How Often Should Homeowners Mow Their Lawn?
Nobody wants to have an uneven, overgrown lawn. But, cutting your grass too short leaves it vulnerable to the hot summer sun. How often you should mow your lawn depends on a few different factors. Read on to find out what they are and how they relate to your own lawn care.
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Depends on the Type of Grass
Typically, homeowners should mow their lawns once a week. However, depending on the type of grass and the time of year, some homeowners may need to mow their lawn more or less often.
Homeowners who live in a warm climate, for example, may need to mow their lawn more often than those who live in a cooler climate. And, homeowners who have a Bermuda grass lawn may need to mow their lawn every three to five days during the growing season. So, while there is no hard and fast rule, homeowners should typically mow their lawn once a week.
If a homeowner’s lawn is covered in weeds, they may need to mow more often to keep the weeds under control. Or, if a homeowner’s lawn is very dry and brown, they may need to mow less often to avoid damaging the grass. In general, though, homeowners should aim to mow their lawn once a week.
Pay Attention to the Weather
In the Summer, you should be cutting your lawn every two weeks unless temperatures exceed 120 °F. In this case, the grass is unable to grow due to the intense temperatures. When fall comes around, you can get away with mowing your lawn once a month, as there is less sunlight.
During the winter, you may not need to mow your lawn at all. This is because when temperatures fall below 41°F, grass stops growing.
Many Factors Play a Role
The answer to this question depends on a few factors such as the type of grass, the climate, and how often the lawn is used. In general, I would recommend mowing once a week during the growing season. This will help keep your lawn healthy and looking its best. If you have a particularly large lawn, you may need to mow it more often. Conversely, if you live in a climate where the grass doesn’t grow very fast, you may be able to get away with mowing less often.
Depends on the Season
There are a few rules homeowners should live by when mowing their lawn. None are too strict, but they should be kept in mind at all times if you want to help your lawn grow without harming it.
First, you should never mow your lawn when it is wet or moist. This is dangerous and you could end up hurting your yard by stepping on it and dragging the mower across it. Make sure the lawn is mostly dry and avoid any very wet areas.
Second, only mow your lawn when you need to. This might seem obvious, but you’d be surprised how many people mow their lawn each week, even if they don’t need to. If certain areas are long, you can cut them but don’t cut areas that haven’t grown yet.
How often you mow your lawn will depend on the weather as well. At the start of the season, you’ll probably cut your lawn every week or 10 days. But if you live in a hot area, or it has been warm and dry, you’ll probably only have to cut your lawn every two weeks or more.
Mow Based on the Climate and Don’t Cut too Short
There’s no need to mow your lawn during the cold months of fall and winter as most grass types are dormant and stop growing during frigid temperatures. When it gets warm, you need to start mowing the lawn at least two to three times a month, or once every week. Don’t cut your grass shorter to mow less frequently. It doesn’t work like that. Short grass won’t have enough surface for photosynthesis and may start stressing and even go brown one day.
Once a Week is Typically Ideal
Mowing more frequently than once a week can become exhausting, especially if you have a large yard. Mowing less frequently causes your yard to look as if it’s not maintained. However, some types of grass and climates cause slower or faster grass growth, so you may have to adjust based on that. Consider also hiring lawn care professionals that can help you tend to the lawn.
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