Lawn Mowing in Ballarat
Fixed-price garden care with friendly service and meticulous attention to detail, keeping your outdoor spaces healthy, tidy and hassle-free all year round.
Mowing & Lawn Care in Ballarat
Lawn care is an important part of maintaining any home, rental or acreage property. A well-kept lawn instantly lifts the look of your outdoor spaces and keeps them healthy year-round.
For neat trimming and clean edges with careful attention to detail, JKR Garden Maintenance Services provides reliable mowing and lawn care for residential properties across Ballarat, Ballan, Creswick, Daylesford and Bacchus Marsh.
Mowing – No Mess Afterwards
For neat trimming, clean edging, and removal of unsightly clippings, book routine mowing with the team at JKR Garden Maintenance Services. Using up-to-date, sophisticated ride-on mowers with specialised mulching and side-discharge functions for a lower footprint, we deliver great results for your lawn — whether it’s a small residential yard, a rental property, or a large acreage block.
Included:
- Edging the lawn
- Blowing the area clean
- Weed spraying
- Small tree pruning
- Helping maintain hedges
Fertilising
To ensure the complete health of your lawn, we can fertilise it on a schedule tailored to you. Taking into account your grass, soil type and seasonal growing cycles, we will ensure your lawn gets the nutrients it needs. For more information on our lawn fertilisation service in Ballarat, call our friendly team now.
Your Lawn Will Tell You It Needs Watering
- Wilting or losing colour
- Stays flat when walked on rather than springing back
- All dry, crunchy and turning a light brown colour
It needs a drink!
One thing experts agree on is that deeper watering a few times a week is the way to go rather than daily shallow watering. This encourages a healthy lawn with a good root system.
Easy test: water the lawn area for 1/2 hour. Use a screwdriver, pushing it into the soil.
It should go in about 250mm. If not, then the water has not soaked into the soil enough. (Unless you have very sandy soil, in which case the water is possibly draining away too quickly!)
For a good soaking, there are many different types of watering systems.
You may already have a sprinkler system in place; you need to make sure it’s working, and the dog hasn’t chewed the sprinklers. If you don’t have a working sprinkler system, or you are renting, the basics work just as well – a garden hose, sprinkler and a timer is all you need.
Lawn Maintenance
With Ballarat’s changing seasons, heavy rains can wash away important nutrients from the soil. Stressed and undernourished lawns are more likely to develop weeds and lawn grubs, which feed on the roots. Another common issue is soil compaction, which prevents nutrients and water from penetrating properly and reduces the growth and health of your grass. To ensure the complete health of your lawn, we recommend regular watering suited to the season and fertilising throughout the year to replace essential micronutrients.
If you need any assistance with any of the above, we are more than happy to help; just call.
KEVIN & JACQUI
0414 204 074
FAQ
How often should I mow my lawn?
The frequency of mowing depends on the type of grass, the season, and the weather conditions. During the warmer months, lawns usually grow faster and may need mowing every one to two weeks. In cooler months, mowing can be less frequent as growth slows down. A good rule of thumb is to mow often enough so you’re only removing the top third of the grass each time, which keeps the lawn healthy and prevents stress.
What is the best height to cut grass?
Cutting grass too short can weaken the lawn, making it more vulnerable to weeds, pests and drought. The ideal height depends on the grass variety, but generally it’s best to keep the blades around 5–7cm long. This allows the grass to shade the soil, retain moisture, and develop stronger roots. Regular mowing at the right height promotes a lush, resilient lawn that can better withstand seasonal changes.
Should lawn clippings be collected or left on the grass?
Leaving clippings on the lawn, known as “grasscycling,” can be beneficial because they return nutrients and moisture to the soil as they decompose. However, this works best when mowing regularly, so clippings remain short and break down quickly. If the grass is long, damp, or heavily thatched, it’s better to collect and remove clippings to avoid smothering the lawn. Both methods can be effective depending on the condition of the grass and mowing schedule.
