What time of day is best to mow lawns?

• <div><p>It’s best to mow your lawn in the early evening on a clear day. Avoid cutting your grass too early in the morning because it might still be damp with dew—and <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/can-you-mow-wet-grass.htm">mowing your lawn when it’s wet</a> is harder on your grass and your mower. Also, try not to mow during the hottest point of the day because the harsh sunlight and high temperatures can put extra stress on the grass.</p></div>

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Last update on December 07, 2025

Reviewed in November 2025
Matthew and Nathan did a great job clearing the leaves out of my yard. They showed up on time and did quality work. I would recommend anyone who needs their lawn taken care of to reach out to the Kidwell brothers.
Kidwell All Season Services
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Reviewed in March 2024
Earl is a knowledgeable and helpful professional who knows what he is doing. He is affordable and lets you know of potential lawn care issues ahead of time. Iâ ve used his business for all my lawn care needs for years now.
Earl's Lawn Care LLC
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Reviewed in September 2023
Rowan Valley Lawn and Landscape is OUTSTANDING!! Grant was awesome to work with! Friendly, courteous, quick and efficient, professional with excellent communication skills, and truly went above and beyond with work done on a rental property that, sadly, seems to have not been well cared for in...
Rowan Valley Lawn and Landscape
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Reviewed in May 2023
I really appreciated they were able to take me on as a customer with my late request for service as I was ready to leave for an extended vacation. It took a load off my mind that the lawn would be taken care of while we were gone.
TLC Landscaping, LLC
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Reviewed in April 2017
The lawn was horrible when I moved into my brand new home. After Grass Roots cared for my lawn all of 2016 it looked 1000% better. They applied fertilizer and pre-emergent throughout the growing season. In the fall the lawn was aerated and seeded. I have Grass Roots taking care of my lawn again...
Grass Roots Lawn & Landscaping
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Reviewed in March 2017
Olde Town Lawn, provided complete and thorough lawn care that within this year of service has improved my lawn appearance from poor to a much improved condition. I am completely satisfied with the service and would recommend to everyone this lawn care.
Olde Towne Lawn
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Reviewed in October 2015
Chris came and gave me a detailed estimate for mowing and leaf removal. His company arrived on the date and time we had scheduled. My requests for service were completed quickly and I was very satisfied with the results. I will be using this company again for my lawn care needs.
Quality Lawn & Landscaping, LLC
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Reviewed in June 2011
They are a full service company, so they provide all the lawn care service. They care of my plants and not just my lawn. I think that their equipment is too large for small lawns. They come out and mow with a giant industrial size lawn mowers in neighborhoods that is a little excessive. I...
Liberty Lawn and Landscaping, LLC
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Reviewed in October 2008
I have used this company for about four years now for lawn and shrub care. They are punctual. I appreciate the fact that they call before they come. They are very willing to come back if there are problems to rectify, at no additional charge. The staff has always been courteous.
TBI Lawn Care Professionals Inc
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Lawn Care questions, answered by experts

You can leave grass clippings on the lawn, depending on their length. You don’t want to completely cover new grass and block it from sunlight, or encourage moss crowd out the more delicate grass. However, short clippings are usually fine to leave on the lawn. In some cases, they can be beneficial: Clippings can be a source of fertilizer and help protect the ground as young grass blades develop.

Orchard grass seeds can spread quite easily, traveling with the wind as well as birds and animals. Common grass seed packets, especially in the popular tall fescue variety, may contain the occasional orchard grass seed by accident. Always purchase high-quality turf grass seed without "other crop seeds" mixed in.

You can mow the grass when it’s dry to the touch, usually between 2 and 5 hours if it was a light rainfall or morning dew. If the rainfall was significant, you may need to wait up to 2 days until the grass is dry. Touch the grass and soil to determine if it’s dry. Be sure to check in shady areas too, as those can take longer to dry out.

It’s best to mow your lawn in the early evening on a clear day. Avoid cutting your grass too early in the morning because it might still be damp with dew—and mowing your lawn when it’s wet is harder on your grass and your mower. Also, try not to mow during the hottest point of the day because the harsh sunlight and high temperatures can put extra stress on the grass.

Starting a mowing business can be profitable if you manage your business wisely, calculate costs accurately, and invest in time-efficient, high-quality equipment. With good customer service, you can lock in loyal customers who invest in weekly lawn care services that turn your business into a successful one.

Lawn care businesses can earn anywhere from $40,000 to over $100,000 per year depending on how you operate, but you’ll need to factor in the cost of equipment to determine your actual profit margins.

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