Mow How, Mow Way

Spring is now a distant memory and we have unquestionably entered the mowing season. And Mowing R Us is more than happy to mothball the plows and dust off the mowers! But, if you want to wow your lawn this summer, it takes more than basic mowing. A gorgeous lawn takes a few tools, knowledge, and planning. Today, Mowing R Us shares how we take lawn maintenance to the next level and what a lawn needs beyond a mower.

Spring Is Coming Has Left the Building

Before adequately addressing summer, we need to give spring a proper goodbye. And like the rockstar it is, it trashes the hotel room before winter hits the road.

Survey the Damage

Unless you’ve already handled your maintenance, winter and spring have left a mark on your landscape. So we’ll start summer by giving your yard a once over and making any recommendations. We’ll collect leaves and check whether you have lost any grass or other plants before we mow.

The First Mow

Summer’s first mow is special. Not just because it’s an annual lawn maintenance occasion but because we need to do things a little differently. If you haven’t scheduled your mowing services by now, you’ll want to get on that, since the season has officially begun! Typically, you don’t start mowing as soon as the grass shows a sign of growth. That can cause a shock. So we let the lawn reestablish itself. If you are considering starting services, this has already happened. At the start of the season, we cut off the grass that lasted the summer. It protected your grass roots from freezing during the coldest months, but now that it’s served its purpose, it’s time to make room for new growth.

Regular Mowing

Cutting grass is a regular chore throughout most of the year. Most people have operated a lawn mower at some point in their lives, but while most people can do an okay job, it takes some extra knowledge and care to do an excellent one.

What Kind of Grass?

There are over one thousand species of grass that grow in the United States. And that doesn’t count all the weeds that make their way into our lawns. Each of those grass species has different needs. So knowing the plant that you are mowing is essential to meeting those needs. Also, beyond nutrients, different grass has different optimum heights.

Good Equipment

The right equipment matters. Not only does it make lawn maintenance more manageable, but it can also be the difference between a healthy and unhealthy lawn. One place where this is most true is your blade. Did you know your lawn mower blade needs regular sharpening? A dull blade can damage and even kill your grass! Keeping our blades extra sharp is just one of the ways we ensure our equipment is in excellent condition so that your lawn will be too!

Different Seasons

As the seasons change, so do your lawn maintenance needs. Beyond the first Summer mow we discussed above, temperature changes shift the optimal height for your grass and its watering needs. We leave your grass a little longer in the summer to prevent it from getting cooked in the summer heat!

Lawn Maintenance is Lot More Than Mowing!

Mowing is the bare minimum for keeping your lawn neat and trimmed. But if you want to take it to the next level, add finishing touches like edging, trimming, and blowouts. In a future blog, we’ll get into more detail about these, but today, here’s a quick rundown of each and why it matters. Edging is digging a shallow, narrow trench between your lawn and other landscape areas, such as driveways, gardens, and hardscaping. We use an edger to create them. It has both aesthetic and practical benefits. Firstly, the edge creates a frame that helps your lawn and gardens stand out. We like bold lines! Secondly, it prevents the grass from growing into places it doesn’t belong because the small trench creates a barrier for roots. Finally, edging makes mowing and trimming more straightforward and less time-consuming. Trimming is the process of evening out the lawn after a mow. First, we trim all the places the mower missed, such as hard-to-reach spots or areas where grass sticks up because of unlevel ground. The last step after a mow is using a blower to remove grass clippings from places it doesn’t belong. You don’t want your lawn to be the only neat part of your property!

Let Mowing R Us Make Your Lawn Feel New!

Lawn maintenance is more complicated than it looks. To do it right takes time and practice. Since Mowing R Us already has decades of practice, let us give you back your time!