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Mowing the lawn: it seems simple enough, right? Grass grows, you cut it, repeat. But if you want your yard to look clean, healthy, and the kind of green that makes neighbors take notice, timing matters—a lot.
So, how often should you mow your lawn in Chehalis, WA?
The short answer? It depends. The long answer? Let’s dig in.
What Impacts How Often You Should Mow?
Before we throw out a one-size-fits-all schedule, here are a few things that affect how fast your grass grows—and how often it should be mowed:
1. Time of Year
In Chehalis, we get a mild, wet climate that fuels fast growth in spring and early summer. This means more mowing during peak growth and less when things slow down in late fall or during summer droughts.
2. Grass Type
Different grass types grow at different speeds. If you’re not sure what’s growing in your yard, check out our guide to the best grass types for the area. Cool-season grasses (like fescue or Kentucky bluegrass) are common in Chehalis and tend to grow faster in spring and fall.
3. Watering & Fertilizing
If you’re keeping up with your lawn’s health by watering and fertilizing regularly, expect to mow more frequently. A happy, healthy lawn grows quickly!
The General Rule: Once a Week (Give or Take)
During the active growing season (April through June), most lawns in Chehalis should be mowed once a week. If it’s been a rainy spring (which let’s be honest, it usually is), that grass might be exploding—so don’t be afraid to mow every 5 days if needed.
Once you hit late summer, things start to slow down. You can usually scale back to every 10–14 days, especially if the weather’s dry.
In fall, when rain picks up again, go back to mowing weekly or every 7–10 days until grass growth stops (usually mid to late October).
Winter? You can give your mower a break. Just keep your lawn free of leaves and debris with a good yard clean-up, and you’re good to go.
Why Mowing More Often is Actually Better
If you’re tempted to just let things go for a couple of weeks and then give the grass a short buzzcut… hold up. Cutting too much at once can actually stress out your lawn. Follow the “one-third rule”: never remove more than one-third of the blade height at a time.
Frequent mowing helps:
- Keep your grass healthier and denser
- Prevent weed takeover
- Reduce lawn diseases
- Avoid that sad, scalped look
What’s the Ideal Grass Height?
For most cool-season lawns in Chehalis, aim to keep your grass around 2.5 to 3.5 inches tall. Taller grass holds moisture better and shades out weeds. So yeah, higher isn’t always a bad thing.
Don’t Want to Mow Every Week?
We get it. Life’s busy, and mowing your yard isn’t always the highlight of your weekend. That’s where Hard Labor Landscaping comes in. We handle regular mowing on a schedule that works for your yard and your life—so you get a healthy lawn without all the work.
You can even combine mowing with services like:
- Gutter cleaning
- Tree trimming
- Power washing
- Junk removal for a complete outdoor refresh
What If You’re Not Sure Where to Start?
No problem. We’ve got a lawn care schedule to help you plan throughout the seasons. Or better yet—let us do the planning for you. Our team at Hard Labor Landscaping knows what your lawn needs and when it needs it.
Got questions? Just reach out and we’ll help you create a mowing plan that works.rty is different, and a quick chat can help you get a quote that makes sense for your space.
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