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 lawns across Port Macquarie, from the established streets around Town Beach and Settlement City to the newer estates growing out at Thrumster and Sovereign Hills.
Port Macquarie’s climate is warm-temperate Mid North Coast — milder than the subtropical stretch of the Northern Rivers further north, but still coastal-humid enough that lawns barely stop growing. From the sand near Town Beach and Tacking Point Lighthouse to the older streets around Settlement City, our local operators keep buffalo and couch lawns tidy through a growing season that eases off only a little over winter.
The soil changes as you move inland from the water. Right on the coast it’s sandy and free-draining, which suits buffalo and couch well, while kikuyu takes over on the richer ground further back from the beaches. Port Macquarie (2444) is also a town of two very different lawns: older brick homes and retirement villas on established blocks, and freshly turfed new-builds out at Thrumster and Sovereign Hills that need a different mowing rhythm while they settle in.
Book your free Port Macquarie quoteFrom a retirement villa near Settlement City to a new build at Sovereign Hills, every visit is set up for the block in front of us.
Weekly, fortnightly or monthly visits with edges done cleanly around paths, driveways and garden beds, all year round.
Fence lines, retaining walls and the tight corners a mower can’t reach, finished as neatly as the rest of the lawn.
Many Port Macquarie owners travel for months at a time. We run a fixed schedule so the lawn stays tidy while you’re away.
Kikuyu and buffalo that have got away after a wet spell are brought back under control with multiple passes and proper catcher work.
Clippings caught and carted, paths and driveways blown down, so the finish looks properly cared-for.
Fresh turf at Thrumster and Sovereign Hills needs a gentler, more frequent mow early on — we set the right height and interval while it beds in.
Mowing keeps the lawn in order; our gardening visits keep the rest of the block looking after itself. Hedging, pruning, weeding, garden bed clean ups, mulching and green waste removal are all on offer, from $70 a visit.
With Port Macquarie’s median age sitting around 48 and a genuine retiree community in the mix, a lot of our regular clients simply want the garden handled without having to think about it — set-and-forget scheduling, paired with the mowing, so both the lawn and the beds are done in one booking.
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Honest starting prices so you know roughly where you stand before a local operator has a look and confirms the figure.
| 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 that need the right gear. |
Important: These are Port Macquarie starting guide prices. Your final quote depends on lawn size, access, grass height, clipping volume and how often the job is booked.
A villa lawn mown every fortnight is a straightforward job. New turf at Sovereign Hills or a block left through a long trip away is a different job again — a free onsite look means we quote it properly.
Local operators who know this town’s two lawns — the coastal sand and the inland clay-loam — not a call centre and a stranger each visit.
From Town Beach to the streets around Settlement City, our operators know how differently the coastal sand and inland ground behave.
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, which matters for homeowners, retirement villa managers and landlords alike.
If you’re away for a season, we keep the lawn on a fixed round so the house never looks empty.
Edges, trimming and a blow-down come as standard, every visit.
Call 1800 FOX MOW or use the form; for mowing-only jobs we can often quote without you being home.
Growth barely slows here. The warm-temperate climate and coastal humidity keep buffalo, couch and kikuyu ticking over through spring, summer and autumn, with only a modest easing off once winter mornings turn cool. Most Port Macquarie lawns need a fairly steady round rather than the big seasonal swings you’d see further inland.
We mow right across the Port Macquarie-Hastings operator territory — Beechwood, Blackmans Point, Bonny Hills, Flynns Beach, Lake Cathie, Thrumster, Wauchope and the rest of the hub. 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.
Small, maintained Port Macquarie lawns start from $50. Mowing with edging and blow-down is generally $70–$150+, gardening visits start from $70, and overgrown recovery runs from $100–$250+, depending on size and access.
Yes — we run a fixed mowing schedule for Port Macquarie owners who travel, so the lawn stays tidy and the property doesn't look empty while you're away. Just let us know the dates and we'll keep the round going without you needing to check in.
Yes — the coastal strip is sandy and free-draining, which suits buffalo and couch, while kikuyu tends to take over on the richer ground further back from the beaches, so we adjust mowing height and frequency for each.
Yes — freshly laid turf needs a gentler, more frequent mow while it beds in, and we set the right height and interval for new estates as well as established blocks.
Yes — hedging, pruning, weeding, garden bed clean ups, mulching and green waste removal, from $70 a visit. Most customers book the lawn and garden together.
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.