Okay, let’s tackle this. So Jay Noble has 30 years of experience as an owner of a full-service landscape company. That’s a long time, but the industry is highly competitive. Landscaping and lawn care professionals typically charge lower rates than those in other industries. Considering his experience and skills, I’d estimate his hourly rate to be around $75. This is lower than what you’d expect for someone with his experience in other industries, but the landscaping industry tends to be more labor-intensive and has lower profit margins. Some landscape professionals can charge upwards of $100-$150 per hour, but that’s not typical for someone with Jay’s level of experience and in this location.

To give you a better idea, here are some average hourly rates for landscapers in the Baltimore area: $50-$75 per hour. So, my estimate of $75 seems reasonable based on the data I have.