Bush Hogging for St. Petersburg & Pinellas County
Tractor mowing for overgrown vacant lots, neglected yards and code-violation cleanups. When a lawn mower won't cut it, we bring the tractor.
Get a Free Quote Call 888-948-BUSH (2874)What is bush hogging — and when do you need it?
If a lot has gone a season or more without mowing, or Florida's summer rains turned a yard into a thicket, a regular lawn service usually can't help. Zero-turn and push mowers are made for maintained turf. Put them into knee-high weeds, saw palmetto or hidden debris and they bog down, bend blades and break belts.
Bush hogging — rotary cutting — uses a heavy steel deck on a tractor, driven by the tractor's power take-off. Thick, swinging blades cut through dense grass, weeds and light brush and leave the material on the ground.
It's the reset: one heavy cut to bring a neglected lot back to where a regular lawn service can keep it up.
What we cut
- Tall grass and weeds — knee-high to head-high field grass and weeds.
- Saw palmetto — fronds and surface growth.
- Vines and brush — vines, brambles and brushy weed growth.
- Small saplings — young growth, including Brazilian pepper, within the rated capacity of the cutter.
We mow. We don't do tree removal, stump grinding, root raking or grading — the cut material is left on the ground to break down.
Typical jobs
Vacant lots
Lots held for sale or future building that need to be knocked down so they stay visible, walkable and in compliance.
Code-violation cleanup
Got a notice for tall grass and weeds? Tell us the deadline and we'll plan around it. More on code cleanups.
Pre-sale cleanup
Buyers, surveyors and inspectors need to see the lot. Knocking down the brush shows the real size and shape of the property.
Visibility & fire-break mowing
Cut tall, dry growth back from fences, structures and driveways.
How it works
- Request a quote. Use the online form or call 888-948-BUSH (2874) with the address.
- We look at the lot. Size, growth, access, gates, ditches and debris.
- You get a quote. Free, with no obligation.
- We schedule and mow. Tractor and rotary cutter, done safely.
What affects the price
- Lot size. Bigger lots take longer, though tiny, tight lots can cost more per acre.
- Height and density. Knee-high grass goes quickly; chest-high brush and palmetto take much longer.
- Access. Narrow gates, fences and tight lots slow the work. Open street frontage is faster.
- Debris. Tires, concrete and junk have to be found and worked around before the deck hits them.
- Ground conditions. Ditches, pond banks and soft wet-season ground call for slow, careful work.
Thinking about renting a bush hog instead?
Once you add the day rate, delivery, damage waiver, fuel, tax and your time, renting often costs more than hiring — and you carry the risk. We ran the numbers for Pinellas County: Bush Hog Rental in St. Petersburg: Real Costs vs. Hiring.
Where we work
We're based in St. Petersburg and serve:
- St. Petersburg
- Pinellas Park
- Clearwater
- Largo
- Seminole
- Bardmoor
- St. Pete Beach
- Treasure Island
- Madeira Beach
Questions
What is the difference between a lawn mower and a bush hog?
A lawn mower is built to trim maintained turf. A bush hog (rotary cutter) is a heavy tractor-driven deck with thick swinging blades built to cut tall grass, thick weeds, palmetto and light brush that would stall or break a lawn mower.
How much does bush hogging cost in Pinellas County?
It depends on lot size, how tall and thick the growth is, access (gates, fences, ditches), debris, and ground conditions. We don't publish a flat rate because lots vary so much — send the address for a free quote.
Do I need to be there while you mow?
Usually not, as long as we can get the tractor onto the lot. Let us know about gates, locks, pets, and anything you want left alone.
Can you mow a lot that has a code violation notice?
Yes. Tell us the compliance deadline on your notice when you request a quote so we can plan around it.
Will bush hogging remove stumps or roots?
No. A rotary cutter mows vegetation down to a few inches above the ground. It does not grind stumps, remove roots, or grade the lot.
Ready to get the lot knocked down?
Advice is free — give us a call or send the address.
Get a Free Quote Call 888-948-BUSH (2874)