How often do you mow?

We typically mow weekly during the growing season. Frequency can be adjusted based on growth rate and weather conditions.

Do you bag or mulch clippings?

We mulch clippings by default, which returns valuable nutrients to your lawn. Bagging is available upon request.

What height do you mow at?

We maintain a mowing height of 3-3.5 inches, which is optimal for Minnesota cool-season grasses. This height promotes root growth and shades out weeds.

Do you mow in the rain?

We avoid mowing in heavy rain as it can damage wet turf and leave clumps. If weather delays your service, we'll reschedule within 1-2 days.

Can I skip weeks if my grass isn't growing fast?

During drought or slow growth periods, we may recommend skipping a week. We never mow just for the sake of mowing — your lawn's health comes first.

Lawn Services

Lawn Mowing

A well-mowed lawn is the foundation of great curb appeal. Our professional mowing service delivers consistent, clean cuts with commercial-grade equipment and trained crews.

Why Professional Mowing Matters

Mowing isn't just about keeping things tidy. Proper mowing height, sharp blades, and alternating patterns directly impact your lawn's health. Cut too short, and you stress the grass. Cut with dull blades, and you tear instead of slice, inviting disease. Our crews are trained to mow the right way, every time.

Freshly mowed striped residential lawn with a crisp professional finish

Our Approach to Mowing

We maintain a mowing height of 3–3.5 inches, which is the sweet spot for Minnesota's cool-season grasses (Kentucky Bluegrass, Fine Fescue, Perennial Ryegrass). This height shades the soil to suppress weeds, retains moisture during hot spells, and encourages deep root growth.

We also follow the "⅓ rule" — never removing more than one-third of the grass blade in a single cut. This reduces stress on the plant and prevents that scalped, yellow look that comes from cutting too aggressively.

What's Included Every Visit

Full-property mowing with commercial-grade equipment
String trimming around all edges, beds, and obstacles
Blowing off driveways, sidewalks, and patios
Alternating mowing patterns to prevent ruts and compaction
Sharp blades maintained for clean, healthy cuts
Clippings mulched back into the lawn (bagging available on request)

The Details That Matter

Proper Height

3-3.5 inches promotes deep roots and natural weed suppression. We never scalp your lawn.

Alternating Patterns

We change direction each week to prevent ruts, reduce compaction, and train the grass to stand upright.

Sharp Blades

Our blades are sharpened regularly. Clean cuts heal faster and resist disease — torn grass turns brown.

Reliable Crews

Same crew, same day, every week. Consistency means your lawn always looks its best.

Close-up of a freshly mowed lawn showing sharp striping and healthy turf

Why We Mulch Clippings

Grass clippings are not thatch. When properly mulched, they decompose quickly and return valuable nitrogen back to the soil — essentially giving your lawn a free, light feeding with every mow.

Studies show that mulching clippings can reduce your fertilizer needs by up to 25%. We only recommend bagging when the lawn is overgrown or clippings would smother the turf.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about our lawn mowing services

What Our Clients Say

Real reviews from homeowners who use our lawn mowing services

Kim Dunford

10 days ago

I started using West Metro Lawn Care last year when they aerated and applied a fall fertilizer to our yard and I will definitely continue this year. One of their greatest assets is their communication...

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Amir K

10 days ago

They provide great Lawn care services

lisa hinds

9 days ago

I have used West Metro Lawn and Snow for lawn care for a few years now. Their work is high quality and timely. They are reliable and their prices are fair.

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