[Lindaws]

In summer ,high heat, they mow twice a week. Your fee is just avg. over a year.

[toeser]

Originally Posted by ryoungs

When I bought my villa last spring, I contracted with Choice Maintenance to mow my lawn while I was gone back north during the summer. They charge $50 each month ($600 per year). I have been back in The Villages since Christmas, and I they have been here once (although I admit I may have missed a previous visit.) I happened to be outside the last time, and I watched the young man go rapidly door to door around the neighborhood. He spent no more than 3 minutes at my property where he did some (unneeded) edging along the street side and one side of my driveway. The $50 charge seems excessive to me. I called the company, and was told they do not do a winter "vacation". I do understand the company needs $600 a year so that they can keep a steady cash flow. It is not that I need the money, but I can't help but feel used. If I were here all year, I would do my own lawn. My wife says I should not drop the service. Comments?

The running rate for normal lawns (not villas) in my neighborhood is $50-55 per month. So $50 for a tiny villa lawn seems high.

[dickybaker]

Originally Posted by ryoungs

When I bought my villa last spring, I contracted with Choice Maintenance to mow my lawn while I was gone back north during the summer. They charge $50 each month ($600 per year). I have been back in The Villages since Christmas, and I they have been here once (although I admit I may have missed a previous visit.) I happened to be outside the last time, and I watched the young man go rapidly door to door around the neighborhood. He spent no more than 3 minutes at my property where he did some (unneeded) edging along the street side and one side of my driveway. The $50 charge seems excessive to me. I called the company, and was told they do not do a winter "vacation". I do understand the company needs $600 a year so that they can keep a steady cash flow. It is not that I need the money, but I can't help but feel used. If I were here all year, I would do my own lawn. My wife says I should not drop the service. Comments?

that's the going rate. Is he doing a good job ? wake up.

[wmcgowan]

Originally Posted by ryoungs

When I bought my villa last spring, I contracted with Choice Maintenance to mow my lawn while I was gone back north during the summer. They charge $50 each month ($600 per year). I have been back in The Villages since Christmas, and I they have been here once (although I admit I may have missed a previous visit.) I happened to be outside the last time, and I watched the young man go rapidly door to door around the neighborhood. He spent no more than 3 minutes at my property where he did some (unneeded) edging along the street side and one side of my driveway. The $50 charge seems excessive to me. I called the company, and was told they do not do a winter "vacation". I do understand the company needs $600 a year so that they can keep a steady cash flow. It is not that I need the money, but I can't help but feel used. If I were here all year, I would do my own lawn. My wife says I should not drop the service. Comments?

Do it yourself then

[Guitarman1951]

All lawn services do the same thing. It is worth it to me as, in St. Louis, I would have to pay more than what I pay a month for just one mowing. I have Choice Maintenance now after having 4 different service over the last 14 years, and am happy with them.

[PennyAnn]

In the winter, the cuts are infrequent, but in the summertime, it can be up to twice a week. The $50 is a good price and it is simply an equal billing situation.

[debb3c]

Who do you use? We are closing on our house there this month

[DonH57]

Originally Posted by karostay

Bargain try mowing 90 degree plus heat 100% humidity

Exactly! I did mow, edge, and clear ours when we first moved here and eventually it beat me. We 've been very happy to pay 50 for ours.

[irishwonone]

Love it😂

[Raybemis1]

Read your Contract:

Service Frequencies
Lawn mowing schedules consist typically of weekly visits beginning around April through around the end of
October. There may be subtle variances in this schedule depending upon the yearly climate and how it effects the
growth or lack thereof of the turf. During the “off” season, we will visit the property every 2 weeks. The “off”
season refers to months outside of the April-October time frame. In certain instances, during the off season, our
maintenance team will only groom areas with the weed eater or edge a driveway to avoid damaging a dry or
slow growing lawn. On average, you will receive around 40 – 44 actual service visits per year. The monthly fee
is an amount that has been averaged out for one years’ worth of service and this is done so we are able to offer a
flat convenient rate throughout the year in lieu of much higher internal fees about 8 months out of the year.
**It is also important to note that though we attempt to visit the property during the growing season on the same
day each week, that day is subject to change based upon weather conditions and unforeseen obstacles including
but not limited to: traffic, accidents, equipment malfunction, etc. We do not offer credits or discounts in the event
of a missed service week due to inclement weather.

[richobryan]

Contact Bowles Services. 352-292-4272. Best lawn service I ever had and with a villa, I pay less than the $50 your are paying. However it is a year round charge, but they come about every 3 weeks in the off season, which is defined by the weather, but usually late October to early April. I HIGHLY recommend them.

[DAVES]

Originally Posted by C4Boston

Buy your wife a mower for mothers day.

Truth, I am shocked, My wife, a city girl does most of the weeding. I hate weeding but I refuse to let her do it alone. Am I helpful? Hey you missed that one.
Martha Stewart had her name on Pink painted garden tools. If, still available, make certain your couch is comfortable to sleep on.

[Bilyclub]

Deans is twice a month year round. Wished they mow less in the winter and more in the summer.

[Dlbonivich]

He wants to see them work for the money, whether it needs it or not. When they scalp the toots because the grass does not grow much in the winter, his lawn will die. Don’t trust the expert

[sloanst]

$600/year. Man, are you getting off easy.