You've earned the trip. What you haven't earned is coming home from two weeks away to a lawn that looks like a hayfield — and maybe an HOA or township notice waiting on the counter. In a Hershey-area July, grass doesn't wait for your return flight.
Here's the simple way to keep it handled while you're gone.
Why a traveling lawn is a real problem
- It grows fastest exactly when you're not there. Late spring and summer are peak growth. A two- or three-week trip is plenty of time to cross from "tidy" to "citation."
- Overgrowth advertises an empty house. A shaggy lawn and a pile of flyers is a well-known signal that nobody's home. A maintained yard keeps your place looking lived-in.
- HOA and township fines don't pause for vacation. If your grass crosses the height limit, the notice comes whether you're in Hershey or Hawaii.
- The "ask a neighbor" plan is fragile. People forget, get busy, or don't do it to your standard — and now you owe them a favor and a gift.
The fix: short-term "away" coverage
You don't need a season-long commitment for a two-week trip. Pick exactly what your dates need:
- One cut — perfect right before or right after a shorter trip.
- Two or three cuts — spaced across a longer vacation so it never gets ahead of you.
- A month of coverage — for extended travel, a snowbird stretch, or a summer away.
You don't need to be home. We just need access. You come back to a freshly cut, edged, and blown lawn — and a house that looked occupied the whole time you were gone.
What it costs
Short-term coverage is priced per visit, and because a single timed cut carries all the setup and drive time (and is often a little overgrown), fewer visits cost a bit more each; a month's worth lands closest to our normal rate. You'll see the exact number up front when you book — no surprises.
FAQ
Do I need to be home for you to mow? No. Give us access instructions and we handle it while you're away. Many customers never have to be there at all.
Can you time it around my travel dates? Yes — tell us when you leave and return, and we'll space the cuts so the lawn stays under control the whole time.
Can I just book one cut? Absolutely. One-time and small bundles are exactly what away coverage is for. No contract.
What if I want to keep it going after I'm back? Easy — just say so and we'll roll you onto a regular schedule.
Travel easy — we'll keep it cut
Add "the lawn" to the list of things you don't have to think about on vacation. Hershey Lawn Mowing keeps it sharp while you're away — all-electric, all-inclusive, no contract.
Book your away coverage in two minutes or see the vacation details here.