Recurring lawn maintenance
Lawn mowing & maintenance, on schedule all season
Mowing, trimming, edging and cleanup that keep your lawn even, healthy and sharp from the first spring cut to the last one in fall.
Four jobs on every visit
1. Mowing
Mowing regularly keeps grass from flowering into seed heads, which keeps it in a steady state of healthy growth. But there’s a right and a wrong way to do it. Cutting too short, mowing with dull blades or tracking disease from yard to yard can open a lawn up to pests and problems. We cut at the right height for the month and keep our equipment cleaned and maintained, so there’s little risk to your lawn.
2. String trimming
Trimming is a horizontal cut — the work done with a string trimmer around trees, fences, posts, mailboxes and bed borders, anywhere a mower can’t go.
3. Edging
Edging is a vertical cut along concrete and bed lines. It carves a narrow channel between grass and pavement that sets a precise boundary and makes the whole lawn look finished. We use dedicated edgers and, with practice, get a clean line with a trimmer too. Honestly, it’s a bit of a craft to us.
4. Cleanup
Clippings are blown off driveways, sidewalks, patios and carports and cleared out of flower beds. Loose debris in the lawn gets picked up. You shouldn’t notice we were there — except for how good it looks.
Mowing height, month by month
We generally cut between 2¾ and 3 inches. By late spring we’re around three inches, which shades the roots and helps the lawn handle summer heat. Toward the end of fall the cut comes down a little to protect roots heading into winter.
The season at a glance
A typical Chattanooga mowing calendar
Grass here can keep growing from late winter into November. This is the pattern most of our recurring lawns follow; yours may differ.
- February – early March
Wake-up cuts
A first cut in February and another as March begins, to tidy winter growth and set an even height.
- Mid-March – October
Weekly mowing
The main growing season. Weekly cuts keep grass from going to seed and keep roots healthy.
- Summer
Taller for the heat
Grass is kept around three inches through the hottest months to shade the soil and roots.
- Fall – November
Finish strong
Cuts space out as growth slows, with a little shorter finish in late fall heading into winter.
Choose your rhythm
Weekly, every other week, or by appointment
Weekly
Best for most lawns in peak season. Grass never gets ahead of the mower, and the lawn always looks freshly cut.
Every other week
A lighter option available all through the cutting season for slower-growing or budget-conscious lawns.
By appointment
Occasional or one-time cuts when you need them — no ongoing commitment.
Running a business property? See commercial lawn care. Want the hedges and beds handled too? Add hedge trimming or landscape maintenance.
Questions
Mowing & maintenance FAQs
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.
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.