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meridian5850 12-03-2020 09:17 AM

Need lawn service recommendation
 
I'm looking for a service that mows based on if the grass needs cut and not the time of year.

My current guy mows weekly during the main growing season, but as soon as November comes, he changes to every other week regardless of the temperature, even if the grass is still growing due to warm weather. Then, starting in December, he cuts only once a month until "growing" season begins in spring.

So, does anyone have a service that continues to cut weekly if the temperatures are still warm? I'm in Fenney.

retiredguy123 12-03-2020 09:27 AM

I doubt it, but you would be paying twice as much for the service. You may want to try reducing the watering times for your irrigation system. I reduced mine from 20 minutes per zone to 5 minutes, and the grass still looks fine.

dewilson58 12-03-2020 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by meridian5850 (Post 1869199)
I'm looking for a service that mows based on if the grass needs cut and not the time of year.

How would a provider know if Meri's lawn needs mowing??? Inspect?? Meri calls??? Sounds problematic & difficult to schedule. :shrug:

charlieo1126@gmail.com 12-03-2020 10:31 AM

I’ve had Scot at 2 Jonesboro, I’m in fenney now , none of them will mow all the time but he will if needed and he still comes out to check for weeds and things he does a good job trimming and he’s helpful if you need little things around home 3524613133

meridian5850 12-03-2020 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by dewilson58 (Post 1869208)
How would a provider know if Meri's lawn needs mowing??? Inspect?? Meri calls??? Sounds problematic & difficult to schedule. :shrug:

If temps are in the 60s, it's still growing normally. My grass was cut two weeks ago and needed it this week, but he said he won't be out 'til next week to do the regularly scheduled December mowing. Even if temps are above normal in Dec. he'll only cut once. I'm looking for someone who will continue to cut based on growth and not the calendar if the grass is still growing.

meridian5850 12-03-2020 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by charlieo1126@gmail.com (Post 1869247)
I’ve had Scot at 2 Jonesboro, I’m in fenney now , none of them will mow all the time but he will if needed and he still comes out to check for weeds and things he does a good job trimming and he’s helpful if you need little things around home 3524613133

Thanks. I'll give him a call.

AustinKim 12-04-2020 06:06 AM

Is it true that the Villages fines you if your lawns arent meticulously maintained? Is that why you want it cut more often?

dewilson58 12-04-2020 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by AustinKim (Post 1869483)
Is it true that the Villages fines you if your lawns arent meticulously maintained? Is that why you want it cut more often?


meticulously??.....no


maintained??...yes

Joanne D 12-04-2020 08:07 AM

Rafael DeLeon 352-702-5788. He has been doing our lawn and landscaping and tree trimming for 3 years. If you need more cutting or work just text him and he comes!

Dantes 12-04-2020 08:19 AM

Do not use a large lawn service Are use Deans before I moved here They were taking money out of my account for services they said they did when I got here my grass was seeding it was so long
Day Home improvement 443-506-2711 He is dependable honest he does my home for $40 a month I don’t have much grass but he is always here and goes above and beyond and no I am not related I live in the villages

meridian5850 12-04-2020 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Joanne D (Post 1869543)
Rafael DeLeon 352-702-5788. He has been doing our lawn and landscaping and tree trimming for 3 years. If you need more cutting or work just text him and he comes!

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Originally Posted by Dantes (Post 1869555)
Do not use a large lawn service Are use Deans before I moved here They were taking money out of my account for services they said they did when I got here my grass was seeding it was so long
Day Home improvement 443-506-2711 He is dependable honest he does my home for $40 a month I don’t have much grass but he is always here and goes above and beyond and no I am not related I live in the villages


Thanks

donfey 12-04-2020 08:35 AM

lawn mowing
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by meridian5850 (Post 1869199)
I'm looking for a service that mows based on if the grass needs cut and not the time of year.

My current guy mows weekly during the main growing season, but as soon as November comes, he changes to every other week regardless of the temperature, even if the grass is still growing due to warm weather. Then, starting in December, he cuts only once a month until "growing" season begins in spring.

So, does anyone have a service that continues to cut weekly if the temperatures are still warm? I'm in Fenney.

I don't think "a bit" longer is a problem, but you might. My guy, who is excellent, goes to every other week, November through March. He does, however, alter that schedule if/when needed. He also advised me that I should cut watering to less than half the summer schedule, or spots would appear in the lawn. I'm at 15 minutes, twice a week.

Skip 12-04-2020 08:36 AM

I'm looking for lawn care that will cut with a push mower rather than a heavy rider. Anyone out there have a service that will use a push mower, even at $5/month extra?

They all cut like the OP described. Hardly at all in the cold months when the grass is making roots not blades.

Post here.

Skip

Singerlady 12-04-2020 08:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by meridian5850 (Post 1869199)
I'm looking for a service that mows based on if the grass needs cut and not the time of year.

My current guy mows weekly during the main growing season, but as soon as November comes, he changes to every other week regardless of the temperature, even if the grass is still growing due to warm weather. Then, starting in December, he cuts only once a month until "growing" season begins in spring.

So, does anyone have a service that continues to cut weekly if the temperatures are still warm? I'm in Fenney.

Bernie Coluccio from B & B III Home Services. He will come out every week regardless of the weather and check to see if he needs to mow or not. If he does not need to mow he will do something… Such as edging, spraying weeds, etc. He has never missed a week with us. Best service ever. He also is a handyman.

PugMom 12-04-2020 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by dewilson58 (Post 1869208)
How would a provider know if Meri's lawn needs mowing??? Inspect?? Meri calls??? Sounds problematic & difficult to schedule. :shrug:

perhaps schedule a weekly, or every other week schedule? we use deans for everything from termites to mowing, etc. , they are VERY flexible. yes, they MIGHT cost a bit more, but we've been very pleased with their services, & workers are always ready to help


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