[dadspet]

just got and estimate on my new Ranch house of $45/mt plus $5 to put some weed control in the flower / shrub beds. What bothered me a bit was that during the winter (or once the grass goes dormant after the first frost in Jan Feb March) they indicated they only need to cut once a month but its still $45/mt. They said their "by cut rate" is $15 but when I asked if I could change to the by cut rate in the winter they said they only do monthly cuts and they would ask me to not drop them till March since they were cutting me in Aug, Sept,Oct Nov Dec for a cut rate of $45. Sure does seem like $45 a cut in Jan Feb March is more than a bit steep for such a small lawn and I got a feeling I don't get any real bargain with the 45/mt rate that would cost me 60 if they did it by the cut (4x15=60) if I have to pay the same when they cut it once.

Can someone shed some light on if this is the norm or a Cutter that will let you switch to "By the Cut" once the grass goes dormant or am I missing something here!