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Huntsville yards often blend drought-tolerant plants, like switchgrass and purple coneflower, with tough limestone patios. These landscaping choices hold strong in hot summers and heavy rainstorms. 

LawnStarter connects you with Huntsville’s best landscapers. 

Huntsville Landscaping Trends

• Drought-Resistant Native Planting: Coreopsis, purple coneflower, switchgrass, and mountain mint thrive with minimal water and fertilizer while also supporting local wildlife.
• Hardscaping: Stone patios, retaining walls, and raised beds define outdoor living areas and cut down on upkeep, especially on sloped yards.
• Smart Irrigation Systems: Wi-Fi timers and smart drip irrigation optimize watering schedules, slashing water use during hot summers.
• Layered Plant Design: Mixing evergreens, like hollies or boxwoods, with seasonal blooms ensures year-round color and structure.

Huntsville Landscaping by Season

Your Huntsville yard can be healthy and lush year-round with the right TLC. This landscaping calendar covers all corners of your property, including lawns, gardens, patios, and shrubbery. 

Summer 

• Lawn Care: Continue to mow and water the grass regularly. 
• Irrigation: Early morning watering is best. 
• Fencing: Make repairs and paint or stain. 
• Landscape lighting: Add lighting to beautify and make your property more secure. 

Fall 

• Lawn Care: Mowing season ends when you first see frost on the ground, typically in November.  
• Planting: Ideal weather for planting shrubs and trees. 
• Leaf Cleanup: Rake, blow, or mulch leaves. Follow guidelines to have your yard waste collected by the city. Or, hire a leaf removal crew to do it for you.
• Mulch: Refresh mulch if necessary to protect plants in the winter. 
• Irrigation: Good time to install an irrigation system.  
• Aeration and Overseeding: Aerate the lawn and overseed cool-season grasses.  

Winter 

• Lawn Care: Reduce mowing frequency and stop mowing when you see frost on the ground.
• Fencing: Install fences when the winter weather is warmer.
• Pruning: Prune trees and shrubs to shape them for spring growth.

Spring 

• Lawn Care: Mow when the grass starts growing, typically around mid-March. 
• Shrubs: Do a soil test and fertilize shrubs if necessary, except camellias and azaleas. 
• Planting: Plant varieties that bloom early.  
• Mulch: Add mulch to plants in late March. 
• Irrigation: Test your irrigation system. 
• Hardscaping: Plan and install hardscapes features, like stone walkways and patios.  

For all your lawn and landscaping needs, LawnStarter’s Huntsville landscaping pros are just a click away.

Cost of our Landscaping Services in Huntsville

You’ll notice prices change based on what your yard needs. New shrubs or mulching doesn’t cost too much, but stone patios or any add-ons will push the price higher. Here are some Huntsville price ranges for common landscaping services:

• Lawn mowing: $42 - $58
• (average price for 1-acre yard)
• Leaf removal: $177.23
• (average price per job for up to 1-acre yard)
• Bush trimming: $48.89 - $112
• (average price for a range of bush trimming jobs)

How to Find the Best Landscapers in Huntsville 

Closer to downtown or out near the mountains, even past those winding roads by the Tennessee line, LawnStarter can connect you with the best Huntsville landscapers. 

Whatever your Huntsville lawn care or landscaping job, requesting free quotes is easy. Use our app, log in to your online account, or call Customer Service.