In California we have gardeners that mow and everything else. I don't think I ever saw anyone mow their own lawn.

In El Paso there's no grass to mow but dirt and rocks. So that was easy.

Just moved to TN in a temporary rental. Took advice of neighbors to let it be through winter and as it starts to grow of fresh grass then mow it. Sounds like what you said is similar to what they said. Soooo that's the plan.