THE BEST TIME YOU CUT GRASS

Until you finally have a lawn that suddenly seems to need more attention, you will never know how many questions you have about lawn care. Why does your grass die when the neighbor’s grass looks so strong and healthy?

When is the appropriate time to mow the lawn?

In this guide to mowing your lawn, we’ll give you the answers to this question, as well as everything else you need to know about maintaining a healthy lawn without too much fuss.

Over Spring: Make the first lawn mowing of the year in the spring, in mid-March. From there, mow your lawn at least once a week. Try to keep your lawn the same height throughout the spring. For most lawns, the ideal height would be 1-1.5 inches (2.5 to 4 cm).

However, for those who suffer a lot of wear and tear, do your best to keep the grass raised to about 2 inches (5.1 cm) high. If part of your lawn is shaded, keep the grass at a height of 7.5 cm (3 inches). Also, avoid cutting your grass too short, as that can weaken it and allow weeds and moss to run rampant.

Over Summer: When summer comes around the corner, double the cutoff frequency. Mow biweekly (twice a week) on average, reducing only to weekly, during dry spells. As for the trimmer settings, raise the trimmer blades a bit in hot weather.

Longer grass is better adapted to drought and maintains its most vibrant colors. It is also stronger and less prone to wear and tear. In dry weeks, cut only a few stalks of longer grass to stimulate growth and keep it nice and healthy.

Over Autumn: With shorter and shorter days and colder temperatures, the grass will start to grow more slowly. This means that the grass will need to be cut less, less frequently. So when fall comes, do the same as in spring, mow the lawn, once a week.

However, be sure to raise the height of the mower blades as winter approaches. Fall is usually the season when you will make your last cut.

Over Winter: Unless the weather is warm and the grass is still growing, there is usually no need to mow the lawn in winter. If this is the case, it may need to be trimmed occasionally, but it can only be done in a high-cut setting.

However, if the ground conditions are too soft or icy, please avoid doing so. Do not prune wet or frosty grass, as this will compact the soil and damage your turf. Wait until the lawn is dry before mowing.

Proper lawn mowing requires care and planning.

If done well, you can get a lush and beautiful lawn that looks healthy. Mowing is only a small part of lawn care, but our lawn care experts understand Dawson Creek’s soil, common lawn problems, and specialize in plant care. Contact us today!