P.O. Box 772 CIVIC SQUARE ACT 2608
P.O. Box 772 CIVIC SQUARE ACT 2608
Lawn mowing in Canberra is only one part of keeping grass healthy, and ACT House & Landscaping Maintenance looks after the whole lawn: mowing, edging, feeding, weeds and repairs. In 2026, the business was named Best Lawn Care Services in South Canberra in the Quality Business Awards, with a Quality Score above 95%. Our team cares for lawns at homes and commercial properties across the city. Here is what each service involves and how the seasons change the work.
A good mow is about height as much as frequency. Cutting too short weakens the grass and lets weeds in, so we mow at a height that suits the lawn and the time of year. Mowing little and often is gentler on the grass than letting it grow long and cutting it hard.
Each visit includes edging and trimming along paths, driveways and garden beds, and around trees and fences where the mower cannot reach. Clippings are cleared off hard surfaces before we leave. If the garden beds need attention too, our gardening services can be booked for the same visit.
Feeding at the right times of year keeps the colour even and helps a thin lawn thicken up.
Weeds are treated before they spread through the lawn and set seed.
Compacted soil starves roots of air and water. Aerating opens it up so moisture and feed reach the root zone.
Thin or patchy areas are sown with fresh seed to fill the gaps.
When a lawn is too far gone to bring back, we lay new turf. Our article on lawn renovation explains when repair is enough and when replacement is the better path.
Canberra winters are cold. Bureau of Meteorology averages for Canberra Airport put the mean July minimum at 0.1°C, with June and August only a little warmer. Grass grows slowly in those months, so mowing eases off over winter, and keeping leaves off the lawn matters as much as the cut.
Growth picks up in spring once the hard frosts have passed, and that is the usual time for feeding, repairs and overseeding. Summer is about regular mowing without cutting too low, which leaves the grass better able to cope with the heat.
Some spots never hold a lawn, whatever you do: deep shade, heavy foot traffic or ground that stays wet. Water that pools after rain usually points to a drainage problem, and drainage excavation fixes the cause so new seed or turf is not wasted. For corners where real grass keeps failing, artificial turf is an option worth comparing.
No. The award recognised our work in South Canberra, but we provide lawn mowing across Canberra. Call to check your suburb.
It depends on the grass and the season. Lawns need cutting far more often in spring and summer than in winter, and we can suggest a schedule once we have seen yours.
Yes. We mow for businesses and commercial sites as well as homes. Phone 0406 700 400 and describe the grounds.
Yes. On a bare block the ground is levelled and prepared before the turf goes down, so the lawn sits even and drains properly. Tell us the size of the area and what is there now, and we will explain the steps for your site.
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