Grass cutting and seeding in Norwich
Norwich Garden Maintenance cuts lawns to a clean finish and reseeds bare patches in Norwich and the villages around it, for homeowners who want a lawn they can use.
What grass cutting and seeding in Norwich means
A lawn is usually the largest part of a back garden and the part that shows when it is neglected. Grass that is left too long looks scruffy, and grass that has been cut badly, scalped or ragged, thins and gives weeds and moss room to move in. Cutting to a clean finish keeps the lawn even and healthy, and edges that have been trimmed make the whole garden look looked after.
Over time lawns thin and bare patches appear: worn paths where people walk, patches under play equipment, places where a table sat or where grass was killed by a spill or a dry spell. Reseeding those patches lets the grass fill back in evenly instead of leaving gaps for weeds. This job is for homeowners across Norwich and the villages around it who want a lawn they can actually use.
Norwich Garden Maintenance is run by Alex as a one person business. Every job is priced after the lawn has been seen, so you know the figure before any work starts. Grass cutting can be a one off job or part of regular visits.
What's included
The work on this page is what the job covers. Tell me in your message if there is something you want left alone or added.
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Lawn cut to a clean finish
The lawn is cut evenly, so it looks neat and the grass is not left ragged or scalped.
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Edges tidied
Edges are trimmed where the lawn meets beds, paths and paving, so the grass sits cleanly.
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Bare patches reseeded
Where the grass has thinned or worn away, patches are reseeded so the lawn can fill back in evenly.
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Cuttings and rubbish cleared
Cuttings and rubbish are cleared as the job goes on, so the garden is left tidy rather than with piles to sort out.
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A look at the lawn first
The job starts with a walk round to see which parts of the lawn need cutting, which need seed and what should be left alone.
What to plan before you book
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Choose the time of year
Grass seed germinates best when the soil is warm and damp, which in the UK usually means spring or early autumn. Seed sown in a hot dry spell, or in deep winter, struggles. If the lawn needs it now, say so, and we can talk about timing.
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Think about why the patch is bare
Worn paths, shade, compaction, spilled chemicals and pets all kill grass. Seeding a bare patch without fixing the cause means the patch comes back, so tell me what you think happened.
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Plan for keeping off the new grass
Newly sown areas need to be left alone while the seedlings establish. Plan where children, pets and garden furniture will go while the seedlings establish.
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Sort out water and access
New seed needs to stay damp. Tell me whether there is an outside tap and how I would reach the lawn, and how big the garden is.
Good to know
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Cutting height matters
Cutting grass too short weakens it and lets moss and weeds in, especially in dry weather. A lawn kept at a sensible height stays thicker and greener.
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Newly seeded grass is delicate
Seedlings are fragile, so the first cut is delayed until the new grass is tall enough to take a light trim. Walking on seeded patches damages them.
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Seed needs moisture
Seed that dries out before it germinates is wasted. A seeded patch in a dry spell needs watering, which is worth planning for.
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Birds take seed
Birds will eat seed left on the surface. Raking it in lightly and sowing in a sensible season helps more of it take.
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A patchy lawn is not always about seed
Moss, compaction and shade can all be behind thin grass. If the lawn is poor all over, seeding bare patches improves it, but it may not be the whole answer.
How it works
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Send a message with photos
Use the form to say how big the lawn is and whether it needs cutting, reseeding or both. A photo of any bare patches helps.
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I look at the lawn and price the job
Every job is priced after I have seen your garden, so you know the figure before any work starts.
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The lawn is cut and seeded
I cut and edge the lawn and reseed the patches that need it, clearing cuttings and rubbish as I go.
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Keep it going, if you want
A one off cut and seed can stand on its own. If you want the lawn kept in shape, regular visits are set on a fixed day.
Questions customers ask
- How much does lawn cutting and seeding cost?
- Every job is priced after I have seen your garden, so you know the figure before any work starts. The size of the lawn and the number of bare patches both matter.
- Can you cut the grass once, or is it regular visits only?
- Either. A single cut can be part of a one off garden tidy up, and regular visits are set on a fixed day if you want the lawn kept in shape.
- When is the best time to seed a lawn?
- Seed does best when the soil is warm and damp, usually in spring or early autumn. Seeding in a hot dry spell or in deep winter is much less likely to work.
- How long before I can use the new grass?
- Not for a while. Seedlings need time to establish, so keep off newly seeded patches until the grass has grown through and been given a light first cut.
- What happens to the grass cuttings?
- Cuttings and rubbish are cleared as the job goes on, so the garden is left tidy rather than with piles to sort out. If you have a compost heap or green bin you want used, tell me.
- Why does my lawn keep going patchy?
- Shade, wear, compaction, moss and spills can all thin grass. Describe the patches in your message and add photos, and I will say what I think is going on.
Got a question I have not covered?
Ask meOther garden services
Most gardens need more than one of these over a year. Here is what else is on offer.
One off garden tidy up
A single visit to clear and reset a neglected garden, from cutting back overgrown borders to clearing weeds and leaving the lawn edged and the paving clean.
Garden clearance
Heavily overgrown, neglected or cluttered gardens cleared back to open ground, with the beds, lawn and paving uncovered so the garden can be used and kept up again.
Ongoing garden maintenance
Regular visits through the season to keep the lawn cut, the beds weeded and the paving clear, so the garden stays in shape without you having to think about it.
Paving cleaning and weed removal
Patios, paths and driveways cleaned and weeds lifted from the joints, for gardens that have gone green or grown over and need bringing back to a usable state.
Tell me what the garden needs
Send a line through the form with the size of the garden and what you would like done. Photos help. I read each enquiry and reply to say what the visit involves and when it could fit in.