Cutting new lawn

Hi, first of all I'm grateful to the advice I was given on raising the lawn. After raising the level, I laid turf about 3 weeks ago. It seems well rooted, i.e. I can't pull it up. The grass is now about 6 inches long. It looks like it needs cutting, apart from the length, it's thick and lush. Is it safe to start mowing with mower set to a high level or should I wait for another period? I would appreciate the advice. Many thanks. David

 

Hi David, if your new lawn is growing as well a you say it is and you cut it on high setting on your mower as you are planning I cant see why not. It sounds as though it has taken well 02

 

Hi David
great timing with your new lawn with all this rain we have had , I would give it a cut as well but make it a quick and high cut dont look for perfection yet !!! so whizz round as fast as you can

Spruce

 

for the 1st cut, the rule of thumb is to mow 1/3 off the height, then water well in the evening

 

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