Lawn mowing
Texas A&M AgriLife advises mowing common bermudagrass at 1–2 inches, never removing more than a third of the blade, and leaving the clippings.
Lawn Care in Shallowater, TX
Shallowater sits just northwest of Lubbock and buys its water from the City of Lubbock, so its lawns run on the same twice-a-week watering schedule. Lubbock Lawn Care Pros connects Lubbock-area homeowners with independent local lawn care, landscaping, sprinkler and tree companies for free, no-obligation quotes.
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Shallowater is a small Lubbock County city with 2,955 residents in the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (ACS) 2024 5-year estimates. About 76.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied, and the median home was built in 1985, the same as Lubbock County as a whole. In practice that means a mix: yards established for decades next to newer builds, and sprinkler systems that range from recent to original.
Common requests are scheduled mowing through the growing season, a fertilizer plan, weed control, and a sprinkler check before April’s watering season.
Watering in Shallowater follows Lubbock’s schedule
The City of Shallowater says it purchases water from the City of Lubbock and follows Lubbock’s irrigation schedule and water restrictions. Under the City of Lubbock schedule, the last digit of your address sets two watering days:
- 0, 3, 4 or 9: Monday and Thursday
- 1, 5 or 6: Tuesday and Friday
- 2, 7 or 8: Wednesday and Saturday
- No Sunday irrigation; hand watering any time
From April 1 to September 30, the City’s guidance lists watering hours of midnight to 10 a.m. or 6 p.m. to midnight and about 1.5 inches per zone per week. From October 1 to March 31 the days stay the same and you water only above 35 °F. Check the current schedule and any drought stage at mylubbock.us before you set your controller. The city also posts a Sprinkler Permit form, so ask the City of Shallowater before adding a new system.
Services Shallowater homeowners ask about
Lawn maintenance plans
Mowing, edging and seasonal visits bundled on one schedule, priced by the company you choose.
Fertilization
AgriLife says to start after green-up when late frost is unlikely and to soil-test first; no bermuda feeding September to February unless overseeded.
Weed control
Pre-emergent goes down in late winter to early spring, before weeds germinate; follow the product label.
Sprinkler repair
A pre-season check of heads, zones and the controller before April’s schedule begins.
Yard cleanup
Spring is the windiest season, so beds and fence lines often need clearing once it passes.
In Texas, anyone who applies weed killers, insect or grub control, or other pesticides to a lawn for hire must hold a Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) applicator license. Fertilizer-only applications do not require one. Before you hire, ask for the company’s TDA license number and verify it with TDA.
In Texas, sprinkler and irrigation installation, repair and maintenance for hire must be done by, or under the supervision of, a TCEQ-licensed Landscape Irrigator, whose LI license number must appear on their advertising. Homeowners may work on their own home’s system. Ask for the LI number and verify it with TCEQ. Backflow testing requires a TCEQ-licensed backflow prevention assembly tester.
This is general information, not legal advice.
What lawn care costs around Shallowater
For a rough idea before quotes arrive: lawn mowing runs about $27–$89 per cut (about $36–$49 for a ¼-acre lot), and weekly mowing or maintenance about $50–$150 per visit. Typical ranges reported by online cost guides (2025–2026) — estimates, not quotes. See the full table on our Lubbock lawn care prices page, or request free quotes for your yard.
Shallowater lawn care FAQ
Does Shallowater have its own watering days?
No. The City of Shallowater says it purchases water from the City of Lubbock and follows Lubbock’s irrigation schedule and water restrictions. That means two assigned days by the last digit of your address and no Sunday irrigation. Check the current schedule and any drought stage at mylubbock.us before you set your controller, and ask the City of Shallowater about anything specific to town.
Can I get quotes for a larger lot or acreage near Shallowater?
Yes. Describe the size of the area you want mowed, any fenced or rough sections, and how often you want it cut when you fill in the quote form. Mowing prices depend heavily on area and frequency, so a clear description helps the independent companies who reply give you a realistic number instead of a guess.
Nearby service areas
Quotes are also available in these nearby areas:
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