Lawn Mowing Tips

The first mowing of the season should be your shortest cut, cut the lawn at 2 inches. The first mowing will depend upon the type of Spring your area is experiencing.

• April - Rake lawn to help stimulate growth and cut the lawn to 2 inches

• May - Increase mowing height to 2 1/2 inches

• June - Increase mowing height to 3 inches and water on a regular basis during dry periods

• July - Maintain height of 3 inches and water on a regular basis during dry periods

• August - Maintain height of 3 inches and water on a regular basis during dry periods

• September - Lower height of the lawn to 2 1/2 inches as fall approaches

• October - Lower height of the lawn to 2 inches and remove leaves as needed

• November - Maintain lawn at 2 inches and be sure to remove leaves before the first snowfall