Most property owners mow their lawn once every week. As time goes on, your lawnmower will eventually need a little TLC after so many uses. The most important thing to pay attention to regarding your lawnmower is how sharp or dull your blades are. Your mower will continue running on dull blades, so you might not think that it is that important to pay attention to. However, dull mower blades will cause harm to your grass, leading to damage control costs down the line.

Before you think that your mower blades are toast when you notice that they are tearing your grass instead of nicely cutting it, don't jump to replacement! Simply getting your mower blades sharpened will usually do the trick. Continue reading to learn how to save yourself time and money when it comes to routine maintenance on your lawnmower.

Dull Mower Blades Might Cause Disease or Infestations

In order to mow your grass with a clean, straight cut, sharp mower blades are a must. If you haven't ever sharpened your blades or it's been a while since you have, chances are you are doing more harm to your grass than you realize. Dull mower blades will tear your grass instead of cut it cleanly. You will be able to see the evidence of a torn grass blade if you look close enough at its jagged tip or see that your lawn is mysteriously starting to brown.

Every time you mow your lawn, your grass needs a little bit of recovery time. With sharp mower blades, this recovery time is short and easy. With dull mower blades, your grass will take a little bit longer to bounce back. This means that there is a longer period of time when your lawn is susceptible to disease or infestations. So, by not paying attention to your mower blades and tearing your grass up, you might cause yourself more headache, time, and money down the line to combat any disease or insect issues.

Sharpening VS Replacing Your Mower Blades

If you notice that your grass is starting to look jagged, messy, and brown even if you are keeping up with your mowing and watering schedule, it might be time to take a closer look at your lawnmower blades. Some homeowners might throw in the towel on their lawnmower when they realize that it is causing damage to their lawn. However, it is usually just a simple fix! There is not always a need to completely replace your entire mower or even the blades. Simply taking it to a professional to have them sharpen your blades will save you a large amount of money.

Eventually, after years and years of use or significant damage, there will come a time that you won't be able to get away with just sharpening your blades. You might have to actually replace your mower blades if they are:

  • Bent
  • Cracked
  • Worn down too far

Sharp-N-Lube Services Will Keep Your Lawnmower Running Its Best

Routine maintenance will help keep your lawnmower in tip-top shape. Sharpening your blades once a year before the first mow of the season is the best habit to get into in order to ensure that you won't damage or tear your grass. However, this isn't the only thing you can do for your mower to keep it working its best.

Professional sharp-n-lube services like ours usually have an extensive checklist full of routine maintenance for your lawnmower. The following are only a few of the checkpoints included in our sharp-n-lube service:

  • Cleaning the engine
  • Changing the oil
  • Cleaning the air filter
  • Balancing, straightening, and sharpening your blades

Give your lawnmower the checkup it deserves. Call us today to schedule!

At A+ Lawn & Landscape, we offer a comprehensive list of lawn and landscaping services. One of our additional services that we found important to focus on is sharp-n-lube. Our trained experts will take care of your lawnmower, check for any potential damage, run it through a 12-point checklist, and send you off with a mower that runs as good as new.

If your mower is in need of a little TLC, give our office a call today at (515) 289-2020. Our sharp-n-lube service is available in the Des Moines, Iowa area including West Des Moines, Ankeny, and Urbandale.