Lawn Care & Yard Cleanup in Santa Monica
Lawn care in Santa Monica for small yards and native landscapes, maintained under the city sustainable landscape rules, with 2026 rates.
What's included in Santa Monica
- Weekly, biweekly or monthly schedules
- Seasonal overgrowth and storm-debris cleanups
- Hedge, shrub and small-tree trimming
- Green waste hauled and composted
A city that regulates what you plant
The Sustainable Landscape Ordinance shapes what yards look like here: new landscapes lean native, irrigation runs on smart controllers, and turf is often a small accent rather than the whole yard. Maintenance follows the planting, so the work mixes pruning, drip checks and seasonal cutbacks.
Where lawns survive, they are small, close to the street, and judged by neighbors who walk past daily. Biweekly service in the cool season, weekly through summer, and a clean edge every time is usually what keeps a front yard here presentable.
Lawn Care & Yard Cleanup prices in Santa Monica
| Job | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Mow + edge + blow (small yard, per visit) | $55–$85 |
| Mow + edge + blow (large yard, per visit) | $85–$130 |
| Hedge / shrub trimming (per hour) | $60–$95 |
| Seasonal yard cleanup (quarter-acre) | $210–$470 |
| Green waste hauling (per load) | $105–$210 |
Typical Santa Monica pricing for 2026 (how our pricing works). Your exact quote is confirmed upfront.
Lawn Care & Yard Cleanup in Santa Monica: common questions
How much does lawn care cost in Santa Monica?
In Santa Monica, mow, edge, and blow service runs $55–$85 per visit on small yards and $85–$130 on large yards. Hedge and shrub trimming runs $60–$95 per hour.
How often should my Santa Monica lawn be serviced?
Most Santa Monica yards look best on weekly or biweekly service spring through fall, tapering to monthly in winter. In Santa Monica, small ornamental yards prioritize edging detail over raw mowing speed.
Do you haul away the clippings in Santa Monica?
Yes, every Santa Monica visit includes blow-down and green-waste removal, and clippings are composted rather than landfilled. Heavy branch loads are quoted separately at $105–$210 per load.
Can you handle an overgrown yard in Santa Monica?
That is a seasonal cleanup, priced by the quarter-acre from $210–$470 in Santa Monica depending on height and density. It includes mowing everything down, weed pulling, and hauling.
Do I need to be home for lawn service in Santa Monica?
No, most Santa Monica lawns are serviced while you are out. Gates just need unlocking access, and photos of the finished yard arrive by text after each Santa Monica visit.
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