My yard is a mix of shade, part shade and full sun. Different areas of the lawn grow at different rates, but some definitely need to be cut more than once a week during the worst of the year to avoid constantly clogging up the mowing deck.

Bear in mind this is a 5 acre lot that is 4/5 forest or water- definitely not a stereotypical suburban uniform green carpet. No pesticides or fertilizers used at all either.