Landscaping in Arkansas

Everything that grows, dies, or eats your hostas in Arkansas — and what it costs to hire someone to deal with it.

USDA Hardiness Zone
6b–8a
Best Grass Types
Bermuda, Zoysia, Tall Fescue
Planting Window
March–May, September
Top Local Pests
Armyworms, Chinch bugs, Fire ants
Avg. Landscaper Cost
$45–$75/hr

What this means for your yard

Arkansas sits in USDA hardiness zone 6b–8a, which means the grasses that survive here are bermuda, zoysia, tall fescue. Plant new lawns or beds during the march–may, september window — outside that range you're working against the climate, not with it.

Local landscapers in Arkansas typically charge $45–$75/hr. Get at least three quotes — prices for identical work routinely vary by 100% between companies in the same zip code.