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On average, you should wait at least eight weeks after seeding to mow the new grass. You should wait to mow new grass until the new seed is rooted and grown. This timing can vary depending on your climate location, the amount of sunlight it gets, and how much water it receives.

In most cases, it is worth paying for professional lawn care. DIY lawn maintenance is possible, but it can get extremely time-consuming, especially to make your property look well-maintained. Not only is lawn maintenance time-intensive, but it can also get expensive, even to DIY, especially considering the cost of fuel and maintenance for your lawn care tools. Professional lawn care services average around $100 per service, making it a relatively inexpensive investment, especially for how much time it saves you.

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.

The best hardiness zones for St. Augustine grass are USDA growing zones 8, 9, and 10. However, with a bit of extra attention, it'll also grow well in zones 7, 11, and 12.