Lawn Mowing in Tecoma

Lawn Mowing in Tecoma: Local Conditions

Lawn areas in Tecoma range from flat to steeply pitched within a single block. On the lower residential sections near Burwood Highway, blocks are compact enough that walk-behind rotary mowers handle most of the area, but even these properties commonly have a back section that falls or rises to a retaining wall level change, requiring brush-cutter work along the base of the wall where the mower can't track. On the higher terraced allotments above the Burwood Highway corridor, the lawn itself may be on two or three separate levels connected by steps, and each level needs to be treated independently. The turf species in Tecoma are mostly cool-season: tall fescue and kikuyu are common, and in the shadier spots under the messmate and peppermint gum canopy, buffalo varieties have been planted or have self-established. Under heavy canopy, lawns stay wet well into mid-morning in the cooler months, and scalping risk on uneven ground is higher when soil is saturated. The growing season is long here given the reliable rainfall. Fortnightly mowing from mid-September through late April is standard, with monthly visits through the cool period. The Burwood Highway-fronting properties have roadside verges that are often steep and rough, requiring brush-cutter runs on the council strip rather than mowing.

Working in Tecoma