How high should you mow your lawn?
Grass mowing advice from the experts.
Are you mulling over your mowing?
At TruGreen UK, we have over 30 years of experience supporting lawn lovers to take care of their slice of paradise, nationwide.
While grass mowing isn’t part of what we do, it is something we can help you with.
The height at which you mow your lawn is vital to its appearance and health.
But it gets complicated when you consider that you must change the cutting height depending on the time of year.
So, how high should you mow your lawn?
This blog post has all the answers to some of our FAMQs: frequently asked mowing questions.
How high should you mow your lawn?
The mowing height will differ at various times during the year.
During the main mowing season April to October, you are best to keep the mowing height between 20-25mm.
In the late autumn and early spring when grass growth is slower and there is a likelihood of increased rainfall, you are advised to maintain an increased mowing height between 25-35mm.
It is also important to remember to never remove more than a third of the leaf during anyone’s mowing, as grass likes to be mowed little and often to maintain quality and appearance.
Does the height you cut your grass matter?
Mowing height is vital as the grass leaf allows the plant to photosynthesise and increase chlorophyll production, allowing the grass to remain green.
Therefore, a healthy grass plant will produce deeper roots, allowing for an increase in grass density.
This leaves you with a lawn with a higher tolerance for disease and drought
What factors impact the height at which you should cut your grass?
Weather conditions and temperatures are the barometers for mowing height.
The grass leaf is predominately water, so it is important not to allow the grass to become too soft and weak, as this will reduce the grass’s tolerance to disease.
Regular mowing in alternate directions will maintain strong growth and root development in maximising the lawn’s appearance.
What happens if you cut grass too short?
Never mow the grass too short, as this will cause damage and stress to the grass plant and reduce its ability to photosynthesise, produce chlorophyll and will see a reduction in root development.
This will then leave a grass surface that is thinner in grass cover and yellow in appearance, and the overall poor quality will see an increase in weeds, as they populate the bare areas.
Need professional lawn care advice?
Mowing your lawn is the factor that impacts its health and appearance.
Your lawn can also be affected by pests, weather weeds and diseases.
These will all need a combination of professional treatments to deal with.
If you need lawn care from professionals, find your nearest TruGreen business to see how we can help you achieve the lawn of your dreams today.
