Hiring a professional landscaping crew for a standard two-hour block of general yard work typically costs anywhere from $100 to $250, depending heavily on local labor rates, the complexity of the tasks, and whether you are hiring an independent contractor or a fully insured commercial firm. Independent local laborers or neighborhood helpers often charge lower hourly rates around $25 to $40 per person, while established professional companies billing for a multi-person crew with specialized commercial equipment will charge higher rates to cover overhead, travel, and insurance costs for that short duration of labor.