When Should I Stop Cutting My Lawn?

Lawn mowing will stop when your grass stops growing consistently.

Mowing a lawn is necessary to maintain its health and also keep it looking nice in your neighborhood. However, knowing when to stop mowing your lawn will help ensure that you do not damage the turf prior to entering the winter season.

Facts

You should stop mowing your lawn when it stops actively growing. This will certainly vary depending on your grass type, region and current weather conditions. When mowing a lawn, you should only remove one-third of its current length.

Lawn Maintenance

Removing the grass clippings from your lawn is not necessary so long as they fall through the top layers of lawn turf. Large piles of clippings need removal to maintain a healthy lawn. You can also mow your lawn shorter in the fall to prepare for more rain or snow.

Considerations

To maintain a green lawn throughout the winter season, you can overseed your lawn with ryegrass. In colder regions, you will not need to mow the ryegrass. Ryegrass will usually die out when warmer weather returns, allowing you to go back to your regular grass type.

References

• Iowa State University: Mowing your Lawn
• University of Rhode Island: Lawn Mowing