Is winter lot mowing different from summer lot mowing? The answer is yes, and in this article, we will tell you why that is and what you need to do for proper winter lot mowing.
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Why winter lot mowing is different?
Why a Lower Mowing Height in Winter?
Winter grass is asleep in the winter; summer grass is awake and eager to grow.
You can damage your grass, while mowing big lots, if you leave the grass long in winter. In snowy areas, long grass acts as a ceiling that prevents snow from reaching the ground. This may invite voles and vermin to tunnel under the snow and eat the grassroots, damaging your yard. If the grass is left long for winter, diseases like snow mold and lawn fungus can also occur. Moreover, long grass will stay brown and dormant longer in spring, which increases the chance of weed invasions. So, it’s a good idea, cutting long grass, to a healthy height before winter begins.
Mowing frozen grass is bad for your lawn because it causes extreme damage to it. The grass cannot bear physical stress during this particular time. Mowing frozen or frosted grass causes a rupturing of the cells in the plant.
Problems with Overly Short Grass in Winter
Mowing too much also makes your lawn more vulnerable to diseases, weather stress, and weeds. Cutting the grass too short inhibits root growth, and the surface area of the leaves is reduced. This means there are fewer leaves available for photosynthesis. Grass relies on roots to grow, which weakens the roots, making them less able to endure rain and drought.
Do it yourself or pay to have it done.
Mowing your lawn correctly just before the winter is important for its health. If the grass isn’t mowed regularly, your lawn can be prone to weed invasion and diseases. But there is a myth that says the shorter you mow grass, the less often you will have to cut it. This concept lays the foundation for an unhealthy lawn, as shorter grass is more vulnerable to heat damage and drought.
The key is to find the right balance between leaving it tall and cutting it too short. This balance can be achieved by finding suitable mowing heights for your grass for the different seasons. When you have found this balance, you can have a lush and healthy lawn throughout the year. And it will be less prone to issues.
The question, then, is this: do you have the knowledge necessary for proper winter lot mowing? This is particularly important for ranch mowing, or farm mowing, as those grasses play an important part in the health of the ranch or farm.
If the answer is NO to the question above, our recommendation is for you to find a professional acreage mowing company to handle the job for you and to make sure it is done correctly.
A final word about Keith’s Tractor Mowing.
Keith’s Tractor Mowing is locally owned and operated, a trusted name in acreage mowing. Whether it be church mowing, pipeline mowing, right-of-way mowing, or HOA services, Keith’s is the name to remember when you want your big mowing job done correctly.