Lawn mowing
A good mow keeps the lawn at the right height for its grass, without scalping, and leaves the walks and drive clean.
How the job is done
- 1The yard is checked for sticks, toys and hoses first.
- 2The grass is cut at a height that suits it, taking off no more than about a third of the blade at a time.
- 3Sharp blades cut cleanly; dull ones tear the tips and leave them brown.
- 4Wet grass clumps and spreads disease, so it is best cut dry.
- 5Trimming, edging and blowing off the hard surfaces finish the job.
What affects the cost
- Lawn size
- Slopes, fences and gates
- Beds and trees to work around
- Grass type and how fast it grows
- How often it is cut
- How tall it is on the first visit
Local conditions
Bermuda and zoysia are the main lawn grasses here, with fescue in shady spots. University of Tennessee turf guidance cuts bermuda and zoysia low, around an inch and a half, and tall fescue higher. Humid summers bring brown patch and dollar spot, so height and timing matter. In Germantown, city code keeps grass on most lots under 6 inches, and many HOAs set their own rules.
Questions homeowners ask us.
How often should a lawn be mowed?
Often enough that each cut takes off no more than a third of the blade. In peak summer that can mean every week.
How short should grass be cut?
It depends on the grass. Bermuda and zoysia are cut low, around an inch and a half; tall fescue is left higher.
Should grass be mowed when it is wet?
Best not. Wet grass clumps, cuts unevenly and spreads disease.
Does the lawn need mowing in winter?
Bermuda and zoysia go dormant in winter and need little or no mowing until they green up in spring.
Is the estimate really free, and what happens at the visit?
Free, with no obligation. Darren Fant walks the site, measures, looks at drainage and access, and gives a written quote. Every quote is written after seeing the yard, because access and grading differ house to house.
How it’s quoted
A written number after the walk-through - no sales pitch.
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Ready when you are.
Tell us about your yard and Darren will call to set up the visit.