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Lawn Mowing
Striped, healthy lawns with squared edges. From courtyard plots to country gardens.
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+50% surcharge for overgrown first cuts
SEASONAL · MAR TO MAY
Spring Lawn Care in Cambridge
ELawnCare handles spring lawn preparation across Cambridge from March through May. The first mow of the season, moss treatment through scarification, aeration to relieve winter compaction, overseeding thin patches, and advice on spring feeding.
Spring is the second-best window for lawn renewal in Cambridgeshire after autumn. Soil warms quickly in March and April, and reliable moisture gives new seed the start it needs before the dry Cambridge summer arrives.
Written by Evaldas, owner of ELawnCare. Last reviewed .
WHAT IT COSTS
Prices for this work
HAND-TOOL
Lawn Renewal Package
Three-step hand restoration: scarification with a rake, hollow-tine aeration, and premium overseed. Add topdressing if you supply topsoil.
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£0per 100m²
Best in March–April or September–October · ≤50m² min £150 · >300m² in-person quote
Strimming & Edging
Crisp finished edges along paths, fences, and beds. Add to a mow or book on its own.
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£0per visit
or £28/hour standalone
The first mow and spring preparation
The first cut of the year goes high, removing only the top third of growth to wake the lawn up gently. Cutting too short on the first pass shocks grass that has been dormant and opens the surface to moss and weeds.
Mowing from £20 per 100m² with a £40 minimum. Strimming added at £12 to tidy edges along paths and beds. Overgrown first cuts after a winter of neglect carry a 50% surcharge for that visit only, then you are on the standard rate.
Moss treatment and overseeding
Moss is treated through scarification rather than chemicals. Raking out the thatch and dead moss opens the lawn surface, and overseeding fills the gaps with fresh grass before weeds claim them.
Lawn renewal at £200 per 100m² covers scarifying, hollow-tine aeration and premium overseed. March to April is the spring window. Most Cambridge lawns that look tired in spring recover well with this combination.
Aeration and spring feed
Hollow-tine aeration relieves the compaction that builds up over winter, letting water, air and nutrients reach the root zone. It is included in the renewal package or available as part of a standalone aeration booking.
ELawnCare does not sell feed products, but a spring lawn feed applied after aeration and overseeding gives new seed the best possible start. A slow-release granular feed from any garden centre does the job.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Frequently asked questions
March, once the ground firms up and daytime temperatures hold above 8 or 9 degrees. The first mow goes high. Scarification and overseeding are best in March to April while the soil is warm and moisture is reliable.
£200 per 100m², covering scarifying, hollow-tine aeration and premium overseed. Lawns of 50m² or under have a £150 minimum. Anything above 300m² is quoted in person after a site visit across the CB1 to CB5 area.
Autumn is the safer window in Cambridgeshire because moisture is more reliable. Spring works well in March to April, but the seed must establish before the dry summer. If you miss the spring window, wait for September rather than treating in June.
ELawnCare does not sell feed products. A slow-release granular spring feed from any garden centre, applied after aeration and overseeding, gives new seed the best start. We are happy to advise on timing and type.
Fortnightly from March, moving to weekly in May and June when growth peaks. Never remove more than a third of the blade in one cut. Monthly plans take 10% off recurring mowing across Cambridge.
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CB1 to CB25 free callout
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