Whose Grass Does Gatsby Want Cut?

Overjoyed, Gatsby immediately offers to have someone cut Nick's grass. He also offers him the chance to make some money by joining him in some business he does on the side—business that does not involve Meyer Wolfshiem.

Whose grass does Gatsby want cut and why?

Why does Gatsby want to have Nick's lawn cut? Gatsby wants to have Nick's lawn cut in repayment for agreeing to ask Daisy over. He also may be a little embarrassed about the way it looks. ... Gatsby wants to show Daisy his house to let her know that he can take care of her now.

Why does Gatsby offer to cut Nick's grass and offer him a side job?

Gatsby thinks Nick might be having some money troubles, so he offers for Nick to go into "business" with him. ... Gatsby is so grateful to Nick, he wants to do something to repay him. On the day of the meeting with Daisy, it is raining pretty hard, but Gatsby sends a gardener over to Nick's, to have him cut his grass.