We mow at the agronomically correct height for your turf type, alternate patterns to prevent rutting, and trim every edge - so your property looks intentional, not just cut.
What's included
- Weekly or one-time visits
- Alternating mow patterns
- Sharp, sanitized blades
- String-trim & blow-down included
Mowing is the most important lawn treatment you'll get
Most homeowners think of mowing as a chore - we treat it as the foundation of lawn health. The height you mow at, the sharpness of the blade, the pattern, and the timing all directly affect turf density, root depth, weed pressure, and how well your lawn responds to fertilizer and water. A lawn that's scalped weekly with a dull blade will fight you no matter how much you spend on inputs. A lawn that's cut high with sharp blades on rotating patterns becomes denser, deeper-rooted, and more drought-tolerant within a single season.
How we mow
We mow at the agronomically correct height for your turf type - typically 3 to 3.5 inches for cool-season lawns in Minnesota - and never remove more than the top third of the blade in a single cut. Mow patterns alternate every visit to prevent the same wheel ruts and to encourage upright growth. Blades are sharpened on a regular rotation and sanitized between properties to avoid spreading lawn disease. Every visit includes string-trimming around all edges, hard-edging where appropriate, and a full blow-down of clippings off hard surfaces so your property looks finished.
Weekly service vs one-time
Our standard mowing program is weekly during the active growing season, which for the West Metro typically runs from April through October. Weekly service keeps the cut consistent with the one-third rule, prevents seed-head formation, and gives your technician a regular chance to spot issues like disease, irrigation problems, or pest damage early. We also offer one-time mowing visits for cleanups, vacation coverage, or special events when you don't need a recurring schedule.
Crew, equipment, and reliability
Crews run commercial zero-turn and walk-behind equipment chosen to match your property's terrain and access. Routes are organized by neighborhood so we hit each property on a predictable day each week, weather permitting. If a storm forces a reschedule, you'll hear from us by email so you're not guessing when we'll be by. We track service slips for every visit so there's a clear record of what was done and any issues observed on your property.