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Routine lawn care costs between $50 and $250 per service, with an average of around $100. Most homeowners need one service per week through the spring and summer, and many switch to snow removal services in the winter. The price you’ll pay will depend on a few different factors:

• Size of your lawn

• Complexity of your lawn layout and obstructions

• Requested services 

• Home’s location

• How quickly your grass grows

Grass varieties such as tall fescue, zoysia, Bermuda, Bahia, and centipede grow best in sandy soil. These types of grass are drought resistant, so they help retain water and nutrients more easily. Consult a local lawn care company to determine the best type of grass to plant in your sandy lawn.

Yes, you should water your grass after seeding it. During the first couple of weeks after laying the seed, you should water the lawn two or three times per day for 10 to 15 minutes each session. After that, you can switch to 20- or 30-minute watering sessions every other day.

The average cost to seed or reseed a lawn is about $1,100, with prices typically ranging from $450 to $1,700. The final cost depends on factors like your lawn size, the type of seed used, and local labor rates. On a per-square-foot basis, you can expect to pay between $0.10 and $0.20.

Here are some cost estimates based on lawn size:

• 500 square feet: $50–$100

• 2,000 square feet: $200–$400

• 4,000 square feet: $400–$800

• 5,000 square feet: $500–$1,000

• 1 acre: $3,000–$5,880

• 2 acres: $6,000–$11,760

• 5 acres: $15,000–$17,640

Popular seed types for residential lawns include bahia, fescue, and Bermuda. Compared to installing sod, seeding is generally a less expensive option, especially for larger areas.

Additional services can add to the total cost:

• Fertilization: $80–$400

• Soil testing: $700–$2,100

• Yard cleanup and leaf removal: $200–$560

• Weed treatment: $110–$325

• Mowing: $50–$210