We mow lawns across North Lakes on weekly, fortnightly and monthly schedules, with edging, whipper-snipping and a full blow-down on every visit. Most North Lakes customers book fortnightly cuts through the warmer months and drop to every three or four weeks in winter.
North Lakes lawns are usually smaller than in older suburbs, but they're front and centre in a suburb built around presentation. A tidy nature strip, straight edges along the driveway and clean paths make more difference to how the house looks than the size of the lawn.
What North Lakes lawns need
Most North Lakes homes were built from the early 2000s on estate lots, and many lawns were laid over compacted ground with only a thin layer of topsoil. They look great for the first few years, then start to thin, especially along paths and where cars and bins are wheeled across them.
Regular mowing at the right height is the first line of defence. Cutting couch and buffalo lawns too low, which is easy to do with a push mower on an uneven estate lawn, weakens the grass and lets weeds like summer grass and nutgrass move in. We set our mowing height for the grass type and the season.
What each visit includes
A standard North Lakes mowing visit covers:
- Front and back lawns mown at the right height for the grass
- Driveway, path and garden bed edges cut with an edger
- Fence lines, letterboxes and bins trimmed
- Nature strip mowed and edged to the kerb
- Paths, driveway and gutter blown clean
- Clippings taken away
Townhouse complexes
Plenty of North Lakes residents live in townhouse complexes. For shared lawns and gardens in complexes, see our strata grounds maintenance in North Lakes.
Lawn Mowing in North Lakes: FAQs
How often should a North Lakes lawn be mowed?
Every one to two weeks from about October to April, and every three to four weeks through winter. We set the schedule to match how fast your lawn is growing.
Do you mow the nature strip?
Yes. The nature strip in front of the house is mown and edged as part of the visit if you'd like.
My North Lakes lawn is thinning. Will mowing fix it?
Mowing at the right height helps, but thin estate lawns usually also need aeration, top dressing and fertiliser. See lawn restoration.
Which day do you mow in North Lakes?
We run North Lakes and Mango Hill visits together on set days. We'll confirm your day when you book.
More for North Lakes properties
For everything else we do in the area, see our North Lakes service area page. The full details of the service, including what affects the price, are on our main lawn mowing page.