Vinton City Code defines tall grass as a nuisance when it is 8 inches tall in a developed residential or commercial area, 12 inches in a developed industrial area and 18 inches in an undeveloped area.

No, but mowing will increase the evaporation process of the wastewater, helping with the filtration process of the nitrogen present.

Grass over 6 inches tall is a violation of the Housing Code and is classified as a minor misdemeanor.

We will come out every week on your regularly scheduled mowing day. If you grass simply hasn't grown that week, we don't feel right charging you, so we will skip your lawn. There is no need to call us if you think your grass hasn't grown - chances are we will be in your neighborhood anyway, and can determine if your grass should be cut.

Yes, grass will definitely grow in the mulch. The cedar mulch does not chemically retard the growth. I believe this misconception stems from mulching without reseeding in thick cedar areas where no grass remained under the trees. If there are seeds there they will grow, but if there is nothing, the results are predictable. This is why we recommend seeding many of our clearing jobs.

Maybe you shouldn’t. If grass can’t compete with moss, it may not be the best location for it. We sell many good shade ground covers. If you’re determined to grow grass, remember:

Yes- in fact grass tends to grow greener and faster under the trampoline as the mat still allows some sunlight through. When mowing your lawn, simply drag your trampoline out of the way.

You can generally start mowing 3-4 weeks after seeding your Bermuda lawn. Occasionally if growth is rampant, you may need to mow within 2 weeks after planting. Thereafter, mowing will be required in a range of 3 to 7 days depending on various factors. Bermudas are mowed from around 3/8 inch to 1 & 1/2 inches in height. Lower mowings require more frequent mowing. Height below around 1 inch may require a "reel" type mower to prevent scalping.

Grass, at its heart, is a plant. Like most plants, if you clip off the growing tips, the plant will grow back fuller and denser. Every blade of grass starts as an individual plant (and if you have ever seen a newly-seeded lawn, you have seen what this looks like). It is only by regular cutting that the individual plants become a thick lawn. Without regular mowing, your yard will have thick tufts of grass separated by patches of dirt or weeds.

When you see new growth appearing, usually in the spring, cut out all the browned grass. For more lawn and garden questions, see our article library or FAQs. I also recommend the National Gardening Association web site for questions that are not answered by our site.

The grass is usually cut 4 times a year, depending on rain. The farm is a working farm, and the grass is cut for silage, so it depends on how we can best get the yield from the grass.

Your grass should be between 2.5 to 3 inches in height. Do not remove more than 1/3 of the grass blade in one mowing. Change patterns when mowing to prevent soil compaction.

Centipede mowing height is 1 1/2 to 2 inches. Raleigh St. Augustine mowing height is 2 to 3 inches. El Toro Zoysia mowing height is a 1/2 to 3 inches. Emerald Zoysia mowing height is a 1/2 to 2 1/2 inches. Emerald requires a reel mower for best results. You may use a rotary if the blades are extremely sharp.

Yes! Never remove more than a third of your grass height at one time. Cutting your grass too short can severely limit its ability to manufacture food and resist weed invasions.

This depends on grass type, use of lawn, and location. A height of 1 ½” to 2 1/2" is the most popular height range.

We suggest at least a day or 2 before your expected delivery of equipment. This way there is not a conflict upon the delivery of your tent or rentals. It is not absolutely necessary, however it's always a good idea be home to accept your rental delivery. Especially if there is any question as to where things should go.

It is best to wait 24 hours after an application to reap the full benefits. If for some reason the lawn was cut prior to the 24 hours, give lawn about 2 weeks to show results from the application.

No. Many orchids thrive under normal household temperatures. For best results, provide nighttime temperatures of 60 to 65?F and daytime temperatures 75 to 85?F. Other orchids, such as Cymbidiums, Miltonias and Odontoglossums, tend to prefer cool temperatures. For best results, provide nighttime temperatures of 50 to 55oF and daytime temperatures of 60 to 80oF. Place the plants near a cool window in the home. In temperate regions, the plants may be grown outside under a protected patio.

Yes. The laparoscopic technique uses a number of small incisions and long instruments to reach deep inside the abdominal cavity. When BMI exceeds 50 (or in patients with a large distribution of body fat in the upper abdomen), the instruments may not be long enough to perform laparoscopic surgery. The surgeon will discuss surgical approaches with you at your initial consultation.

A good quality Carbide Tipped Triple Chip saw blade is preferred when cutting Plexiglas. This reduces the amount of chipout on the opposite side of the material and produces a smooth edge. A Router can be used to cut Plexiglas as well. The Router should be at least 1.5 HP or better and with changeable collets for a 0.5" Shank quality 2 flute Carbide bit. This reduces the vibration and chattering when cutting and will produce a more smooth edge.