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Why don’t we offer biweekly mowing?
Because it is not in our clients' best interest. Grass grows too long between cuts, one rain delay can stretch the gap to three weeks, and the schedule gets less reliable for everyone. Here is the longer version.
- By David Obeid, founder
- Reviewed
- 5 min read
The short answer
Why only weekly mowing?
We only mow weekly because mowing every other week stresses the lawn, falls apart the first time it rains, and makes our schedule less dependable for every client. It looks cheaper on paper, but it usually costs the lawn more than it saves.
We know some homeowners would rather pay for fewer visits, and some companies will happily do it. We'd rather tell you why we don't than take the job and give you a lawn that looks worse by July.
Reason one
What does two weeks of growth do to a fescue lawn?
It forces a cut that takes off far more than a third of the grass blade, and that catch-up cut is what damages the lawn. The one-third rule, never removing more than a third of the blade in a single mow, is the basic rule of healthy mowing.
In the spring and fall growth surges, tall fescue can easily outgrow that rule in two weeks. Cutting it back down shocks the plant, leaves clumps of clippings smothering the grass underneath, and exposes stems that brown in the sun. A steady weekly cut at about 3.5 to 4 inches keeps the lawn thick and shading out weeds.
Reason two
What happens to a biweekly schedule when it rains?
One rained-out mowing day turns a two-week gap into three weeks. When rain washes out a mowing day, that visit typically moves to the following week. On a weekly schedule that is a small hiccup. On a biweekly schedule it means a lawn that has gone three weeks without a cut.
Northern Virginia gets plenty of spring and summer storms, so this isn't a rare case. It happens every season.
Reason three
Why does biweekly mowing make the service worse for everyone?
Mixing weekly and every-other-week properties on the same routes makes the whole schedule harder to keep, and dependability is the thing our clients pay for. We route the same crews to the same properties so they get to know each yard. Alternating weeks and rain make-ups break that pattern apart.
Weekly mowing keeps the lawn healthier and the schedule dependable, and that is what lets us show up when we say we will.
Every visit
What does a weekly mow include?
Weekly mowing starts at $39.97 a mow when you pay for the season. See mowing prices and options.
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Cutting at the right height for the season
Taller in summer, never scalped. Height is set for the lawn's health, not to stretch the time between visits.
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String-trimming
Around beds, trees, fences, posts and anything the mower can't reach.
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Edging
Along walks, driveways and curbs for clean, defined lines.
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Walks and drives blown clean
Clippings blown off walks, the driveway and patio so the property looks finished.
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Sharp blades and varied patterns
Blades sharpened once or twice a week, and mowing direction varied to avoid ruts and torn, yellow tips.
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Clippings handled the right way
Returned to feed the lawn when that is best, or bagged and removed on request.
Honest by default
Is weekly mowing right for you?
Weekly mowing with us is a good fit if you:
- Want a dependable crew on a consistent schedule
- Care about a lawn that stays healthy, not just short
- Prefer one accountable company and clear communication
We are probably not the right fit if you:
- Want your lawn mowed every other week
- Want the single cheapest one-time cut
That's a perfectly fair choice. We'd just rather be straight with you up front than overpromise.
Related questions
What people also ask
Do you offer biweekly mowing?
No. Mowing every other week isn't in our clients' best interest. The grass grows too long between cuts, which stresses the lawn, and one rain delay can stretch the gap to three weeks. It also creates scheduling problems that would make our service less reliable for everyone.
When does the mowing season run?
We mow from late March to mid-November. After that, we transition to fall leaf cleanup, which is a separate service you sign up for.
What happens if it rains on my mowing day?
If rain washes out your mowing day, you'll typically be mowed the following week. If we miss your service because of weather, we make it up as soon as we can.
Can I skip a mow?
We reserve space on the schedule for you, so skipped services may be charged in full. If a mowing visit is skipped, the following visit is charged at 1.5 times the regular rate. If you need to make a change, call us as early as you can.
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