There’s nothing better than a well-manicured lawn finished to a professional standard with perfect edges. Lawn mowing requires patience and attention to detail if you want to maintain the health of your lawn and ensure your residential, commercial or facility property always looks its best. Mowing a lawn on a hill adds a layer of difficulty to the task, which requires expertise, skill, and proper equipment for a high-quality result.
At Paramount Gardening, our goal is to create beautiful, functional outdoor spaces with lawn mowing services tailored to meet your specific needs, and our expert teams know exactly how to handle your sloped lawns with precision and care.
In this blog, we’ll share some tips on how to mow a lawn on a hill. These tips include choosing the correct mowing direction, staying safe and the importance of equipment maintenance for a premium finish.
Read on to discover how we can transform your outdoor space with our standout lawn mowing services.
Why are Sloped Lawns Trickier to Mow?
The most obvious challenge of mowing a lawn on a hill is that you are faced with working on an uneven surface. If you are using a ride-on mower for a larger property, this presents a very real increased risk of physical harm. Alongside the risk of tipping your machine when you are working on an incline, the degree of the slope can also result in the deck of your ride-on mower tearing up your turf, adding unsightly gashes and uneven cuts.
How to Mow a Lawn on a Hill
Before beginning work on your property, your Paramount Gardening specialist will first assess the site to ensure the right tools are used during your scheduled lawn mowing appointment. To support the overall health of your grass, we recommend you book a service once a week—or once a fortnight at the very least so that your property always looks its best.
When taking care of mowing on an incline, our team uses advanced techniques and the right equipment for the job to ensure exceptional results:
Mowing Direction
It’s important to mow a sloped lawn in the right direction to avoid damaging equipment and leaving the lawn in uneven condition. Our team takes extra precautions when mowing on a hill by moving the lawnmower across the lawn instead of moving up and down. This means we are able to control the equipment safely and guarantee beautiful, even-looking grass.
Safety First
With years of experience, the Paramount Gardening team knows exactly what it takes to correctly mow a lawn on a hill. For this type of task, we take a steady approach to ensure the operator remains safe. Starting from the bottom of the lawn and mowing slowly in small strip-like sections, your lawn-mowing technician gradually works their way up the hill for the best results.
Equipment Maintenance
Using a lawn mower that has not been properly maintained is likely to create difficulties while mowing and leave you with uneven, patchy grass. To ensure you are left with stunning lawns year-round, our teams regularly service and update all lawn mowing equipment. Regular maintenance checks are carried out, including checking mower blades to ensure they are razor-sharp for even, precise cuts.
Experience the Paramount Difference
For expert lawn-mowing services New Zealand-wide, choose Paramount Gardening. We take pride in our work and provide a range of comprehensive residential, commercial and facilities services.
Beautiful Outdoor Spaces
From high-quality lawn mowing to tree trimming, removal of green waste and comprehensive gardening services, we are here to help you achieve your vision for your outdoor areas. Our teams are hard-working and professional, providing friendly customer service every time we visit. Whatever your goals, we aim to exceed your expectations.
Contact Your Elite Property Care Partner Now
Need to mow a lawn on a hill? We have you covered. Our services are available New Zealand-wide, including in Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch.
Get in touch with our team now for a free quote.
