Landscaping in Utah

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

USDA Hardiness Zone
4a–9a
Best Grass Types
Kentucky Bluegrass, Tall Fescue, Buffalograss
Planting Window
April–May, September
Top Local Pests
Billbugs, Sod webworms, Voles
Avg. Landscaper Cost
$50–$90/hr

What this means for your yard

Utah sits in USDA hardiness zone 4a–9a, which means the grasses that survive here are kentucky bluegrass, tall fescue, buffalograss. Plant new lawns or beds during the april–may, september window — outside that range you're working against the climate, not with it.

Local landscapers in Utah typically charge $50–$90/hr. Get at least three quotes — prices for identical work routinely vary by 100% between companies in the same zip code.