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Worcester yards showcase the charm of brick sidewalks in the Canal District and lush Tatnuck lawns, accented by bluestone patios, flagstone paths, and redbud trees. 

Tackling a new yard or fixing up the old, LawnStarter connects you with the best Worcester landscapers — free quotes included.

Worcester Landscaping Trends

• Native Planting: Conserve water and support wildlife with coneflowers, asters, and rain barrels in Worcester yards.
• Smart Irrigation: Install soil sensors and weather controllers to water your lawn only when needed daily.
• Outdoor Living: Build stone patios and fire pits to host family gatherings comfortably year-round.
• Low-Maintenance Design: Plant fescue lawns and sedum groundcovers to reduce mowing and watering chores weekly.
• Edible Gardens: Integrate blueberries, herb beds, and compact apple trees for fresh harvests in your yard.

Worcester Landscaping by Season

From college campuses to early 18th-century homes, Worcester has some impressive landscapes. To make your outdoor space stand out, follow this seasonal Worcester landscaping calendar. 

Fall

• Lawn Care: The mowing season stops in mid to late October. Aerate and dethatch in early September.
• Leaf Cleanup: Rake, mulch, or blow leaves. Starting in November, Worcester collects biodegradable bags of leaves. They have three drop-off centers open from March 30 to December for other yard waste and leaves outside the leaf collection window.
• Planting: Plant bulbs in late October so they bloom in the spring.
• Mulch: Refresh or replace mulch.
• Landscape Lighting: Add lighting before late September.
• Irrigation: Shut off the water and drain your system in late October. Failure to winterize your system can result in costly pipe bursting and damage.
• Fencing: Install, repair, and paint/stain your fence by late September.
• Hardscaping: Add concrete patios and other outdoor hardscaping before early October. 

Winter

• Debris Removal: Until the snow sticks or if we get a rare pre-spring total thaw, remove leaves and debris to reduce spring clean-up.
• Shrub Pruning: Begin pruning shrubs in late winter or early spring.

Spring

• Lawn Care: The mowing season starts in early to mid-April. Note: Worcester has an ordinance that prohibits mowing from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m.
• Mulch: Add, refresh, or replace mulch.
• Planting: Plant desired flower beds, ground covers, and trees.
• Irrigation: Install an irrigation system.
• Shrub Pruning: Plant and prune shrubs in early spring.
• Landscape Lighting: Add, repair, or replace lighting to make your outdoor space shine, literally.
• Fencing: Install or repair in spring, summer, and fall. Wait until winter moisture dries before staining or painting.
• Hardscaping: Spring, summer, and fall are perfect for adding fire pits, decks, paver walkways, patios, stone garden walls, and stamped concrete.

Summer

• Lawn Care: Continue to mow and water as needed.
• Irrigation: Summer is the perfect time to repair, replace, or install an irrigation system.
• Landscape Lighting: Install and maintain outdoor lighting.
• Fencing: Install, repair, stain, or paint your fence. Staining or painting your wood fence every 2 to 3 years is best to protect it from Worcester’s climate.

If you want a hand with landscaping, routine lawn care, or making improvements, LawnStarter’s Worcester landscaping pros are local, affordable, reliable, and vetted experts who’ll leave your lawn looking awesome.

Cost of our Landscaping Services in Worcester

The cost for landscaping in Worcester depends on the task. Basic work, such as planting small flowers or raking leaves, costs much less than putting in a stone patio or new irrigation system. Larger projects always cost more than simple updates around the yard or flowerbed.

Here are some Worcester price ranges for common landscaping jobs:

• Lawn mowing: $44 - $56
• (average price for 1-acre yard)
• Leaf removal: $140.52
• (average price per job for up to 1-acre yard)
• Bush trimming: $37.98 - $109
• (average price for a range of bush trimming jobs)

How to Find the Best Landscapers in Worcester

Whether you live in Burncoat, Tatnuck, or right by Shrewsbury, pros cover every inch of Worcester. 

Yard care does not belong on your trouble list. Using the LawnStarter app or website makes it easy to find the best Worcester landscapers. Customer Service can also match you up fast.