Questions & answers
Lawn care questions, answered
Straight answers about how we work, what things cost and how we keep Chattanooga-area lawns looking their best.
Getting started
Which areas do you serve?
Our featured service areas are Chattanooga, East Brainerd and Ooltewah. We also serve Hixson, Red Bank, East Ridge, Harrison, Collegedale and Apison. Routes vary by neighborhood, so share your address when you request an estimate — or measure your lawn first — and we’ll confirm availability. See all service areas.
How much does lawn care cost?
It depends on the size of the grounds and how much you want done. A small, flat front yard that only needs mowing is a very different job from a large lot with slopes, beds and hedges. Instead of guessing with a one-size price, we learn about your property and give you an estimate for it.
Are estimates free?
Yes. Tell us about your property through the estimate form or call 423-475-1731, and we’ll follow up to talk it through.
Is there anything I should do before the first visit?
It helps to let us know about gate codes or locks, pets that will be in the yard, and anything fragile or hidden in the grass, like low sprinkler heads or landscape lighting. Just add it to the notes when you request an estimate.
Mowing & maintenance
How often will you mow?
A typical season here starts with a cut in February and another in early March, then weekly mowing from mid-March through October, with cuts spacing out in November as growth slows. Every-other-week schedules and appointment-based cuts are also available — your plan is built around your lawn and your budget.
How short do you cut the grass?
Usually between about 2¾ and 3 inches, depending on the month. Through the heat of summer we keep it around three inches so the grass shades its own roots, then finish a little shorter in late fall. Scalping a lawn short can stress it and invite weeds, so we don’t.
What’s the difference between trimming and edging?
Trimming is a horizontal cut that catches grass the mower can’t reach — along fences, around trees, mailboxes and beds. Edging is a vertical cut that sets a crisp line where grass meets a driveway, sidewalk or bed. Both are part of our regular lawn service, and they’re what make a mowed lawn look finished.
Do you clean up after mowing?
Yes. Clippings get blown off driveways, walks and patios and cleared out of flower beds, and we pick up loose debris in the areas we work. You shouldn’t have to sweep up after us.
Can I book a one-time or occasional cut?
Yes — along with regular weekly and every-other-week service, we offer appointment-based cutting. It’s a good fit before an event, after a vacation, or when you’re getting a house ready to sell.
Hedges, commercial & service
When is the best time to trim shrubs and hedges?
As general guidance: most evergreen hedges respond well to a main shaping in late winter or early spring, before new growth, with lighter touch-ups through the growing season. Shrubs that flower in spring — azaleas and forsythia, for example — are best trimmed right after they bloom so you don’t cut off next year’s flowers. We’ll look at what you have and time the work accordingly. More on hedge and shrub trimming.
Do you work on business and commercial properties?
Yes. We handle grounds upkeep for business properties as well as homes. If your site has particular requirements — service days, access, paperwork or insurance documentation — include them in your request so we can confirm the details before any work begins. See commercial lawn care.
What if something isn’t done the way I wanted?
Tell us. If there’s something you’d like done differently, we’re happy to fix it — that’s part of how we work.
Have a question we didn’t cover? Ask it in the notes of your estimate request, or give us a call.
Free estimates
Ready for a yard you don’t have to think about?
Tell us about your property and what you’d like done. We’ll follow up to talk through the details and put together an estimate for your lawn.