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Weekly mowing of a 600 m² lawn in Djupadal

A row-house cluster wanting a dense, even lawn without midsummer brown patches. Fixed weekday, the same team, mulching during dry spells, collection when conditions called for it.

Lawn MowingDjupadal, MalmöCompleted July 2025

A tidied villa with a trimmed lawn and landscaped garden after the work is done

Djupadal, just north of Limhamn, is a quiet residential district of 1960s and 1980s houses with solid yet human-scale plots and a clear family feel. Our client, on the extension of Linnégatan, wanted a green and even lawn of around 600 square metres without having to think about the weather, weekends or whether a robot mower would handle the slope at the back.

On our first April visit the lawn measured over seven centimetres in length with clear white-clover patches and dry spots in the south-west, where the sun hits from lunchtime onwards. We checked the soil and found light compaction near the terrace, typical for families with small children and a trampoline that gets moved around through the summer.

We set up a weekly contract with mowing every Thursday morning, always the same gardener. From April to June we mulch-cut, which feeds the lawn for free and helps retain moisture during dry spells. In genuinely hot stretches we switch to collection with a higher cutting height, so the grass is not stressed into summer dormancy.

For a family in Djupadal it is largely about simplicity and predictability. We handle the mowing, the edging and a spring and autumn treatment, and the 50 percent RUT relief on labour brings a full mowing season to a lower cost than many homeowners expect once they grow tired of their own ride-on mower.

What we found on site

  • Lawn of around 600 m² with a gentle slope towards the back.
  • South-western section showed dry patches already in April.
  • Light soil compaction near the terrace and trampoline area.
  • White clover content around 15 percent, evenly spread.
  • Narrow edges along borders and stepping stones at the front.

How we approached the work

  1. Fixed cutting day every Thursday morning, same gardener.
  2. Mulch cutting at 45 mm height from April to mid-June.
  3. Raised to 55 mm with collection during hot summer weeks.
  4. Edging every other week along borders and paving.
  5. Aeration and top dressing of the south-west patches in September.
  6. Autumn cut at 35 mm and leaf collection in October and November.
By Thursday afternoon the grass is cut, the edges are crisp and we do not even need to be home, it is worth every krona.

Johan, småbarnsförälder i Djupadal

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FAQs about lawn mowing in Djupadal

Short, honest answers to what we get asked every week. If yours is not here, just call, we are happy to help.

  1. 01Is it better to mulch or to collect the grass clippings?
    For a typical villa lawn in Djupadal, mulching is usually the best choice from April to June, because the finely chopped clippings break down fast and feed nitrogen straight back. During hot weeks in July and August, or if the grass has grown long, we switch to collection so the clippings do not sit as a smothering blanket. In autumn we always collect together with leaves to prevent snow mould and fungal damage.
  2. 02What cutting height is best for a child-friendly lawn in Limhamn?
    For families with children we recommend 45 to 55 millimetres during the main season. That is soft enough for bare feet and football, yet tall enough that the roots run deep and cope with both drought and wear. We never cut below 35 millimetres apart from the first and last cut of the season. On Limhamn’s sandy soils, common in Djupadal, root depth is the single most important factor for a green lawn in July.
  3. 03What do you do when the lawn turns yellow in July?
    A yellowing lawn in July is usually not dead but dormant, so our first move is to raise the cutting height to 55 millimetres and stretch visits to fortnightly. We avoid heavy feeding in the heat and recommend watering early in the morning, twice a week, rather than a little every day. Mulching during this spell keeps soil moisture in. Once the rain returns in August, a healthy Djupadal lawn nearly always bounces back within two weeks.
  4. 04What does weekly mowing with RUT relief cost?
    For a roughly 600 square metre lawn in Djupadal, a normal season includes around 26 visits between April and October. With the 50 percent RUT relief on labour, garden care becomes very affordable. We always provide a clear quote so you know exactly what is included for the whole season.
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