Landscaping in Washington
Everything that grows, dies, or eats your hostas in Washington — and what it costs to hire someone to deal with it.
- USDA Hardiness Zone
- 4b–9a
- Best Grass Types
- Perennial Ryegrass, Tall Fescue, Fine Fescue
- Planting Window
- March–May, September
- Top Local Pests
- European crane fly, Grubs, Slugs
- Avg. Landscaper Cost
- $65–$115/hr
What this means for your yard
Washington sits in USDA hardiness zone 4b–9a, 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 Washington typically charge $65–$115/hr. Get at least three quotes — prices for identical work routinely vary by 100% between companies in the same zip code.