Lawn mowing is a common task for most people, but many homeowners don’t care to or have time to do it, especially in the hot summer months. It can be a mundane chore, but it also has a vital role in keeping your lawn looking its best which is why at SK Lawn and Landscape, we take steps throughout the winter to ensure our customers’ lawns are mowed correctly in the spring, summer, and fall.

Lawn Mowing Service in Kansas City, Lees Summit, and Raymore, MO

First, lawn mowing is essential for keeping your lawn looking green. Removing weeds and excess grass allows sunlight, water, and air to reach the roots of the grass plants, which helps the plants continue growing. If too much plant material is removed, the lawn will become brown and unsightly. Frequent mowing also reduces the growth of weeds in the lawn and helps to promote a healthier growth environment.

Light, water, and air are able to penetrate deep into the soil when the grass is cut to an optimal length. However, sunlight cannot penetrate the soil when the grass is long and dense. So it’s important to keep your lawn mowed at a height that will allow light to penetrate the soil and water to reach the roots.

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If the mower blade is too dull, it can also damage the grass, making it harder for the sun to penetrate the soil and provide water to the plant roots. Dull blades can also result in uneven cuts on the lawn, which can lead to bald spots in the grass and reduce its attractiveness. In addition to proper mowing techniques, the type of lawn mower you use is very important.

• A lawn mower should be appropriately adjusted so that it cuts the correct height for the conditions in your yard. For example, taller grasses should not be cut too short because it will weaken them and make them more susceptible to pests and disease.

• A lawn mower should also be well maintained to ensure good performance and optimal cutting quality. For best performance, it should be cleaned regularly to remove debris from the cutting area, which is what we do before our mowers touch your lawn.

If the grass is mowed too frequently, it will cause the grass to grow more slowly because the plant produces less chlorophyll when deprived of sunlight for extended periods. This can result in an unhealthy lawn that is less able to resist disease and insect infestation. On the other hand, leaving the grass too long between mowings will be more difficult to cut and will leave patches of uncut grass that will attract more pests and insects. Excessively long grass also collects moisture more quickly than short grass, which creates ideal conditions for fungus and disease growth. Mowing too infrequently may also cause the grass to become dry and brittle, making it more prone to damage from the elements and pets. Finally, maintaining a regular mowing schedule is one of the most important aspects of maintaining a healthy lawn.

At SK Lawn and Landscape, mowing is one of the biggest parts of the lawn care services we provide in the greater Kansas City area. Even though spring is still a few months away, we urge homeowners and business owners to make sure to contact us as we tend to book up quickly once the weather starts to change. Call us today for an estimate at (816) 372-4965 or complete the form below, and we’ll be in contact within one business day.