Landscape Maintenance contracts

Simple Lawn Care That Actually Works in Your Neighborhood

I used to mow lawns after school in Sharpstown. I’d ride my bike with a weed eater strapped to the frame, and my friend Marcus would handle the blower. We didn’t have contracts back then—just handshakes and "See you next Saturday." One day Mr. Thompson, a retired vet, told us, “If you ever start a real business, don’t just mow. Keep the place looking alive.” That stuck with me.

Now, years later, here I am—helping Houston homeowners and Houston businesses lock in real care through Landscape Maintenance Contracts. These aren’t just “cut and run” deals. They’re simple monthly or quarterly plans that keep your yard clean, green, and stress-free. Let’s break down how it works and why it matters.

Why Landscape Maintenance Contracts Matter in Houston

Houston isn’t easy on lawns. Between the summer heat, Gulf Coast humidity, and random floods, things grow fast—and die fast, too.

Neighborhoods like The Heights, Garden Oaks, and Westbury all deal with different stuff. Some have clay-heavy soil that floods after a light rain. Others dry out faster than a tortilla on a dashboard. That’s why cookie-cutter lawn care doesn't work here.

Monthly and Quarterly Maintenance Contracts let us plan for these issues based on your area. No guessing. No calling five times to fix something.

What’s Actually Included in a Landscape Maintenance Contract?

Good question. Here's what we do in most of our plans (though we tweak it based on your property):

Mowing & Edging – Basic stuff, but done clean and straight
Shrub Trimming – Usually every other visit during growing season
Flower Bed Maintenance – Weed pulling, mulch flipping, border clean-ups
Fertilizing & Weed Control – Seasonal applications, adjusted to soil types (we do a lot of this in Kingwood and Sugar Land)
Irrigation Checks – Making sure your sprinklers aren’t spraying the sidewalk

Some folks add extras like seasonal flower installs, sod repair, or leaf cleanup during fall. You choose how often we visit—weekly for well maintained yards, bi-weekly for the “just keep it clean” folks.

Real Talk: Why Contracts Help (And Save Money)

I got a call from a homeowner in Bellaire last spring. Her grass looked like a hayfield, and the beds were full of nutsedge. She said, “I kept forgetting to call someone.”

That’s the thing. Without a contract, yards don’t get priority. You’re calling around, hoping someone has a truck in the area. But with a Landscape Maintenance Contract, your property gets on the schedule. We know what to do, when to do it, and it gets done.

Also, you usually save money compared to one-off visits. We don’t have to quote every time. Less admin = lower cost for you.

How It Works – Super Simple

We Visit – Quick walk-through to check your yard
You Choose a Plan – Monthly or quarterly
We Schedule It – You get regular care, on autopilot
We Handle the Rest – You don’t need to call or remind us

Most customers stay on a 12-month plan. No long-term lock-ins if that’s not your thing.

Houston-Specific Tips for Landscape Maintenance

We've worked all over—from Oak Forest to Missouri City. Every area has its quirks. Here’s some stuff we’ve learned:

West Houston (Energy Corridor) lawns usually need better drainage and summer irrigation checks
Montrose gardens grow wild and fast—lots of pruning needed
Pearland yards deal with weeds and fire ants more than most
Midtown folks love native plants, but those need seasonal trimming too

One customer in Memorial told me his last landscaper quit because he couldn’t deal with the muddy slope behind the pool. We fixed it with a better mow pattern and added river rock drainage. No big drama—just paying attention.

Why Local Matters in Houston Lawn Care

Houston’s got gumbo soil, St. Augustine grass, chinch bugs, crazy rain cycles, and weird winter freezes. You need people who live here to take care of your yard right. Not someone reading a manual from out of state.

We also keep up with things like the City of Houston Watering Schedule and Texas A&M’s turf research. If water restrictions kick in (like they did in 2023), we adjust irrigation timers for everyone on contract automatically.

You shouldn’t have to track that stuff. We do it for you.

Common Questions About Maintenance Contracts

Q: Do I have to sign up for a whole year?
Yes, it is an annual agreement.

Q: What if I want to add new plants or hardscaping later?
We can price that separately. You don’t need a new contract.

Q: Can I pause if I travel or move?
Sure. Just let us know 30 days ahead.

We Keep It Simple

Our maintenance contracts fall into 2 buckets:

Monthly – Best for active gardens and fussy neighbors
Quarterly – Good for vacation homes, rentals, or low-maintenance setups

You won’t get lost in paperwork or 30-line invoices. We keep your plan simple and readable.

Wrapping Up (Not With a Bow)

If you’re tired of calling every time your grass looks bad—or worse, forgetting—Ava Landscape can fix that. It’s steady, local, and made for this climate.

Want help figuring out what plan fits your property? Give us a shout. We’ll walk it with you and set up something that actually works.

Houston Resources You Might Like

City of Houston Watering Rules https://www.houstonpublicworks.org/current-watering-restrictions
Texas A&M Turfgrass Research https://aggieturf.tamu.edu/turfgrass-research/
Houston Chronicle Lawn Care Tips https://www.houstonchronicle.com/neighborhood/tomball-magnolia/article/houston-yard-health-heat-drought-18279458.php

Serving Houston neighborhoods like Meyerland, Heights, Spring Branch, Midtown, and surrounding suburbs like Katy, Cypress, and League City.

Let’s take care of your yard the smart way. Give Ava Landscape a Call 832-651-4072.