Baton Rouge Commercial Mowing Services

When it comes to hiring a commercial mowing company, experience and expertise are crucial. They should have the licenses, insurance, and equipment to safely, effectively, and efficiently take care of your property. They should know when and how often to mow your grass, ensuring it continues to grow and remains healthy. It is a bonus if they can offer other landscaping services. Whether it is a seasonal freshening up of your flowerbeds or other landscaping features or caring for trees, bushes, and shrubbery, your mowing and landscaping company can make your property beautiful and your job easier.

Your lawn's age, combined with other conditions, will determine the ideal length for the lawn to be mowed. Proper cutting length is imperative for your grass's health and longevity. During the fall, winter, and early spring, a consistent length of at least 3" will help keep the lawn's roots and soil insulated. It can be lowered to 2" in the late spring, summer, and early autumn. This length allows the blades to still protect the soil from the sun and prevent the development of weeds.

Each time your lawn is cut, the blades are pushed in a specific direction by the mower's blade and wheels. Not only can a consistent mowing pattern compact the soil, making it difficult for oxygen, water, and other nutrients to enter the soil, it can cause ruts and prematurely wear out the lawn. Mixing up mowing patterns prevents soil compaction and allows your grass to grow tall and strong. Your mowing team should employ a rotation of vertical, horizontal, and diagonal mowing patterns.

New sod and young lawns need time to establish. Whether you've laid sod across your property, only in certain areas, or have put down seed and fertilizer to bolster bare spots, the approach to lawn maintenance will need to be specially adjusted. Mowing a young lawn too soon can have negative consequences. The seeds need time to germinate, and the sod needs time to establish roots. Once the yard reaches at least 3" in height, it can be mowed. However, special care needs to be taken. Avoid quick turns that drag against seedlings and new grass.