What are the benefits of mowing my lawn?

Healthy lawns beautify the area outside a home, promote feelings of relaxation, increase oxygen levels, help absorb noise, and reduce outdoor temperatures. They provide a safe cushion for sports and outdoor activities, and increase homeowners’ property value.

Despite there being many good reasons for homeowners to maintain their lawns, many people just don’t have the time, tools, or skills to do it themselves. This is where we come in.

When it comes to lawn care, the first place to start is Mowing. Most people think that mowing’s main function is to keep a lawn looking nice. While that’s certainly true, Mowing also helps keep lawns healthy: 

• Stronger grass: when grass is cut at the correct height, healthy grass shoots flourish while weaker ones don’t. When a lawn’s grass is trimmed, healthier grass roots grow, which results in a healthier and more lush lawn over time.

• More growth: regular mowing prevents uneven lawn growth. When grass is regularly cut to a uniform level, the lawn absorbs nutrients from water and sunlight evenly.

• Fewer pests: an overgrown lawn is more hospitable to insects and rodents because of weeds and tall grasses. Regular mowing means fewer pests and disease.

• Nourishing mulch: through a process called grass cycling, cut grass returns many much-needed nutrients and nitrogen to a lawn after mowing.

Most people are surprised to learn about these benefits, but as a client, we take all the guess work out for you.

What are some things to consider when I am mowing or having my lawn serviced?

• The 1/3 Rule: you should never cut more than one-third of the height of your grass. Cutting below this point will injure your grass, resulting in loss of nutrients and stunted growth, and leave your lawn vulnerable to pests and disease. The end result is a weakened, brown lawn. The “1/3 Rule” applies to both short and overgrown grass. That being said, with overgrown grass, it should be mowed to a height that is acceptable to your areas code or ordinance to prevent fines.

• Mow when grass is dry: wet grass clumps together and isn’t distributed evenly across the lawn. It may also clog the mower causing further damage to the lawn.

• Mowing patterns should be varied: grass leans in the direction that it is mowed. To ensure that grass remains upright over time and doesn’t develop ruts, understand how it was mowed previously–then mow it in a different direction.

• Discharge clippings on the lawn: Leave grass clippings on the lawn, they will break down quickly and return nutrients to your soil.

• Mow higher under trees: grass in these shaded areas competes with tree roots for water and nutrients, so leaving them a bit taller helps them survive preventing unsightly bare spots.

• Using Sharp mower blades: a sharp blade will result in clean-cut grass. A dull blade, on the other hand, will tear grass open and make it more susceptible to disease.

We aim, not only to make your yard beautiful, but to build a lasting relationship with our clients.

Contact us for a free estimate. Our professional lawn services are more affordable than you might think!