GreenPal data shows a true spring cleanup often costs 4 to 5 times more than a first mow, with mulch pushing the total even higher as homeowners get yards ready for summer.

A true spring cleanup usually costs far more than a first mow.

If mulch is part of the job, the price can jump to roughly $450 to $675.

That is where many homeowners get surprised.

A first mow is usually a basic service. A true spring cleanup is often much bigger

It can include leaf removal, bed cleanup, trimming, hauling, debris pickup, and getting the yard ready before summer

That is why a spring cleanup quote should not be compared to a basic mowing quote, as they are not the same job.

Where a homeowner lives still matters.

Using GreenPal’s market pricing as a baseline, the lower-cost cities in this report work out to roughly $112 to $170 for a true spring cleanup. That includes Eugene, Bismarck, Aurora, Lexington-Fayette, and Spokane.

At the higher end, the more expensive cities in this report work out to roughly $255 to $375 for a true spring cleanup. That includes Waco, Chula Vista, Dothan, Las Vegas, and Tacoma.

That leaves a practical gap of about $188 to $235 between the lowest and highest average market for the same kind of cleanup work.

What Homeowners Should Know

Spring cleanup is one of the easiest lawn care services to underestimate.

A homeowner may think they are paying for a quick cleanup.

But once hauling, trimming, bed work, and debris removal are part of the job, the price moves fast.

If mulch is included, the number can climb much higher because now the quote includes both labor and material.

That is why homeowners should look at the scope of the work, not just the dollar amount.

A cheaper quote may only cover light cleanup.

A higher quote may include hauling, trimming, bed reset work, and fresh mulch.

GreenPal said spring cleanup gets underestimated because it sounds simple on paper, but many of these jobs end up being several services rolled into one.

"Spring cleanup is where a lot of homeowners misread the job. A first mow is one thing. A real cleanup is usually much more work. Once you get into hauling, trimming, bed cleanup, and mulch, the price can move fast. Homeowners need to compare what is included before they decide whether a quote is high or low."

Bryan Clayton, CEO

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