helpful starting point. At C.O. Landscaping & Natural Stone, we work with homeowners and businesses across the Chicago area to create smart, seasonal plans that balance beauty, function, and cost.
Spring Landscaping Budget: Reset and Refresh
Spring is typically the most active season for landscaping as properties recover from winter. Nationally, homeowners often spend $150–$500 per month on spring maintenance, depending on services needed.
Common spring services include:
- Spring cleanup and debris removal
- Lawn preparation, sod & seeding, and edging
- Mulching and flower bed refreshes
- Minor masonry repairs after freeze-thaw cycles
Spring is also a popular time to begin planning larger upgrades like patios or hardscape improvements.
Summer Landscaping Budget: Maintenance and Enjoyment
Summer budgets tend to stabilize, with national averages around $100–$400 per month for routine care. This season focuses on maintaining what’s already in place so you can enjoy your outdoor space.
Typical summer services include:
- Regular mowing and trimming
- Weed control and groundcover management
- Garden and plant care
- Maintaining hardscapes like patios and walkways
This is also when many clients invest in outdoor living features such as firepits or patio enhancements to maximize time spent outdoors.
Fall Landscaping Budget: Prep for Winter
Fall budgets often increase slightly, averaging $200–$600 for seasonal services. This is due to the added labor involved in preparing landscapes for colder weather.
Fall services often include:
- Leaf removal and debris cleanup
- Pruning trees and shrubs
- Final lawn care and fertilization
- Protective maintenance for patios, walkways, and retaining walls
Fall is also the ideal time to schedule an end-of-season cleanup and begin planning for winter services.
Winter Budgeting: Transitioning to Snow Removal
While landscaping activity slows in winter, maintenance doesn’t stop. National snow removal costs vary widely, but many property owners budget $50–$200 per event for residential snow removal and higher monthly contracts for commercial properties.
Winter services typically include:
- Snow plowing and removal
- Ice management for driveways, sidewalks, and parking lots
- Protecting hardscape surfaces from salt and ice damage
Many clients transition seamlessly from fall maintenance plans into winter snow removal packages to ensure consistent service and priority scheduling.
Smart Planning Saves Money
By budgeting seasonally and planning ahead, property owners can spread costs more evenly throughout the year and avoid emergency repairs. Whether you need year-round maintenance or a customized seasonal plan, C.O. Landscaping & Natural Stone can help you build a landscaping budget that works for your property and lifestyle.
Contact us today to discuss seasonal landscaping and snow removal planning for your home or business.