Happy Valley, OR lawn care service starting at $19

In the Happy Valley area, maintaining a lush, green lawn involves a number of things, from consistent mowing, to weeding, watering, fertilization aeration and more. The average lawn size here in Happy Valley is 7,756 square feet, which typically takes 70 minutes to mow if you do it yourself.

Additionally, you'll want to fertilize your lawn 5 times per year, with each application tailored to that time of year. It's also a good idea to get a soil test done once every 2-4 years to ensure your soil isn't lacking key nutrients. Professional fertilization in Happy Valley averages about $66 per application, and includes spot weed treatment.

Aeration is a process that relieves compaction, helps grass establish roots, and allows air and nutrients to reach the soil. Ideally, you should aerate once per year, every three years at the very minimum. Despite it's importance, only 7 percent of Happy Valley homeowners get aeration. Aeration in Happy Valley costs $155 on average, but depends on lawn size, and should be done in spring or fall.

Finally, watering is critical. You'll generally want to water in the morning before 7:38 am or in the evening after 4:26 pm so the water does not evaporate. Happy Valley does not have watering restrictions.

While the average cost of grass cutting in Happy Valley is $34.40, the price depends primarily on lawn size and mowing frequency.

Here is the average price in Happy Valley by lawn size:

• 1/8 Acre: $37.1
• 1/4 Acre: $44.1
• 1/3 Acre: $45.5
• 1/2 Acre: $57.3

Here is the average mowing price by frequency:

• Weekly: $27.86
• Biweekly: $38.53
• Monthly: $42.31

Two other factors that can increase price are corner lots and gates. In Happy Valley, 55% of homes are on a corner lot, and 66% of homes have backyard gates.

First, you'll have to check your Homeowners Association rules. In Happy Valley, 66% of homeowners are part of a HOA, and most HOAs have restrictions on grass and overgrown bushes.