Landscaping in Oregon

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

USDA Hardiness Zone
4b–9b
Best Grass Types
Perennial Ryegrass, Tall Fescue, Fine Fescue
Planting Window
March–May, September
Top Local Pests
European crane fly, Grubs, Sod webworms
Avg. Landscaper Cost
$60–$110/hr

What this means for your yard

Oregon sits in USDA hardiness zone 4b–9b, which means the grasses that survive here are perennial ryegrass, tall fescue, fine 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 Oregon 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.