Mowing Lawn

Hello,

I am new to caring for lawns and wondered when we should give our lawns a last cut? We cut it back in October when it was still growing fairly fast and the weather was mild, now it looks long again although growth has slown down but looks like it needs a cut. But its now turned frosty and wet and I dount we will have a period long enough to let it dry out before mowing. Is it ok to leave it longish over winter? (I am in the UK)

Thank you!

 

My view? If it's growing, cut it.
I manage my lawn as our Greenkeeper does our golf course. They were still cutting fairways and greens through most of last winter. If I could only get my lawn as good as he can the fairways, let alone the greens and all he does with the fairways is cut them and apply a bit of weedkiller occasionally.

 

"If it's growing, cut it."

I share your view

"all he does with the fairways is cut them and apply a bit of weedkiller occasionally"

Is that what he tells you? :hehe: numerous applications of fertilizer I expect, unless they use some poncy, and expensive, slow release concoction. Not to mention the Fusarium wilt sprays ...

 

If it looks long and ragged then cut it but set the blades higher than usual.

 

I noticed your entry regarding mowing the grass during the winter and thought it may be worthwhile pointing you towards a brief article I have just written about lawn maintenance throughout the gardening year. It may be of some interest to you and simply outlines the basics of caring for your lawn during the growing season. It looks as though the advice you have received from other posts is mostly accurate so you have been well informed so far...