Why an early start ensures a successful season
By Matt Anderson
The first signs of spring are almost here: warmer temperatures, longer days, and the welcome sight of new grass emerging across sports fields, parks, and backyards.
For grounds and maintenance crews, the start of spring brings a massive to-do list, but one item must be at the top: mower maintenance.
Mowers are arguably a department’s most valuable asset. Routine, pre-season maintenance is essential for ensuring longevity, optimizing performance, and saving valuable time and money during the busy months ahead.
Taking place March 1-7, National Lawn Mower Maintenance Week is an annual initiative that drives awareness about the importance of yearly maintenance and ensures homeowners and landscapers alike have the resources they need for success.
Now is the perfect time to get ahead and prep mowers for the full season. First, however, it’s important to understand why routine maintenance is so critical to operations. Once the reasoning is clear, leaders can then examine the top items on the department’s maintenance to-do list, as well as tasks that often get overlooked.