For most homeowners, professional lawn care is worth the investment when you factor in time savings, better results, and the true cost of DIY. The average homeowner spends 70+ hours per year on lawn care. Professional services typically cost $50-75 per application, totaling $300-500 annually for fertilization and weed control alone. When you add up the cost of equipment, products, your time, and the risk of expensive mistakes, professional care often provides better value. Complete Lawn Care has been helping Tulsa homeowners achieve better lawns with less hassle for 25 years.
The True Cost of DIY Lawn Care
Equipment costs:
Fertilizer spreader: $30-150 (plus maintenance)
Sprayer for herbicides: $20-100
Aerator rental: $75-100 per use
Product costs:
Fertilizer: $50-150 per year for an average lawn
Herbicides: $40-100 per year
Insecticides: $30-60 per year
Time investment:
Application time: 2-4 hours per treatment, 5-8 times per year = 10-32 hours
Research time: Learning products, timing, and techniques = 5-10 hours
Shopping time: Multiple store trips = 5-10 hours per year
What Professional Service Provides
Expert knowledge: Professionals know what products to use, when to apply them, and how to handle problems. They’ve seen every lawn issue and know the solutions.
Professional-grade products: Commercial products are often more effective and longer-lasting than consumer options.
Proper equipment: Calibrated spreaders and sprayers ensure accurate application rates.
Guaranteed timing: Treatments happen when needed, not when you find time on weekends.
Problem diagnosis: Professionals can identify diseases, pests, and nutrient deficiencies that homeowners often miss.
When DIY Makes Sense
DIY lawn care can work well if you enjoy yard work as a hobby, have a small lawn (under 3,000 sq ft), are willing to invest time learning proper techniques, have flexibility to treat at optimal times, and accept that results may vary while you learn.
When Professional Care Makes Sense
Professional service provides better value if you value your weekends and free time, want consistent results without a learning curve, have a larger lawn, have struggled to improve your lawn on your own, or prefer predictable monthly costs over sporadic purchases.
The Hidden Cost of Mistakes
DIY mistakes can be expensive. Fertilizer burn can damage or kill large sections of lawn. Wrong herbicide applications can kill grass instead of weeds. Improper timing wastes product and reduces effectiveness. Recovering from these mistakes often costs more than professional service would have in the first place.
Complete Lawn Care: 25 Years of Professional Results
For a quarter century, Complete Lawn Care has provided Tulsa homeowners with professional lawn care that delivers results. Our 7-step program handles fertilization and weed control, while our weekly mowing service keeps your lawn looking its best. We take the guesswork and work out of lawn care so you can enjoy your yard instead of laboring over it. Contact us for a free quote and see how affordable professional care can be.
Contact Complete Lawn. Care:
Phone: (918) 605-4646 | Email: [email protected] | Online: completelawncaretulsa.com/get-a-quote