Lawn Mowing in Melbourne
Weekly, fortnightly or one-off mowing, with edges and corners finished properly every visit.
A neat lawn sets the tone for the whole property, and in Melbourne it rarely stays neat on its own. Spring growth can get away from you in a fortnight, summer heat stresses grass that's cut too short, and autumn rain brings a second flush. We mow on a regular round so your lawn is cut at the right height for the season, edged cleanly along paths and beds, and whipper snipped around fences, trees and letterboxes.
Most lawns in Melbourne's inner-east and south-east are either cool-season grasses like tall fescue and ryegrass, or warm-season grasses like buffalo, kikuyu and couch. They grow at different times of year and prefer different mowing heights, so we set the mower for your grass rather than cutting every lawn the same way.
What's included
- Mowing front and back lawns at a height suited to your grass type
- Edging along paths, driveways and garden beds
- Whipper snipping around fences, trees, posts and tight corners
- Clearing clippings off paths, driveways and patios
- Weekly, fortnightly or one-off visits
- A heads-up on anything we notice, like bare patches, weeds or drainage problems
How often to mow in Melbourne
Through spring most lawns need cutting every week or two, as growth peaks from September to November. Warm-season grasses such as kikuyu and couch keep growing hard through summer, while cool-season fescue and rye slow down in the heat and are better left a little longer.
Growth eases from late autumn, and over winter many lawns only need a cut every three to four weeks. A good rule all year round is never to remove more than a third of the leaf in one cut, which is why regular visits keep a lawn healthier than an occasional hard mow.
Lawn Mowing near you
Often requested in these suburbs, and available across all of our service areas.
Lawn Mowing: your questions answered
How often should my lawn be mowed?
In spring and early summer most Melbourne lawns need mowing every one to two weeks. Over winter that drops to every three or four weeks. We'll suggest a frequency based on your grass type and how the lawn is used, and adjust it as the seasons change.
Can you mow a lawn that has got really overgrown?
Yes. Very long grass is best brought down gradually so the lawn isn't scalped, then edged and tidied. A one-off mow is a good way to get the lawn back under control before moving to a regular round.
Do I need to be home when you mow?
No, as long as we can get to the lawn, for example through an unlocked side gate. Just let us know about access, pets or anything else we should be aware of when you book.
Is it OK to mow when the grass is wet?
Light dew is fine, but mowing a soaked lawn tears the grass and can rut soft ground, especially on Melbourne's heavy clay soils. After a big downpour it's usually better to wait a day for the lawn to drain.
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