Lawn Mowing & Edging
A proper mow — edges, finish and all
Our general lawn mowing service includes trimming of edges — both horizontally and vertically where required — to give a nice sharp, professional finish. After edging we blow the clippings back onto the lawn to be picked up by the mower.
When mowing we will either mulch or catch depending on what is most appropriate for your lawn. We always do our best to keep your lawn healthy and looking its best all year round.
After mowing we blow down the paths and driveways as a final finishing touch. Unlike some other contractors, we do our best to minimise the amount of debris that ends up on the road. We prefer the only evidence of us being there to be a beautiful lawn that always looks freshly mown.
Clippings disposal
We will generally dispose of clippings in your garden waste bin where one is available. We are also happy to take clippings away with us, though there may be a small disposal fee if the volume is excessive.
Mulching vs catching
We use specially designed Honda lawn mowers with a high-powered 4-blade cutting system that chops clippings much finer than a regular twin-blade mower. When set in mulching mode, the clippings are returned to the lawn as fine mulch. On a well-maintained lawn you often can't tell the clippings have been returned — and lawns frequently look greener after mulching than after catching.
Grass clippings contain roughly 4% nitrogen, 1.5% phosphorus and 3% potassium — the same make-up as most common lawn fertilisers. Regular mulching effectively keeps your lawn fed and watered, reducing how often you need to fertilise.
Regular vs one-off service
Regular clients are permanently booked in the schedule — you won't have to think about your lawns at all. We do our best to schedule regular clients later in the week so the lawns are looking their best for the weekend.
One-off and casual jobs are also welcome. Just be aware that an overgrown lawn will incur a higher charge than a well-maintained one — see the Price Guide for details.