When is the best time to mow new grass?

• <div><p>If you’re wondering <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/when-to-mow-new-grass.htm">when to mow new grass</a>, you should be able to mow roughly<b> eight weeks after seeding or two to four weeks </b>after laying sod. Wait until grass reaches three to four inches in height. Be sure to check the ideal grass height for your particular type of grass, and never mow more than one-third of the grass height at once.</p></div>

When should I seek professional gardening services?

• <div><p><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/beginning-home-gardening-guide.htm">DIY home gardening</a> can be relaxing, joyful, and cost-effective. From mowing your lawn to planting your own flower beds, there is a wide variety of gardening tasks that you can do yourself to make your yard look beautiful. If you’d rather spend your time not in the dirt, or if you’d like someone to take care of your plants for you, calling a professional gardening service is best. They can give you a workup of what services you’ll need and how often to schedule them. </p></div>

Is it better to leave your lawn long or short in the winter?

• <div><p>Cut your lawn a bit shorter before the winter, typically between 2 and 2½ inches, depending on the variety of grass. On average, the <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/right-height-lawn-mowing.htm">best height to cut grass</a> typically falls between 2 and 3 inches throughout the year. Aim for the shorter side of this range when you mow for the last time of the year to avoid common winter lawn diseases and moisture issues.</p></div>

What if I water my grass too much in winter?

• <div><p>If you accidentally watered your grass too much during the winter months, try <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-is-lawn-aeration.htm">aerating your lawn</a> to encourage absorption of the water into the soil and improve drainage. Dethatching your lawn can also help the solid recover from overwatering and encourage healthy root and stalk health in your grass.</p></div>

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A+ Cuts Mowing and Lawn Services, LLC

A+ Cuts Mowing and Lawn Services, LLC

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3 years of experience

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Plus Home and Property Services, LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Good workers and nice people. Mowed and trimmed all around property for very reasonable price. Place looked great after. Would definitely recommend. "

David H on April 2025

"Good workers and nice people. Mowed and trimmed all around property for very reasonable price. Place looked great after. Would definitely recommend. "

David H on April 2025

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We are lawn care pros. Specializing in mowing/weedeating, landscape/hardscape design and installation, seasonal yard cleanups, tree and shrub pruning, and other handyman services. We are licensed and insured, with much experience. Our goal is to improve of our community by providing high quality services, creating jobs for our neighbors, and working with one another to stimulate our local economy. Our services are always affordable with flexible payment options.

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Electrical, plumbing, excavation, and much more! We also offer rental property maintenance and management; on call and everyday repairs and remodels!

"Nate was on time and started his work. Step by step he had the new one installed and working in no time. Thx Nate."

Michael W on July 2025

Electrical, plumbing, excavation, and much more! We also offer rental property maintenance and management; on call and everyday repairs and remodels!

"Nate was on time and started his work. Step by step he had the new one installed and working in no time. Thx Nate."

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18 years experience Family owned and operated Residential contractor services : Interior painting, Interior remodeling, Tile, Flooring, Home maintenance, Kitchens , bathrooms we can assist with all your needs.

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It's Hammer Time! Whether it's a kitchen remodel, bathroom, roof, porch, flooring install, excavation, we've got a man for the job! Begin your next project with us, because when you need more than just a hammer, call Hammer Time!

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Welcome to Elite Exterior Services! We are the One Stop Shop for all of your home needs. From lawn care to roofing and everything in between, you can have anything you need done all with one trustworthy company. We do just about everything you need done so feel free to give us a call today for a free estimate.

"Never showed… answered the first time, promised to show- nothing. Took TWO weeks to get ahold of them again, promised to come the next day- again, nothing. DON’T leave flyers asking for business on someone’s door and refuse to service! What a joke."

Cara R on September 2025

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Lawn Care questions, answered by experts

If you’re wondering when to mow new grass, you should be able to mow roughly eight weeks after seeding or two to four weeks after laying sod. Wait until grass reaches three to four inches in height. Be sure to check the ideal grass height for your particular type of grass, and never mow more than one-third of the grass height at once.

DIY home gardening can be relaxing, joyful, and cost-effective. From mowing your lawn to planting your own flower beds, there is a wide variety of gardening tasks that you can do yourself to make your yard look beautiful. If you’d rather spend your time not in the dirt, or if you’d like someone to take care of your plants for you, calling a professional gardening service is best. They can give you a workup of what services you’ll need and how often to schedule them.

Cut your lawn a bit shorter before the winter, typically between 2 and 2½ inches, depending on the variety of grass. On average, the best height to cut grass typically falls between 2 and 3 inches throughout the year. Aim for the shorter side of this range when you mow for the last time of the year to avoid common winter lawn diseases and moisture issues.

There are several possible reasons why your Bermuda grass is not thick, with the biggest reasons being too little water, too much shade, compacted soil, drainage issues, and too few nutrients in the soil. Bermuda grass needs frequent and direct sunlight to stay thick, so thinning grass is likely the result of a lack of sun.

If you accidentally watered your grass too much during the winter months, try aerating your lawn to encourage absorption of the water into the soil and improve drainage. Dethatching your lawn can also help the solid recover from overwatering and encourage healthy root and stalk health in your grass.

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