One of the greatest compliments a property owner can get is a simple "Your lawn looks nice,". Why? Because first impressions matter, despite people saying the contrary. Lawns are the first thing people see when they turn the wheel into your driveway, and it is the only thing people see when they cruise past it. The lawn is a gateway into how you live, and most importantly, how you want to portray yourself as. Trimmed grass, clean cut lines, and an overall crisp look are ways to describe an aesthetic lawn, but it can very easily describe the man behind the mower as well. Taking care of the front of the property gives the impression that the operation being ran behind it is organized and structured. How many times have we driven past an overgrown and unkept lawn and furrowed our eyebrows in mild disgust? Or simply thought the property was abandoned when in reality it is the opposite? Taking care of your lawn doesn't have to mean an attempt at impressing nobodies, but taking care of your lawn does show pride in the property you are living in.
The aesthetic pleasure derived from a crisp lawn may not be enough to convince people to care, so maybe the practical benefits can. Vegetation is a natural home for insects, and an overgrown lawn is like a mansion. There exists plenty of feeding areas, real estate, and hiding spaces from potential predators. Wandering animals may find your lawn as the perfect place to use the bathroom, and because the grasses are so high the only thing hinting at it's presence is the smell. Weeds also find solace property owners' lack of attention. Allowed to grow and grow and grow, their venomous roots seep into the ground and can kill desired plants by taking their nutrients for themselves, which would leave owners with a real problem. Sod and turf are not cheap to replace, and the labor required to do so, especially if it is a lengthy area, are not activities people do because it is easy. Simply taking care of the lawn in the first place gives you a lawn to be proud of, but it also easily eliminates the multitude of issues that arise from letting the grass grow.
The State of Alabama is seeking bids from potential vendors to provide lawn care services for specified areas. If interested in this opportunity, click on the link to learn more. The bid closes March 4, 2026 at 10:30 AM CST.