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Q: How do you mow for beginners?

• <div><p>As a beginner, start by mowing your lawn in symmetrical rows by turning the mower at the end of each row and overlapping with the previous row. Use an edging tool or weedwacker to make your lawn look sharp and crisp around the edges, and then sweep the debris back into the yard. Take it slow, and know that you can adjust your approach or pattern the next time your grass needs a clip.</p></div>

Q: How long does natural grass last?

• <div><p>If maintained correctly, natural grass should last between five and 15 years, or up to several decades, depending on your home&rsquo;s climate conditions. You can extend your grass&rsquo; lifespan by treating it well, including regular mowing, weeding, watering, and preventative pest control. Consider hiring a local lawn care service to provide everything your grass needs to live a long, healthy life.</p></div>

Q: How often should I mulch leaves?

• <div><p>In general, expect to mulch your leaves about once or twice every fall. You want there to be a decent amount of leaves on the ground, but not too much where it&rsquo;s difficult for the mower to cut through. </p></div>

Q: Should I mow or water first?

• <div><p>You should mow your lawn first and water it afterward, in most cases. You should not mow when your lawn it&rsquo;s wet as it could clog the blades. If you haven't been watering your lawn for an extended time or your area is experiencing a drought, water your grass first. Mowing thin, wispy grass can be difficult, so allow it to become fuller and thicker before mowing. Once it looks more lush and dry, go ahead and mow.</p></div>

Q: What questions should you ask before hiring a lawn mowing company?

• <div><p>Here are some questions you should ask lawn mowing companies before hiring one to service your lawn:</p><ul><li><p>How long have you been in business?</p></li><li><p>Are you licensed and fully insured?</p></li><li><p>Do you collect and haul away cut grass or mulch it and leave it behind?</p></li><li><p>Do you provide add-on services other than lawn mowing?</p></li><li><p>Do you plan to use herbicides and pesticides?</p></li><li><p>If I run into an issue with service, what does the resolution process look like?</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

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Last update on May 28, 2025

Reviewed in May 2025
I?ve used Stephen and his crew several times always do quick work very professional. They dropped the trees right where I want them. Just called them again for another job highly recommend. 5stars
Maple Valley Tree Service, LLC
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Reviewed in July 2024
Beau and his team did a wonderful job! They were able to safely relocate the bats from our attic, then completely sealed and â bat proofedâ the entire attic. Then they removed all of the old, damaged insulation and replaced it with new blown-in insulation. Couldnâ t have ask for better!
Attic Restorations
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Reviewed in May 2024
These guys work quickly and very efficiently! Plus do an amazing professional job
Golden Rule Concrete
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Reviewed in April 2024
He removed 2 trees from my property did an awesome job with clean up. He arrived when he said he would and did a great job cleaning up the mess with minimal damage to my yard. He was very professional and even gave good advice on tree care! Very affordable pricing! 100% recommend again to anyone!
Shanes Tree Service
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Reviewed in May 2023
Professional friendly and very satisfied with their promptness.
Titan Excavating, LLC
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Reviewed in May 2023
We hired him I think last year, Chase and his dad were awesome. We needed him to fix our pond that the first guy never completed. Thay were quick to get here and did the job in a couple of days. I would recommend him for all digging and fixing needs!
Wanners Excavating & Dozing - Facebook
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Reviewed in January 2023
Very friendly, hard working and will definitely go the extra mile to make sure you are satisfied with the work!!
Lemoine Landscape & Lawn Care
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Reviewed in May 2022
Did a great job, cleaned up the work area, shower looks perfect.
Bath Planet of Des Moines
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Reviewed in March 2022
Great! His is a very caring young man that does a fabulous job
Precision Mowing
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Reviewed in June 2014
It went very well and in a timely manner. He kept in communication if he was delayed. ( Only happened once). He cleaned up after himself and took care of the leftovers if you wanted him to. Dave is an honest man whom we have had on several of our projects over the years. he is the first guy...
All Floors-David Gates
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McDowell Excavating, LLC

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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Lancaster, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did a great job creating a gravel pad for our camper! He was able to complete the job just a few days after my first conversation with him. He was very easy to work with, very patient with my many texts, happy to troubleshoot some different ideas with us and offered professional and knowledgeable advice. I would gladly hire him again and would highly recommend him to others."

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Tyreek

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Lawn & Yard Waste Clean UpLawn Care - Aerate a LawnLawn Care - Lawn Seeding+1 more

Serving Lancaster, MO and surrounding areas

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Hi I’m looking for more work on the side I operate equipment full time

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Kevin's handyman and junk removal

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Lawn and Garden Sprinkler System - RepairSprinkler System for Lawn and Garden - Winterize or Activate

Serving Lancaster, MO and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

We do it all from cleaning to remodeling \n

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Lawn & Yard Waste Clean UpLawn Care - Maintain and Mow a Lawn

Serving Lancaster, MO and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Excellent job! We had some pretty high grass front and back, they got it done fast! We definitely found our yard guys!! Thank you for such an excellent job!"

Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Lancaster, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"JJM Services did an outstanding job repairing my yard from tire tracks, JJM Services has outstanding customer service, and are reasonably priced."

Response time8 hrs

Response rate94%

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Lawn & Yard Waste Clean UpLawn Care - Maintain and Mow a Lawn

Serving Lancaster, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Great service! Timely, and precise! Wants nothing more than to make the customer happy."

Response time10 mins

Recommended by80%of homeowners

Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping - For BusinessLawn Care - Lawn SeedingLawn and Garden Sprinkler System - Install+2 more

Serving Lancaster, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Courteous and professional. Very patient and helpful. Hard working and efficient. They also did landscaping. A suggestion would be to advise customer on care by supplying an email regarding watering and fertllizer frequency and type."

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Response time4 days

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Jamison Plumbing & Home Services LLC

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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Lancaster, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

I'm a master plumber, 25 yrs of plumbing exsperience, licensed in MO & KS, no employees, no job too small

Recommended by92%of homeowners

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Home Remodel and Repair

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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping - For BusinessLawn & Yard Waste Clean UpLawn Care - Fall / Spring Clean Up - For Business+1 more

Serving Lancaster, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Small jobs welcome

We pride our company on reliability, honesty, great communication, integrity and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your trust and your business!

Response time2 days

Recommended by100%of homeowners

Lawn and Garden Sprinkler System - InstallLawn and Garden Sprinkler System - Install - For BusinessLawn and Garden Sprinkler System - Repair+3 more

Serving Lancaster, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Great. It was performed with care of the property and fast."

Recommended by81%of homeowners

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Lawn Care questions, answered by experts

As a beginner, start by mowing your lawn in symmetrical rows by turning the mower at the end of each row and overlapping with the previous row. Use an edging tool or weedwacker to make your lawn look sharp and crisp around the edges, and then sweep the debris back into the yard. Take it slow, and know that you can adjust your approach or pattern the next time your grass needs a clip.

If maintained correctly, natural grass should last between five and 15 years, or up to several decades, depending on your home’s climate conditions. You can extend your grass’ lifespan by treating it well, including regular mowing, weeding, watering, and preventative pest control. Consider hiring a local lawn care service to provide everything your grass needs to live a long, healthy life.

In general, expect to mulch your leaves about once or twice every fall. You want there to be a decent amount of leaves on the ground, but not too much where it’s difficult for the mower to cut through.

You should mow your lawn first and water it afterward, in most cases. You should not mow when your lawn it’s wet as it could clog the blades. If you haven't been watering your lawn for an extended time or your area is experiencing a drought, water your grass first. Mowing thin, wispy grass can be difficult, so allow it to become fuller and thicker before mowing. Once it looks more lush and dry, go ahead and mow.

Here are some questions you should ask lawn mowing companies before hiring one to service your lawn:

How long have you been in business?
Are you licensed and fully insured?
Do you collect and haul away cut grass or mulch it and leave it behind?
Do you provide add-on services other than lawn mowing?
Do you plan to use herbicides and pesticides?
If I run into an issue with service, what does the resolution process look like?

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