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Landscaping and yard care in Puerto Rico: what a mow, a monthly plan and tree trimming cost
Landscaping in Puerto Rico costs, in 2026, $40 to $70 per mow for a small or medium yard, $80 to $180 a month for a maintenance plan with two visits, and $150 to $600 to trim a tree depending on size and access. Cleaning a palm (dead fronds and coconut clusters) runs $40 to $120 per palm, and on a large lot over 1,000 square meters a mow goes up to $90 to $200. Heavy trimming is done in April or May, before hurricane season starts on June 1, and every monthly plan should include emptying standing water because of dengue.
Enedy Figueroa, Founder and CEO · Published September 10, 2026
Key takeaways
- A mow in Puerto Rico costs $40 to $70 for a small or medium yard in 2026; on a lot over 1,000 square meters, $90 to $200.
- A monthly plan at $80 to $180 includes two visits with mowing, edging, blowing, light hedge trimming and hauling away debris; it does not include tree trimming or fertilizing.
- Trimming a tree costs $150 to $600 depending on height and whether it hangs over the roof or near power lines; cleaning a palm, $40 to $120. Book in April, crews fill up in May.
- Hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30; a branch over the roof or a dry coconut on a palm is the first thing to fly at 60 mph.
- For an empty house or an Airbnb, hire with arranged access, a fixed monthly price, a photo of the yard after each visit and card payment.
What landscaping costs in Puerto Rico in 2026, by yard size
| Yard size | Per mow | Monthly plan (2 visits) |
|---|---|---|
| Small: townhouse or urban home, up to 300 m² | $40 to $55 | $80 to $110 |
| Medium: house with front and back yard, 300 to 600 m² | $55 to $70 | $110 to $150 |
| Large: 600 to 1,000 m², trees and hedges | $70 to $110 | $150 to $180 |
| Lot or small farm: over 1,000 m² | $90 to $200 | $200 to $400, quoted |
| Trimming and extras | 2026 range |
|---|---|
| Trim small tree (up to 15 ft) | $150 to $250 |
| Trim medium tree (15 to 30 ft) | $250 to $450 |
| Trim large tree, over the roof or near power lines | $450 to $600 or more |
| Clean a palm (dead fronds, coconuts, clusters) | $40 to $120 per palm |
| Trim hedges and shrubs | $50 to $150 |
| Rescue an abandoned yard (machete, brush clearing, first cleanup) | $150 to $400 |
| Truck for large green debris | $60 to $150 per load |
In the rainy season (May to November) grass grows twice as fast and a mow every two weeks is the minimum; in the dry season (December to April) many drop to one visit a month and the plan adjusts. Never accept "I will tell you when I see the yard" without at least a range; with two photos and an approximate size any serious landscaper can quote.
What a monthly plan includes (and what it does not)
- Two visits a month: mowing, edging with a trimmer along sidewalks, borders and around trees.
- Blowing the driveway, carport and sidewalk; picking up fallen leaves and branches.
- Light trimming of hedges and shrubs to keep their shape; removing low dead palm fronds by hand.
- Emptying and flipping anything that holds water: pots, saucers, buckets, lids, clogged gutters.
- Hauling debris away; no bags left on the sidewalk.
Not included: tree trimming with a ladder or chainsaw, fertilizing, pest control (termites, ants), planting, irrigation systems or removing construction debris. All of that is quoted separately and in writing in the booking. If the landscaper offers to "spray", ask what product and whether they hold an applicator license from the Department of Agriculture; if not, that job belongs in another category.
Trimming before hurricane season: April and May
The season runs June 1 to November 30, peaking between August and October. What to solve before June: branches hanging over the roof or carport, trees with a split trunk or leaning toward the house, and palms with dry coconuts and clusters, which at 60 mph become projectiles. A badly trimmed flamboyán or almond tree takes down a pole; a clean palm rides out the wind without trouble.
- Book trimming in April. In May every crew with a chainsaw is full and by June it rains every afternoon.
- Branches near power lines: do not cut them yourself or let a landscaper without the gear do it. Report them to LUMA so they trim within their easement.
- Cut the coconuts even if they are not dry; clean the gutters and the roof drain in the same visit.
- Keep the "before and after" photo; with property insurance, it helps to document that the yard was maintained.
This site's guide on preparing your house for hurricanes covers the rest (storm shutters, cistern, generator); the yard is the part everyone forgets until there is a storm watch and nobody picks up the phone.
Standing water and dengue: part of the job, not an extra
The Puerto Rico Department of Health has kept dengue alerts and a public health emergency in place since 2024. The Aedes aegypti mosquito breeds in anything with still water for 7 days: a plant saucer, an open cistern lid, a bucket behind the house, a clogged gutter, the pool cover. In an empty house, where nobody flips anything over, the yard turns into a breeding ground after one week of rain.
Ask for it in writing in the plan
Every visit should include emptying containers, checking gutters and reporting water anywhere the landscaper cannot fix (an uncovered tank, a puddle from bad drainage). It is one minute of work and it saves you a municipal fine or a sick guest.
How to hire a landscaper for an empty house or an Airbnb
If you live in Orlando or New York and the house is in Rincón, Cabo Rojo or Humacao, the problem is not the price, it is knowing the work got done. This is what works:
- Arranged access: gate code or key in a lockbox; the landscaper never enters the house, only the yard.
- Fixed monthly price with agreed visit dates (for example, the 1st and the 15th). No surprises for "there was more grass today".
- A photo of the whole yard after each visit, sent through the booking chat. No photo, no visit.
- A heads-up on anything they see: forced gate, broken window, leak in the yard, wasp nest, termites in a tree.
- For an Airbnb, a short visit the day before an important check-in: blow the entrance and tidy the pool or the grill patio.
- Card payment per month or per visit, with an invoice. That gives you a record if you switch landscapers or sell the house.
Tell us the town, the approximate yard size and whether it is an empty house or an Airbnb. We confirm a per-mow or monthly price with a vetted landscaper.
Message us on WhatsAppFrequently asked questions
How much does it cost to mow a lawn in Puerto Rico?
$40 to $70 per mow for a small or medium yard in 2026, edging and blowing included. A lot over 1,000 square meters costs $90 to $200 per mow.
How much is a monthly landscaping plan in Puerto Rico?
$80 to $180 a month for two visits with mowing, edging, blowing, light hedge trimming and debris removal. Farms and large lots are quoted separately, usually $200 to $400.
How much does tree trimming cost in Puerto Rico?
$150 to $600 depending on height and access: a small tree up to 15 feet, $150 to $250; a large one over the roof or near power lines, $450 to $600 or more. Cleaning a palm costs $40 to $120.
When should trees be trimmed before hurricane season in Puerto Rico?
In April or May, before the season starts on June 1. Branches over the roof, leaning trees and dry coconuts or clusters on palms are the first things to remove.
How do I hire a landscaper if I do not live in Puerto Rico?
With arranged access to the yard, a fixed monthly price, a photo after each visit through the booking chat and card payment. Ask that every visit include emptying standing water because of dengue.
A vetted landscaper, with a photo after every visit
Send two photos of the yard, the town and whether you want a single mow or a monthly plan. We confirm the price and dates.
Message us on WhatsAppAbout the author
Enedy Figueroa
Founder and CEO of Brega PR, born and raised in Puerto Rico. She writes these guides from what she learns every day connecting service businesses on the island with their customers.
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