Landscaping in Hawaii
Everything that grows, dies, or eats your hostas in Hawaii — and what it costs to hire someone to deal with it.
- USDA Hardiness Zone
- 9a–13a
- Best Grass Types
- Bermuda, Zoysia, St. Augustine
- Planting Window
- Year-round
- Top Local Pests
- Grubs, Mites, Cane beetles
- Avg. Landscaper Cost
- $70–$120/hr
What this means for your yard
Hawaii sits in USDA hardiness zone 9a–13a, which means the grasses that survive here are bermuda, zoysia, st. augustine. Plant new lawns or beds during the year-round window — outside that range you're working against the climate, not with it.
Local landscapers in Hawaii typically charge $70–$120/hr. Get at least three quotes — prices for identical work routinely vary by 100% between companies in the same zip code.