When do I start mowing?

We get the question all the time….”When should I start mowing?”  Our answer is alway the same:  Are you ready to mow and does the lawn need mown?  Those 2 questions are equally important as most homeowners only focus on “does it need mown”.   If they are both important let’s break them down in bullet point fashion:

Are you ready to mow?

1. Have you done your spring service on your mower?  Oil change, spark plugs, sharpened blades, etc….
2. Have you communicated with your lawn mowing service?
   1. How often do you want it mowed in the spring?
   2. Does your lawn care company use spring fertilizers which would increase the need for additional spring mowing?
   3. Did you communicate any changes to the service?  i.e. -you might want it bagged in the spring….mown taller or shorter.
3. Once you start mowing the grass will be more motivated to grow, so be aware…..the mowing season will have begun!

Does it need mown?

1. Are there leaves that have gathered in areas that could be eliminated with mowing.  If yes….consider mowing
2. Does the lawn have areas that are higher than others that would look better mown?  If yes, MOW.
3. Have all your neighbors mowed their lawns?  If yes, MOW!

The biggest things to focus on with mowing are keeping your blades sharp and never cut more than 1/3 of the blade.  This allows your grass to grow healthier and maximize the beauty of your lawn!