A mower can cover open turf in minutes, but the spots a mower can't reach are the ones people notice. Tall grass around a monument sign or a fence line makes a freshly cut property look half finished.
Entrance and monument signs, fence lines, light pole bases, fire hydrants, transformer and utility boxes, mailbox kiosks, and bench and picnic table legs all collect grass a mower deck can't touch.
Careless trimming scars tree trunks, chips sign paint and nicks irrigation lines. Crews should keep the line off bark and use guards or a hand tool near anything fragile.
Fire hydrants and utility boxes need open space around them for access. Regular trimming keeps them visible to fire crews and utility workers.
Clippings thrown onto sidewalks, parking spaces and sign faces should be blown back into the turf or cleaned up before the crew leaves.
Make sure your scope of work lists detail trimming on every visit, not only open-turf mowing, so nothing is left for later.
Heckman Mow & Go is a licensed and insured commercial lawn care company serving Chattanooga, TN. Call 865-432-5626 for a free quote.