Maintaining a lush, verdant lawn on your commercial property is crucial for enhancing its overall curb appeal. This is where a professional mowing company can help you out! However, not all mowing companies are created equal, and some may provide better service than others. When hiring a company to mow your lawn in New York, New Jersey, or Connecticut, there are certain things that they should be doing. For example, they should rotate their mowing patterns each time so that the grass doesn't lean in one direction. They also need to cut the grass at the proper height depending on what type of turf you have. Additionally, while some people may think that removing the clippings after mowing is best for your lawn, it's actually better if they leave them behind so that they act as a natural fertilizer.


1. Rotating Mowing Patterns Each Visit

Lawn in Alpine, NJ, with rotated mowing patterns.

A good commercial lawn mowing company will always rotate their mowing patterns during each visit. This helps prevent ruts from forming in your soil, which can happen when they follow the same pattern every time. Ruts can make your lawn look uneven and cause water to pool in certain areas, leading to erosion and compaction. Not only that, but it can also cause the grass blades to lean in one direction since they're no longer being cut straight across. By rotating their mowing patterns, the grass will grow evenly in all directions, resulting in a healthier and more attractive lawn.


2. Mowing at the Proper Height Depending on Your Turf Type

Neat, green lawn in front of a commercial building in Alpine, NJ.

Another thing that your commercial lawn mowing company should do is adjust the mower deck height to accommodate your specific turf type. Different types of grasses require different mowing heights to encourage healthy growth. If they don't adjust the mower properly, it could result in scalping or damaging your grass. On the other hand, if they set the mower deck too high, then your grass could become too long and start looking unkempt. Because of this, it's vital to hire a team with experience who knows how to properly mow your grass type.

Typical mowing heights for grasses in the area are between 2.5-3 inches.

3. Leaving Behind Grass Clippings After Mowing

A lawn in Alpine, NJ, with grass clippings.

The last thing that your commercial lawn mowing company should do is leave the grass clippings on your lawn after mowing. These clippings contain essential nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, and they act as a natural fertilizer once they break down. As they decompose, they return these nutrients into the soil, giving your lawn an extra boost and helping it develop stronger roots, retain more moisture, and improve its ability to withstand stressors like diseases and pests. So, by leaving the clippings, you improve lawn health!


Give us a call today to enroll in our lawn mowing service!

If you want to ensure your commercial lawn stays perfectly manicured throughout the growing season, we've got you covered. At Ascape Landscape, we offer a premium lawn mowing service that includes weekly visits from May until October to keep your turf pristine. During each visit, we rotate our mowing patterns, adjust our mower deck height depending on your turf type, and leave the grass clippings so they can decompose and return beneficial nutrients to your soil. Our goal is to exceed expectations and give you nothing less than exceptional results, so we take pride in providing top-notch services and ensuring we do everything right the first time around.

We offer our lawn mowing service to commercial properties and HOAs in Tarrytown and Elmsford in Westchester County, NY, Alpine and Allendale in Bergen County, NJ, Greenwich and Stamford in Fairfield County, CT, and surrounding areas. Give us a call today at (845) 353-6500 to enroll in our lawn mowing program!