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 looks after North Lismore's owner-occupied streets on the river's northern bank, from Fawcett's Bridge past heritage homes like the Winsome and Locheil.
North Lismore (2480) sits low on the northern bank of the Wilsons River, linked to the CBD by Fawcett’s Bridge and home to heritage buildings like the Winsome on Bridge Street and Locheil on Bouyon Street, both dating back to the 1800s. The alluvial flood-plain soil across the suburb’s predominantly owner-occupied streets grows kikuyu and couch well, and North Lismore shares the same flood exposure as South Lismore across the river — a real factor in when lawns can be safely mowed after wet-season rain.
With a population of 754 and a mature age profile, North Lismore is a small, settled, largely owner-occupied community. Our operators know these streets well, including which blocks need a careful eye after the river’s been up and which return to a normal fortnightly schedule quickly.
Book your free North Lismore quoteEvery job flexes to the block — a heritage home near Bridge Street, a family house further from the river, or a bigger block on the suburb’s edge.
Weekly, fortnightly or monthly cuts with edges done around paths, drives and heritage garden beds, timed to river conditions.
Fence lines and the corners around period homes near Fawcett’s Bridge, left as neat as the rest of the block.
Grass that’s got away after the river’s been up gets multiple passes and catcher work until the block is back under control.
Clippings caught and carted and paths blown down after every visit, so heritage streets stay looking their best.
Larger blocks toward Tullera and Woodlawn on the suburb’s edges get ride-on gear where a push mower isn’t practical.
Inspection-ready lawns for North Lismore’s landlords and property managers, kept on schedule without you needing to be there.
Mowing keeps the lawn under control; gardening keeps the rest of the block looking after itself. Our North Lismore operators handle hedging, pruning, weeding, garden bed clean ups, mulching and green waste removal — from $70 for a basic visit.
Heritage gardens around homes like the Winsome and Locheil need a careful hand, and beds on the river flats often carry silt after high water, so our post-flood clean ups focus on clearing debris before replanting. For the rest of the suburb, a seasonal mulch and prune keeps garden beds tidy between visits.
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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 toward Tullera and Woodlawn that need the right gear. |
Important: These are North Lismore starting guide prices. Your final quote depends on lawn size, access, grass height, clipping volume and how often it’s done.
A heritage home mown every fortnight is a quick job. One left for weeks after the river’s been up 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 Fawcett’s Bridge to the streets around the Winsome and Locheil, our operators know how flood history and river-flat soil shape 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 North 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 — including recovery bookings once the ground’s dried out after the river’s up.
Call 1800 FOX MOW or use the form. For mowing-only jobs we can often quote without you being home.
The wet season from November to March brings the fastest growth and the highest flood risk, so timing a visit around the river matters as much as the mowing itself. Winter, June to August, is the quiet stretch and the best time to catch up on any repair work once the ground has properly dried out.
We mow right across the North Lismore operator territory — North Lismore, South Lismore, Lismore, Booerie Creek and Woodlawn, and out to the Nightcap hinterland villages. 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.
Like South Lismore, North Lismore sits on the river flats with real flood history, so the safest approach is to wait until the ground has dried out and firmed up before mowing, then topdress any bare or silt-affected patches. Getting a local operator out for a look after wet weather is the quickest way to know whether it's a straightforward mow or a proper recovery job.
Small, maintained North 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.
Kikuyu and couch both suit the alluvial flood-plain soil across North Lismore's residential streets and grow strongly through the wet season. Both need a taller cut through summer to keep the leaf shading the roots on the flats.
Yes — hedging, pruning, weeding, garden bed clean ups, mulching and green waste removal, from $70 a visit. We also handle post-flood garden clean ups around North Lismore's heritage homes.
Yes — ride-on mowing is available for larger properties toward Tullera and Woodlawn on the suburb's edges. 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.