Lawn Services

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Lawn care drives the majority of recurring revenue and repeat referrals. Every visit is a chance to prove competence — or lose a client.

Master the seasonal schedules, know your equipment cold, and communicate clearly with customers. The sections below cover mowing, trimming, seasonal cleanups, and grass identification from a crew-level perspective.

Quick Reference

• Standard Mowing Height: 3 – 3.5 inches (cool-season grasses)
• Mowing Frequency: Weekly late May–September; bi-weekly during slow growth
• Blade Sharpening: Every 20–25 hours of use
• Spring Cleanup Window: Late April – mid-May (after snowmelt, before first mow)
• Fall Cleanup Window: October – early November (after leaf drop, before snow)
• Growing Season: Late April – October (Zone 3b–4a)
• Lift Gate Weight Limit: 1,300 lb (Chevy 2500 HD)
• Mower Fuel Freshness: ≤30 days; stabilizer if sitting >2 weeks