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 keeps Taree's CBD blocks and Manning River floodplain properties mowed and tidy, from the streets near Manning Entertainment Centre to the semi-rural fringes.
Taree sits on the alluvial floodplain where the Manning River fans out toward the coast. The Bureau of Meteorology’s Taree (Patanga) station puts average annual rainfall at around 1,193mm with summer maximums near 28.7°C, and the heavy, moisture-retentive silt loam underneath holds that rain well. Kikuyu and couch are the grasses that cope best with the combination of steady humidity, warm summers and soil that rarely dries out for long.
The 2021 Census counted 16,715 people living in Taree, postcode 2430, with a median age of 45 and 78.2% of homes standalone houses. Most of that housing sits on suburban blocks of brick and weatherboard around the CBD near the Manning Entertainment Centre and Manning Regional Art Gallery, with semi-rural floodplain properties further out toward the fringes and the railway line. It’s the biggest lawn run in the valley, and one of the busiest.
Book your free Taree quoteTaree’s size means the jobs vary block by block — CBD courtyards, floodplain acreage, rental turnovers. Here’s what we cover.
Weekly or fortnightly cuts with tight edges around driveways, footpaths and garden beds, kept to a height that suits Taree’s fast summer growth.
Fence lines, letterboxes and the awkward corners around sheds and carports, finished as neatly as the open lawn.
A block left too long after heavy Manning River rain can get away fast on kikuyu — we bring it back with multiple passes rather than one rushed cut.
Taree’s low floodplain position means lawns can stay waterlogged for days after a big rain event; we adjust mowing height and timing so the lawn isn’t scalped or torn up while it’s still soft.
With a good share of Taree’s housing let out or managed at a distance, we handle keys, gate codes and scheduled visits without the owner needing to be on site.
Hedging, weeding and bed clean-ups around the CBD and fringe properties alike, booked alongside the mow.
Taree’s property mix runs from tight suburban blocks near the Manning Entertainment Centre to semi-rural floodplain properties on the outskirts, so the gardening work varies as much as the mowing does. Hedging, pruning, weeding, garden bed clean-ups, mulching and green waste removal are all booked from $70 a visit.
The same silt loam that makes Taree’s lawns grow fast makes garden beds grow just as hard, weeds included. Regular tidy-ups keep beds from getting away between visits, particularly on the bigger fringe blocks where a garden can turn scrubby within a season if it’s left.
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Honest starting prices so you know roughly where you stand. A local operator confirms the exact figure once they’ve seen the size, access and how the grass is sitting.
| 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 Taree starting guide prices. Your final quote depends on lawn size, access, grass height, clipping volume and how often it’s done.
A CBD lawn mown every fortnight is a straightforward job. A floodplain block left a month after rain is a different job entirely. A free onsite look gets it right the first time.
Local operators who know the difference between a CBD courtyard and a floodplain fringe block, and who turn up when they say they will.
From the CBD blocks near Manning Street to the floodplain fringes, our operators know how Taree’s silt loam and river-flat drainage behave.
Small maintained lawns from $50, gardening from $70; bigger or overgrown jobs quoted to the work, no surprises.
Every Fox Mowing NSW operator working in Taree is insured and police-checked, whether you’re on site or not.
Edges, trimming and a full blow-down come as standard, so the block looks after itself between visits.
Weekly, fortnightly, one-off or a single flood clean-up, we fit the run to how the property is used.
Call 1800 FOX MOW or use the form. For mowing-only jobs we can often quote without you needing to be home.
Taree’s humid subtropical climate keeps kikuyu and couch growing through spring, summer and autumn, slowing only through the cooler, drier winter months. The fastest growth follows rain, when the Manning River floodplain’s silt loam holds moisture and pushes new growth within days, which is exactly when a fortnightly mow can turn into a recovery job if it’s skipped.
We mow right across the Taree operator run — Cundletown, Tinonee, Taree South, Purfleet, Wingham and Old Bar. 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 Taree lawns start from $50. Mowing with edging and a blow-down typically runs $70–$150+, gardening visits start from $70, and overgrown recovery work runs $100–$250+, depending on size and access.
Taree sits low on the Manning River floodplain, so heavy rain can leave lawns waterlogged for days. We adjust mowing height and timing after flooding so the lawn isn't scalped or torn up while it's still soft.
Yes — a good share of Taree's housing is tenanted or managed at a distance, and we work around keys, gate codes and scheduled visits without the owner needing to be there.
Kikuyu and couch are the reliable choices on Taree's heavy, moisture-retentive silt loam, and both grow hard through the humid summer months.
Yes — hedging, pruning, weeding, bed clean-ups, mulching and green waste removal, from $70 a visit, often booked alongside the mow.
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.