Landscaping in Georgia

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

USDA Hardiness Zone
6a–9a
Best Grass Types
Bermuda, Zoysia, Centipede, Tall Fescue
Planting Window
March–May, September
Top Local Pests
Fire ants, Armyworms, Mole crickets
Avg. Landscaper Cost
$45–$80/hr

What this means for your yard

Georgia sits in USDA hardiness zone 6a–9a, which means the grasses that survive here are bermuda, zoysia, centipede, 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 Georgia typically charge $45–$80/hr. Get at least three quotes — prices for identical work routinely vary by 100% between companies in the same zip code.