Absolutely fantastic service. The team transformed our lawn in no time at all, and the edging was completed with incredible precision. The attention to detail exceeded our expectations, and the finished result looks outstanding.
Fox Mowing NSW cuts and cares for lawns right across Lismore, from the timber-home streets near Lismore Square to the hillside gardens above the Quad and the river flats along the Wilsons River.
Lismore (2480) sits where the Wilsons River bends through the Northern Rivers, and the ground here grows grass like nowhere else in NSW. Around Lismore Square and up past the Quad and Lismore Regional Gallery, lawns run on broadleaf carpet grass, kikuyu and couch — thriving on rich red volcanic krasnozem up on the hills and deep alluvium down on the floodplain. The subtropical humidity turns growth explosive through summer; from November to March, a lot of Lismore lawns need cutting every week just to keep pace.
Much of the housing stock is older timber homes on generous blocks, split between the flatter streets near the river and the rises above it, and the community has spent recent years rebuilding after the 2022 floods. Our local operators know which blocks need a different approach after wet weather and which can run on a standard fortnightly schedule, from the riverbank parks right through to the streets up the hill.
Book your free Lismore quoteEvery job is sized to the block — a townhouse courtyard near Lismore Square, a timber home on the flats, or a hillside garden above the Quad.
Weekly, fortnightly or monthly visits with tidy edges around paths and beds — height lifted through the wet-season surge so the lawn keeps pace with Lismore’s subtropical growth.
Fence lines, garden beds and the tight corners around older timber homes, left as neat as the open lawn.
Grass that’s got away after a wet spell — or after floodwater has receded — gets multiple passes and catcher work until it’s back under control.
Clippings caught and carted and paths blown down after every visit, so the block looks properly finished, not just cut.
Bigger blocks on the hillside streets and out toward the fringes get ride-on gear where a push mower can’t keep up.
Inspection-ready lawns for Lismore’s landlords and property managers, kept on schedule without you needing to be on site.
Mowing keeps the lawn in order; gardening keeps the rest of the block looking cared for. Our Lismore operators handle hedging, pruning, weeding, garden bed clean ups, mulching and green waste removal — from $70 for a basic visit.
On the red volcanic soil around the hillside streets, garden beds can set as hard as the lawn does, so regular pruning and a proper mulch top-up matter more here than in most parts of NSW. We also handle post-flood garden clean ups on the lower streets, clearing silt-affected beds and getting them ready to replant.
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Honest starting prices so you know where you stand. A local operator confirms the exact figure once they’ve seen the size, access and how long the grass has got.
| Lawn service | Guide price from | Typical inclusions |
|---|---|---|
| Small maintained lawn — mow, edge & blow | From $50 | Small, regularly maintained lawns with straightforward access. |
| Medium to large — mow, edges & blow | From $70-$150+ | Mowing, edges and whipper snipping around paths and fences, plus a hard-surface tidy-up. |
| Gardening basic visit | From $70 | Hedging, pruning, weeding, bed tidy and green waste removal, sized to the job. |
| Overgrown lawn recovery | From $100-$250+ | Long, thick growth, multiple passes, extra catcher work and clean-up time. |
| Acreage / ride-on / slashing | Quoted on site | Bigger blocks on Lismore’s hillside fringes that need the right gear. |
Important: These are Lismore starting guide prices. Your final quote depends on lawn size, access, grass height, clipping volume and how often it’s done.
A lawn mown every fortnight through the wet season is a quick job. One left for weeks after a flood is a recovery job. A free onsite look means we quote it right the first time.
Local operators who know the area and turn up when they say they will — not a call centre and a roster of strangers.
From the river flats to the hillside streets above the Quad, our operators live and work here and know how flood history and red volcanic soil change the job.
Small maintained lawns from $50, gardening from $70; bigger or overgrown jobs quoted to the work, no surprises.
Every Fox Mowing NSW operator is fully insured — peace of mind for homeowners, landlords and managers across Lismore.
Edges, trimming and a blow-down come as standard, so the block looks looked-after, not just mown.
Weekly, fortnightly, one-off or seasonal upkeep, arranged around how you use the property and the wet-season growth surge.
Call 1800 FOX MOW or use the form. For mowing-only jobs we can often quote without you being home.
Summer is the busy season here — the wet-season surge from November to March can mean weekly cuts just to stay ahead of the kikuyu and couch. Winter (June to August) slows growth right down, and autumn is when we tackle repair work, including recovery on any blocks that have taken on floodwater.
We mow right across the Lismore operator territory — Lismore, Goonellabah, East Lismore, South Lismore, North Lismore, Girards Hill and the Nightcap hinterland villages beyond. Nearby? Ask and we’ll sort a local operator.
Absolutely fantastic service. The team transformed our lawn in no time at all, and the edging was completed with incredible precision. The attention to detail exceeded our expectations, and the finished result looks outstanding.
The team arrived exactly when scheduled and took great care while trimming our hedges. Their workmanship was excellent, and they left the property spotless after completing the job. We would gladly recommend their services to others.
A truly professional gardening service. We needed a large amount of garden waste removed along with a general tidy-up of the yard. The team worked efficiently, completed everything quickly, and left the area looking neat and refreshed.
We have used several gardening and lawn care companies over the years, and Fox Mowing stands out as one of the best. Their service is reliable, professional, and consistently delivered to a high standard. We regularly recommend them to family and friends.
If you want a lawn that looks healthy, neat, and professionally maintained, these are the people to call. The difference they made to our property was impressive, and we couldn't be happier with the result.
We had been battling persistent weeds for months and tried numerous products from local hardware stores without success. After Fox Mowing treated the problem areas, the results were noticeable almost immediately. Our weed issue is finally under control, and the garden looks much better.
Start with a mow once the ground is dry enough to walk on safely, then topdress and oversow any bare or silt-damaged patches — most kikuyu and couch lawns recover with mowing and topdressing, though badly silted turf can need replacing. A local operator can look at the lawn and tell you honestly which one you're dealing with.
Small, maintained Lismore lawns start from $50. Mowing with edging and blow-down generally runs $70–$150+, gardening visits start from $70, and overgrown or flood-recovery jobs run from $100–$250+, depending on size and access.
Broadleaf carpet grass, kikuyu and couch all do well here, whether it's the red volcanic krasnozem on the hills or the deep alluvium down on the floodplain. Each type needs a slightly different mowing height, which is exactly what a local operator sets up for you.
Yes — hedging, pruning, weeding, garden clean ups, mulching and green waste removal, from $70 a visit. Most customers book the lawn and garden together in one visit.
Yes — ride-on mowing for the larger hillside blocks and properties on the edge of town. Those jobs are quoted on site so the price matches the ground.
Call 1800 369 669 or fill in the form and a local Fox operator will call you the same day. For mowing-only jobs we can often quote without you being home.