Detailed string trimming around trees, fences, beds, obstacles throughout Ellicott City and Howard County. Essential finishing work that completes professional lawn service. Since 1986.
Grass trimming separates good service from great service
Call for FREE EstimateGrass trimming (string trimming/weed-eating) is detail work that completes professional lawn service. Mowers can't reach grass around trees, fences, posts, beds, structures, obstacles. Without proper trimming, these areas create unsightly borders of tall grass making otherwise well-mowed lawns look incomplete. String trimming reaches everywhere mowers can't, creating finished appearance.
Problems without trimming:
Trim carefully around all trees—large shade trees to small ornamentals. Create neat circles matching lawn height while protecting bark. Properties with many trees benefit particularly from professional service.
Both sides when accessible. Chain link allows both sides; privacy fences typically one side only. Fence posts, gates, corners all receive attention. Prevents grass from pushing through or growing tall along borders.
Careful along bed edges where lawn meets planted areas. Creates clean transition without damaging plants or disturbing mulch. Complements lawn edging. Distinguish desirable plants from grass/weeds.
Sheds, decks, patios, foundations, AC units, mailboxes, light posts, signs—every obstacle. These high-visibility areas make thorough trimming particularly important. Every obstacle receives attention.
Narrow side yards, spaces between structures, corners, irregular areas. Trim thoroughly even when not immediately visible. Complete service means complete service—if grass grows there, we trim it.
Handle slope trimming carefully for quality results and crew safety. Trim all reasonably accessible slopes thoroughly. Properties with significant slopes benefit from professional service—physically demanding and potentially dangerous.
Commercial-grade equipment: More powerful, reliable, durable than consumer models. Cut cleanly through thick grass, handle extended use without overheating. Equipment investment = superior results.
Proper cutting height: Match mowing height rather than scalping to ground. Maintains lawn appearance/health. Scalping damages grass, creates bare spots. Technique requires practice and professional experience.
Protecting trees/plants: Hold trimmers away from bark to prevent damage. Avoid disturbing beds, damaging perennials, throwing mulch. Plant protection distinguishes experienced crews from careless operators.
Managing debris: Mindful of where clippings land. Avoid throwing onto beds, pools, ponds, cars, structures. Blow scattered clippings back onto lawn. Proper debris management keeps properties clean.
Complete coverage: Trim systematically around entire property. Develop routes ensuring nothing missed. If grass grows somewhere, we trim it as part of complete service.
Complete trimming absolutely included at no additional charge. Not bait-and-switch—complete service means complete service. Per-mowing pricing accounts for total time including mowing, trimming, edging, blowing. Properties requiring extensive trimming may have slightly higher rates, but trimming isn't itemized separately. Quoted price includes everything for complete maintenance.
Crews trained to trim without bark contact—proper distance and angle. Over years of weekly trimming, occasional minor contact virtually impossible to avoid 100%. We take reasonable care to minimize contact, never trim carelessly. Alternative—tall grass rings—looks terrible, creates pest habitat. Benefit of neat trimming outweighs minimal risk from careful operators.
Some price separately to advertise lower base rates—$35 mowing + $15-20 trimming = $50-55 total. We prefer straightforward all-inclusive pricing. Separated pricing creates opportunities to skip thorough trimming or pressure customers. If complete service costs $55, we quote $55 rather than $35 + $20—clearer, more honest.
Yes, though uncommon. Most find if they need professional trimming help, they benefit more from complete mowing service that includes trimming. Standalone typically $50-100—often approaches cost of complete service (trimming + mowing + edging + blowing). We'll provide standalone if needed, but also complete service pricing for comparison.
Stop settling for partially maintained lawns with strips of tall grass around obstacles. Complete lawn service from Greenlawn Inc includes thorough professional trimming every visit, creating finished appearance across your entire Ellicott City property. Our 39 years means we've developed systems and skills to trim efficiently and thoroughly.
Thorough trimming separates good from great service
Call to ScheduleFamily Owned · Complete Service · Since 1986
Greenlawn Inc has served Ellicott City, Columbia, and Howard County since 1986 with professional grass trimming using commercial string trimmers.