{"id":11600,"date":"2023-12-11T17:09:02","date_gmt":"2023-12-12T00:09:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog2.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/?p=11600"},"modified":"2024-01-29T15:06:06","modified_gmt":"2024-01-29T22:06:06","slug":"lawn-mowing-etiquette","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/lawn-mowing-etiquette\/","title":{"rendered":"Mastering Lawn Mowing Etiquette: Tips to be a Good Neighbor"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Are you struggling with the nuances of lawn-mowing etiquette?<\/em> You’re not alone.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What happens if your lawn starts to overgrow, and your busy schedule doesn’t permit a Saturday afternoon mow? If 6 o’clock in the morning or 6 o’clock at night are the only open slots in your calendar, what then? <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Soon, you’ll be left with an either-or decision: Be the bad neighbor<\/strong> who jolts the Richardsons awake with a revving of your lawn mower’s engine OR<\/strong> be the irresponsible homeowner<\/strong> whose overgrown yard is the eyesore of the neighborhood? Complicating matters even further, an unsightly yard certainly won’t earn you points with your neighbors, either.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don’t worry! <\/em>We have the answers. <\/em>Below, we’ll share tips on how to mow your lawn so you don’t negatively affect your neighbors, all while sparking friendly chats over the fence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Optimal Times for Lawn Mowing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Caring for your yard is more than just fulfilling the needs of your grass; it’s also about honoring your neighbor’s needs, too. Most of us (if not all of us)<\/em> have heard yard tools rev up early in the morning or late in the evening when we’re hoping to wind down. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remember: Common courtesy and timing are <\/em>key. Otherwise, you could have some neighborly disputes on your hands.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mowing at <\/strong>inappropriate times<\/strong><\/a>,<\/strong> like early morning or late evening<\/strong>, can disturb those who live nearby. So if you want to be a good neighbor, choose a time that keeps your lawn healthy and your neighbors happy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is There a “Perfect Time” to Mow the Lawn?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Again, every neighborhood is different<\/strong>, but waiting until mid-morning (around 10 am) is often ideal. <\/strong>This also gives the morning sun enough time to dry the grass. Wet grass can clog your mower, create clumps on your lawn, and even cause your mower to tear the grass instead of cutting it cleanly. So it’s ideal in a few ways! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’re an early riser, for example, you’ll want to be cognizant of the fact that your roaring mower might wake neighbors or their sleeping children – and no one wants sleep-deprived, cranky neighbors. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you mow in the evening, mowing after 6 pm on weekdays may disturb neighbors<\/strong> who are winding down for the day. Lawn care after 9 pm on weekends might also frustrate those who can hear your mower. The goal is to avoid dinner or bedtime hours. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Of course, we can’t keep track of every neighbor’s family’s sleep schedule. However, lawn mowing etiquette suggests waiting until at least 9 am on weekdays and weekends<\/strong> before firing up the mower.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Then again, some neighborhoods have their own rhythm<\/a>. Those with lawn care services or longstanding plans to mow (before the rest of their weekend chores) may not have much wiggle room in their schedule. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While you could accept the unspoken rules, like no mowing before 9 am<\/em>, you can also turn to local noise ordinances to give you an indication of what’s considered “too early” or “too late” to be making noise<\/em> in your area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can stay informed about local noise ordinances<\/strong> by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n