Lawn Care & Mowing in Westchester County

During peak growth in May, June and again in September, most Westchester lawns look best with weekly mowing. In hot, dry stretches the grass slows down and every other week is often enough. We set the schedule for your property and adjust it through the season, so the lawn is not cut more than it needs or left to get shaggy between visits.

Mature oaks and maples cast heavy shade and pull a lot of water from the soil, and most sun-loving grass simply cannot keep up. Overseeding with a shade-tolerant mix, raising the mowing height and limiting foot traffic all help. In very deep shade, grass may never thrive, and a mulched bed or shade planting can be the better long-term answer.

Not always. Lawns on heavy clay, yards with kids and dogs, and areas where cars or equipment have driven usually benefit from yearly core aeration. Lawns on looser soil with light use can often go every other year. We check how compacted the soil is and how water drains before recommending it, and we usually pair aeration with overseeding.

Seed is the more economical option and builds strong roots, but it needs steady watering and a few weeks before the lawn fills in. Sod gives you a finished lawn right away and holds better on slopes, but it also needs regular watering while it roots. We look at the area, the season and how soon you need to use it, then recommend one or a mix.

On regular cuts, short clippings left on the lawn break down quickly and return nutrients to the soil, so we usually mulch them in. We always blow clippings off driveways, walks and patios. If the grass got long after rain or a vacation, or you simply prefer a bagged look, we can collect the clippings instead. Just let us know what you like.