The Last Cut Before Winter – The Best Height to Mow Your Lawn for the Cold Season

One of the most important aspects to having a healthy lawn is mowing your grass to the right height – even as the Winter season approaches. If you cut it too short or let it grow too long, it can have detrimental effects on the health of your yard. Having the proper length for your lawn is even more essential as you prepare it for Winter. Showcase LawnWorks recommends, for the South-Central Pennsylvania region, around a 3” mowing height for the last cut before Winter. By cutting your lawn a little higher, you are protecting the root system from the upcoming harsh, cold months. Ultimately, it will productively stimulate strong root growth and allow your grass to be healthy all year. A strong root system ensures the lawn’s ability to withstand the dormant season during Winter and prepare it for the growing seasons of Spring and Summer.

Along with proper nutrients and watering, grass needs a good length to support its root systems. Remember: No more than one-third of the grass blade should be removed at any given mowing – this includes the last cut before Winter. Grass trimmed at the appropriate height will be a great asset to your lawn and help it avoid unnecessary stress. Plus, lawns gain the benefit of having a reliable weed control strategy when cut at the right length.  Dense, thick, heathy lawns combat bare and thin spaces where weeds can take hold and easily grow.

As Winter approaches, you can feel confident mowing your grass at Showcase’s recommended range. When you have taken steps to properly mow and care for your lawn throughout the Spring and Summer months, the result will be in a stronger root system. A stronger root system will support your lawn and help it survive the colder temperatures.

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