Mowing: Tips For Your Lawn

When it comes to mowing, it might actually surprise you to know that there's quite a bit to it…

Hiring some of the best companies will help you to get the results that you want for your lawn.

“Winging it,” or going with the cheapest service, could just bring you heartache and misery – apologies if that sounds over-dramatic!

Let's talk about some of the best practices in keeping lawns in good condition during the growing season.

Optimal Lawn Cuts

First of all, it's not advisable to scalp your lawn, although it may be tempting if you don't want to mow again for a while.

“Why can't I just cut it down to about an inch and a half?” a frugal minded property owner might ask themselves, wanting to save a little bit of gas for the lawnmower in these expensive times.

Well, if gasoline is your only concern, you can do that, but it's really not good for the grass.

Experts and professionals know that grass thrives at around 2+1/2 inches on average, and that it's good to keep the grass a little longer to let it cultivate its own natural air conditioning system.

When you look down toward the grass roots, you see more of a brown color, which could clue you into the fact that grass needs a certain length to be really healthy.

Getting a Haircut

Well, then, how much should you cut off at a given clip?

The rule of thumb is to cut no more than one third of the grass length with each cutting.

But a lot of people don't know that, and so they cut more, compromising the health of their lawn.

Other considerations

There's a lot more to mowing, too, in terms of aesthetic appeal.

There are diagonal and crisscross strategies that make mowing show up better directly after the job is done. There are ways to get around beds and other obstacles that leave more of a neat and manicured result.

You're not going to get a lot of this by just hiring some kid from the neighborhood, although it's good for your young mower’s sense of entrepreneurialism.

Take a look at the website for more on the services that we offer, from mowing to crabgrass control and other landscaping and exterior items.

You'll see that we pride ourselves on our excellence in customer service, as well as a job well done when it comes to your outdoor areas.