Although it may be hard to believe, the summer season is long gone and it’s time for the last mow of the season. Winter is right around the corner. That means you need to be prepared for the cold, harsh weather regarding your landscaping. This holds especially true for your lawn. A bit of care now will make a big difference in how your lawn will look in the spring. If you don’t have a pre-winter plan for your lawn at this time don’t worry. It’s not too late. The following information will provide you with everything that you need to know about the last mow of the season.
First and foremost, mowing the grass right before the winter arrives helps keep it in a healthy state throughout the winter months. That end results will be that your grass will be in good shape when the spring arrives. On the other hand, if you skip the last mow of the season your lawn may very well develop mold and fungus. The key is mowing your lawn to the right height at the right time. It’s also important to fertilize at this stage. At this point you may be curious as to when your grass actually stops growing. If the weather is warm, your grass will keep sprouting.
However, your grass will typically stop growing when temperatures drop below 50 degrees F during the daytime hours. In New England that typically means early to mid November or even sooner. In essence, you should plan to mow your grass two to three times prior to the first frost. It’s also important to reduce the blade height each mow. The bottom line is that your grass should be approximately 2-2.5 inches high for the winter. That way it won’t be too short and end up being stressed out by the cold weather. On the other hand, the grass won’t be too tall to attract snow mold.
As you mow your grass down to the correct height for the cold winter months ahead it’s also important not to cut too much height at one time. A simple guideline is do not cut more than a third of the lawn height in one single mow. It’s best to actually spread the lawn-mowing out in order to condition the grass. That way your lawn will become accustomed to a shorter height a little bit at a time without suffering from shock. You certainly do not want to shock your lawn before it needs to survive on its own during the cold winter months that are right around the corner.
If you’re interested in getting more information about the last mow of the seasons, please contact us today. We will provide you with the best advice about how to properly take care of your lawn during the end of the fall season. Hiring a professional lawn care company will go a long way in helping you avoid mistakes that waste a great deal of time and money. In addition, we have the ability to properly evaluate your property and truly understand the steps that it takes to complete the project on time and on budget.
Please contact The Veron Company today with any and all questions about our vast array of home services, and your landscape design needs. We have a full crew of trained and experienced professionals to handle the job for you. Our company has been concentrating on maximizing your home’s potential since 1982.
