Landscaping in New Hampshire

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

USDA Hardiness Zone
3b–6a
Best Grass Types
Kentucky Bluegrass, Fine Fescue, Tall Fescue
Planting Window
May–June, September
Top Local Pests
Grubs, Winter moth, Ticks
Avg. Landscaper Cost
$60–$110/hr

What this means for your yard

New Hampshire sits in USDA hardiness zone 3b–6a, which means the grasses that survive here are kentucky bluegrass, fine fescue, tall fescue. Plant new lawns or beds during the may–june, september window — outside that range you're working against the climate, not with it.

Local landscapers in New Hampshire typically charge $60–$110/hr. Get at least three quotes — prices for identical work routinely vary by 100% between companies in the same zip code.