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Ultimately, pulling weeds vs. spraying them depends on what’s happening in your yard and your personal preferences. Manual weed removal doesn’t introduce any chemicals into your landscape, targets specific problematic plants, produces immediate results, can be free if you go the DIY route, and is inexpensive with a weed service if you only have a handful of weeds. On the other hand, spraying is often preferable for severe weed infestations and situations involving difficult-to-pull weeds because it treats multiple weeds at once, is usually more effective long-term, is less time-consuming, and costs less when done by a pro.

Mowing is very good for your grass. It encourages the grass to grow back thicker and healthier. Keeping a lawn thick and healthy will also block out weeds that could stop grass from growing. Cutting your grass on a regular schedule will ensure your lawn continues to grow healthier with each season.

The average professional lawn mowing cost is $120 per visit, but the cost can range from $50 to $200, depending on factors like lawn size, frequency of service, and grass height. If your lawn mowing company charges by square foot, you can expect to pay $0.01 to $0.06 per square foot or $150 to $200 per acre. Keep in mind that these prices only include routine lawn maintenance, including mowing and edging. You could pay $400 or more for additional services, like raking leaves, weeding garden beds, trimming trees, and applying pesticides or weedkillers.

Weeds may grow back when pulled out if the root is not completely removed. Invasive weeds can regrow from just a small portion of remaining root, so using a weed-pulling tool can help ensure you remove the entire root. Weeds may grow back faster if roots aren’t fully removed, and incomplete removal could cause them to spread as well.