LANDSCAPING PRICING • BISMARCK, ND
Landscaping Prices and Plans in Bismarck, ND
At Bismarck Landscape, every price starts with a look at your yard. Two lots the same size in Bismarck can need very different work, depending on clay, slope, trees, access and how much snow piles up. So instead of a one-size price list, we give you a written, itemized estimate after we see the property.
This page explains how we price each kind of work, what our season plans include, and what fair prices look like in the Bismarck market, so you know what to expect before you call.
PRICING STARTS WITH YOUR YARD
One yard. A clear estimate.
Every price is based on the work your property actually needs.
HOW WE PRICE
How We Price Our Work
| Pricing type | Used for | What sets the price |
|---|---|---|
| Per visit | Mowing, snow removal, blowouts, one-time cleanups | Lot or driveway size, obstacles, conditions |
| Season plan | Lawn care, snow removal, sprinklers, cleanups | Number of visits, services included, lot size |
| Per project | Sod, planting, beds, patios, walls, drainage | Square footage, materials, grading, access |
| Per tree | Tree removal, trimming, ash tree treatment | Height, trunk size, what’s underneath, access |
Whatever the pricing type, you get the price in writing before any work starts.
CARE THROUGH THE SEASONS
Season Plans
Season plans put your yard on our schedule so you don’t have to call every time. You get a set price for the season or a set rate per visit, spelled out in your estimate.
Lawn Care Plan
- Mowing on a regular schedule, keeping you under the City of Bismarck’s 8-inch grass limit
- Trimming, edging and blowing clippings off hard surfaces
- Feedings timed near Memorial Day and Labor Day
- Crabgrass prevention in spring and weed control in fall
Learn more about lawn care in Bismarck.
Sprinkler Plan
- Spring startup around mid-May, with a check of every zone
- Controller settings adjusted through the season
- Fall blowout before the first hard freeze
Learn more about our irrigation and sprinkler service.
Spring and Fall Cleanup Plan
- Spring: snow mold raking, vole trail repair, bed cleanup and the first mow
- Fall: leaf removal, bed cleanup, tree guards and the final mow at about 2 inches
Learn more about fall and spring yard cleanup.
Snow Removal Season Plan
- Automatic visits once snow reaches the trigger depth in your plan
- Driveway, walks and public sidewalk cleared with the city’s 24-hour sidewalk rule in mind
- Return trips for the plow ridge at the end of the driveway
- Ice melt where you want it
Learn more about snow removal in Bismarck.
Year-Round Plan
Lawn care, sprinklers and cleanups in the growing season, with snow removal in winter, all on one schedule. It’s the easiest way to keep a Bismarck yard handled all 12 months.
ONE-TIME WORK
One-Time Jobs and Projects
Some work doesn’t fit a plan. These jobs are quoted one at a time after a site visit:
See our landscape design, landscape installation and tree services pages for what each includes.
LOCAL MARKET COMPARISON
What a Fair Price Looks Like in Bismarck
To help you judge any quote, including ours, here are published Bismarck market prices. They’re market estimates from outside sources, not our quotes.
| Job | Bismarck market price | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Lawn mowing, 1/4-acre lot | About $40 to $55 per cut | HomeBlue, 2025 |
| Snow removal, two-car driveway 24 × 40 ft | About $70 to $80 per visit | HomeBlue |
| Mulching job | About $275 average | LawnStarter, Sept 2026 |
| Tree removal | About $780 average | LawnStarter, Sept 2026 |
| Sprinkler system install | About $2,300 average | LawnStarter, Sept 2026 |
| Sod installation | About $2,394 average | LawnStarter, Sept 2026 |
| Hardscaping (patios, walls) | About $18,000 average | LawnStarter, Sept 2026 |
For the full breakdown by lot size, tree height, driveway size and wall type, see how much landscaping costs in Bismarck.
CLEAR WRITTEN ESTIMATES
What's in Every Estimate
- The work, described plainly
- Materials, with plant names and sizes where they apply
- Quantities, like square feet, number of zones, trees or visits
- Cleanup and hauling, including where tree debris and ash wood go
- Timing, with a note that Bismarck weather can shift dates
- The total, or the per-visit rate for plans
If something isn’t on the estimate, ask us about it before work starts.
LOCAL PRICE FACTORS
What Changes the Price
- Size of the lawn, driveway, bed or project
- Soil and grading, since Bismarck clay often needs compost and slope work
- Frost-depth bases for patios and walls
- Access, like narrow side yards and backyard gates
- Trees, by height, condition and what’s underneath
- Disposal, including Bismarck Landfill fees of $40 a ton for clean wood and tree debris, and the rule that ash wood stays in Burleigh County
- Timing, since May and June are the busiest months of the short season
PRACTICAL SAVINGS
How to Save Money on Landscaping in Bismarck
- Book early. Winter and early spring booking gets you better dates before the May rush.
- Build in phases. Grading, sprinklers and sod first; patios and walls later.
- Pick a season plan if you know you’ll need regular service all year.
- Get sprinklers set right. The EPA says a WaterSense labeled controller can save a home up to 15,000 gallons of water a year, which matters with Bismarck’s tiered water rates.
- Let the lawn rest in a dry July. A dormant lawn isn’t dead, and it greens up again when the weather cools.
- Plant for Bismarck. Plants rated for zone 3 or 4 that handle alkaline soil don’t need replacing after one winter.
- Don’t skip the fall blowout. A spring freeze repair almost always costs more than a blowout.
Questions
Pricing FAQ
Clear answers about season plans, pricing, estimates and local project costs.
More questions about your yard?
We can explain how pricing works for the services your property needs.
Why don’t you list exact prices?
Because Bismarck yards vary too much for one price to be fair. Clay, slopes, trees, access and snow all change the work. After a quick look, you get a written, itemized estimate, and the market price ranges on this page help you judge it.
Do you charge for estimates?
Ask about your job when you call. We’ll tell you up front how the estimate works before we visit.
Is a season plan cheaper than paying per visit?
Often, for work you need regularly. Season plans spread the cost over the year and put you on the schedule automatically. For snow removal, a plan often works out cheaper per visit in a snowy winter, while per-visit service can cost less in a light one.
Can I combine lawn care and snow removal?
Yes. Our year-round plan combines lawn care, sprinkler service and cleanups in the growing season with snow removal in winter, all on one schedule.
What’s the cheapest time to book work in Bismarck?
Late fall and winter for spring projects. May and June are the busiest months of Bismarck’s short season, so booking early gets you better dates. Tree removal is often easier in winter when the ground is frozen.
What makes landscaping more expensive in Bismarck?
Heavy clay that needs prep, deeper bases for patios and walls because of frost, a short and busy season, landfill fees for tree debris, and the emerald ash borer quarantine rules for ash wood.
Bismarck Landscape
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Tell us what you need, and we’ll give you a written, itemized price.
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