HERSHEY & CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA
Transparent Pricing
Know the range. Understand your quote.
Planning lawn care or a landscape refresh should start with clear numbers. Explore our mowing and mulch price ranges, understand our weeding and trimming rate, and see what goes into your estimate.
We explain the work, the price, and any additional charges before you approve your service.
OUR PRICING PROMISE
Clear scope.
Clear costs.
- Realistic price ranges to help you plan.
- A written estimate tailored to your property.
- Additional work and its price discussed before proceeding.
Your estimate identifies what is included, what is extra, and the agreed payment terms.
01 / LAWN MOWING
$45–$100
Per visit for routine mowing of lawns up to one mowable acre. Larger lawns receive a custom quote.
02 / MULCH INSTALLED
$95–$150
Per cubic yard for mulch material and installation. Quantity, access, and the agreed scope affect the rate.
03 / WEEDING & TRIMMING
$85
Per worker-hour for weeding and shrub or hedge trimming. See example labor ranges below.
A guide for planning: All prices are in USD. Ranges reflect routine work; unusual conditions or additional services may require a different quote. We confirm your scope, price, and any applicable tax or fees before you approve the work.
ROUTINE LAWN MAINTENANCE
Lawn mowing prices
We price the grass that is actually mowed, rather than the full parcel. Houses, driveways, wooded areas, and landscape beds do not count as mowable lawn.
| Mowable lawn area | Price per visit |
|---|---|
| Up to 0.35 acre | $45–$60 |
| Over 0.35–0.50 acre | $60–$85 |
| Over 0.50–1 acre | $85–$100 |
| Over 1 acre | Custom quote |
What your mowing quote covers
Routine mowing, string trimming around agreed edges and obstacles, and blowing grass clippings from adjoining hard surfaces.
What affects the final price: slopes, gates, obstacles, trimming needs, grass height, and service frequency. Overgrown first visits, leaf removal, and additional bed work are quoted separately when needed.
MULCH MATERIAL + INSTALLATION
Mulch installation prices
$95–$150
Per cubic yard installed
The rate includes mulch material and installation in the agreed beds. Your written estimate confirms the quantity, selected mulch, delivery arrangements, and final cleanup.
Why the price is a range
Smaller jobs spread setup and delivery costs across fewer yards. Larger, straightforward projects may have a lower rate per yard. Bed layout, carrying distance, slopes, access, and material selection also matter, so yardage alone does not determine the rate.
Simple pricing examples
| Example quantity & rate | Mulch subtotal |
|---|---|
| 2 yards × $150 | $300 |
| 4 yards × $125 | $500 |
| 12 yards × $95 | $1,140 |
These examples show how mulch pricing is calculated. They are not fixed volume tiers or guaranteed prices for every property.
Preparation is clearly identified: hand-pulling visible weeds, bed edging, old mulch removal and plant work are included only when listed in your estimate. Any separate delivery, hauling, disposal, or other charge is identified before approval.
WEEDING + SHRUB & HEDGE TRIMMING
Understand the hourly rate
$85
Per worker, per hour
One worker for one hour is $85. Two workers for one hour is $170. Two workers for two hours is $340.
Learn about manual weed removal and shrub and hedge trimming.
Example labor ranges
| Total worker-hours | Labor cost |
|---|---|
| 1–2 worker-hours | $85–$170 |
| 3–4 worker-hours | $255–$340 |
| 5–6 worker-hours | $425–$510 |
Worker-hours are the combined time of all workers. These are arithmetic examples, not estimates of how long your property will take.
A clear scope before work begins
We review the beds or shrubs and provide an estimated worker-hour range and labor budget before work begins. We agree on a spending limit with you before hourly work begins. For a covered Pennsylvania home-improvement job billed on time and materials, your written contract states the initial estimate and the maximum in dollars, up to 10% above that estimate. We bill for the work performed. Any lower limit we agree to still applies. Before we exceed the agreed limit, you and ZBN sign a written change order showing the added work and price.
Materials, hauling, disposal, and other services are separately identified when applicable.
Mulch installation labor is already in the installed mulch rate. The $85 rate applies to separately quoted weeding or trimming; it is not added again for the same mulch installation.
See how a complete estimate adds up
A simple example of a mulch project with separately priced weeding. This is an illustration, not a quote for a specific property or photo shown on this page.
| Work included in this example | Calculation | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mulch material + installation | 4 cubic yards × $125 | $500 |
| Weeding labor | 2 total worker-hours × $85 | $170 |
| Example subtotal | $670 | |
What makes this the final total? Your estimate confirms the scope and identifies any delivery, disposal, tax, minimum-charge adjustment, or additional work that applies. Those amounts are not included in this example subtotal.
Two worker-hours could mean one worker for two hours or two workers for one hour. Mulch installation labor is included in the mulch line and is not billed again as weeding labor.
What transparent pricing means at ZBN
We want you to understand what you are paying for. A useful estimate explains the whole job, including the details that can change the total.
01
We review your property
Tell us the services you need, the areas to include, and any access challenges. Photos and a property visit, when needed, help us define the scope.
02
You see the breakdown
Your written estimate identifies the services, quantities or labor basis, included materials, and any applicable delivery, disposal, tax, or other charges.
03
Reserve your date with a 25% deposit
Review the written quote and complete any required signatures. For work covered by Pennsylvania’s Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act, you and ZBN sign the contract before we request or accept any payment. Your 25% scheduling deposit is credited toward the quoted total. Read our refund and cancellation policy.
04
Changes are discussed
If you request more work or we find a condition outside the agreed scope, we explain the added work and its price for approval before proceeding.
Other services receive a clear project quote
Seasonal cleanups and landscape projects vary in size and scope. We describe the requested work and quote it for your property, with materials and additional services identified.
- Spring cleanup and fall cleanup
- Leaf removal and property cleanup
- Landscape bed edging and old mulch removal
- Landscape bed design and plant installation
- Residential gutter cleaning
- Commercial properties, large lawns, and recurring maintenance packages
LOCAL SERVICE. CLEAR ESTIMATES.
Landscaping pricing across our Central PA service area
ZBN Landscaping provides lawn care and landscaping estimates for homes and commercial properties in Hershey and the surrounding communities below. Use this pricing guide to plan your project, then request a quote for your property address and service needs.
We use the same transparent estimating process throughout our service area. Each quote confirms the property-specific scope, access, scheduling, and any delivery or travel charges that apply.
Your pricing questions, answered
Are these guaranteed prices?
These are planning ranges for routine service. Your final written estimate reflects the property, service frequency, materials, and work requested. If your project falls outside the guide, we explain the price before you approve it.
Does the mulch price include weeding and edging?
The installed rate covers mulch material and installation. Weeding, edging, old mulch removal, and other preparation are included only when your estimate specifically lists them. We make that distinction before work starts.
Is $85 the price for the whole crew?
It is the rate per worker-hour for weeding and trimming. For example, two workers working two hours total four worker-hours, or $340 in labor.
Can I combine mowing, mulch, and cleanup?
Yes. We can prepare an estimate covering several services. The estimate explains the included work and any package adjustments so you can understand the total.
Do you price commercial properties?
Yes. Commercial properties and larger grounds receive a property-specific quote based on maintained area, access, visit frequency, and the requested services. Your estimate states the billing schedule.
What information helps you prepare an estimate?
Send your property address, the services you need, current photos, and any known measurements. For mowing, estimate the grass area. For mulch, identify the beds to cover and whether they need weeding, edging, or old material removed.
Is delivery included, and is there a minimum charge?
Your written estimate states the delivery arrangements and any separate delivery fee or minimum job charge that applies. The per-yard range is a guide, so a one-yard request does not automatically mean a $95 total. We confirm the full price before you approve the work.
What if weeding or trimming takes longer than expected?
Your quote sets the labor budget and spending limit. If more work is needed, we explain what changed and what it will cost. On a covered Pennsylvania time-and-materials contract, you and ZBN sign a written change order before we exceed the agreed maximum. The $85 rate is per worker-hour.
Get a clear price for your property.
Tell us what you need. We will review your property and provide a free written estimate with the scope, pricing, and next steps.
Price guide updated November 2026. Your approved written estimate governs the specific scope, pricing, and payment terms for your service.