The last mowing of the grass before winteris a very important operation that must be performed in a timely manner and at the right height. Properly performed mowing will provide us with a he althy and nice looking lawn from spring, reducing the risk of grass freezing and the occurrence of snow mold after winter. Check when to mow the lawn for the last time and to what height?
Last mowing before winter
When was the last time we mowed the lawn?
The date of the last mowing of the grass before winterdepends largely on the weather conditions, but as a rule it should be done by the end of the first ten days of October, i.e. about 20 days before the end of vegetation.In the case ofwhen the autumn is long and warm, the treatment can be postponed to the beginning of November
It is important to observe the weather properly and adjust mowing to the prevailing conditions, because warmgrass in autumn can grow even until the first frost.If we cut it too early and it starts to grow back quickly, we have to mow it again.
How high to cut the grass before winter?
The height of the last mowing of the grass before winter should be about 4 cmThis will allow for the accumulation of nutrients in the roots of the shoots necessary for the proper wintering of the turf and its regrowth in spring. Grass cut too low will be exposed to freezing of the roots. However, if we cut too little grass, snow falling in winter and the formation of snow cover may cause it to rot.
What to do after mowing the grass before winter?
A freshly cut lawn is susceptible to droughttherefore we must water it.If there is any mowed grass left on the lawn, we should rake it out, just like leaves or small branches. Otherwise, debris left behind may rot and rot under a layer of snow.
Mowers with grass baskets or bags are best suited for mowing the lawn , because we will not have to rake grass residues from the lawn and it will definitely make our work easier. If you do not have a mower with a grass catcher, you may need a spring rake with flat, dense and long teeth that are great for picking up fine cut grass.
The cut grass can be composted or used to cover plants for the winter. However, it is worth drying it for a few days so that it does not rot in the composter.
MSc Eng. Joanna Białowąs
