Winter is fast approaching, and cutting overgrown grass before the winter weather arrives is a very good idea. We will tell you why in this article by Keith’s Tractor Mowing, serving the Greater Fort Worth Metro area with affordable acreage mowing. Call us today for a free job quote.

Cutting overgrown grass in the winter.

A final mow before winter isn’t just about aesthetics; it’s about preparing your lawn for the challenges of the cold season. Properly timed and executed, this last cut provides several benefits:

1. Prevents Snow Mold: Snow mold is a fungal disease that thrives in cold, wet conditions. Cutting long grass allows better air circulation, reducing the risk of snow mold developing and damaging your grass.
2. Reduces Winter Injury: Long blades of grass can trap moisture, creating an environment where ice and frost can form. A shorter lawn allows for more efficient water drainage, minimizing the risk of winter damage caused by frost heaving.
3. Encourages Healthy Spring Growth: By removing excess blades of grass before winter, you create a cleaner surface for your lawn to start the growing season. A healthy lawn with less dead thatch will be better positioned to absorb nutrients and sunlight in the spring. Cutting high grass is the first step towards a healthy lawn in the spring.

The proper way to cut long grass before winter.

From the Extension Service:

“Cool-season grasses should be mowed to a height of 2.5 inches before winter. Warm-season grasses in the Bermuda grass family (Bermuda Grass, Centipede, and Zoysia) should be mowed to 1.5 inches before winter.

“If you live in a region that receives snow, plan to mow your grass to 2.5 inches once daytime temperatures dip below 50℉. Cool season grass growth stops at this temperature, so perform a final mowing run at this time. Usually, the best time for a final fall mow is late-October through early-November.”

There are aesthetics to consider as well.

Besides, and we do not mean this as flippant, it just looks better if your grass is cut before the cold temps and snow arrive.  Your neighbors will be happy and you will be happy as well, knowing that you have taken the steps necessary for a healthy lawn/pasture in the springtime.

Winter is a challenging time for any lawn. The cold temperatures, frost, snow, and fluctuating weather conditions can all take a toll on your grass’s health and appearance if not properly cared for. Without adequate attention, your once vibrant and lush green lawn can turn brown, weak, and susceptible to damage.

A final word about Keith’s Tractor Mowing.

Keith’s Tractor Mowing is locally owned and operated, a trusted name in the Fort Worth area, and we offer a wide range of commercial mowing services. Ranch mowing, farm mowing, HOA services, pipeline mowing, right-of-way mowing, baseball field mowing and yes, residential mowing are all within our job description. As long as the job is an acre or more in size, and within seventy-five miles of Fort Worth, Keith’s Tractor Mowing is the name to remember.  Call us today, tell us what you need, and we will work with you to make it happen.