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It’s a nice day but still in the midst of the winter season, leading you to wonder, “is it okay to start mowing again?” The answer depends on a few different factors. Even though grass does not really stop growing in the winter, it slows down significantly, to where it looks like it stopped; mowing during this time is not necessary. A good rule of thumb to remember is that once temperatures fall below 40˚ Fahrenheit, grass grows drastically slower. As spring approaches and temperatures start to warm, your grass will begin to grow again. Since regions and seasons vary, there is no specific date that this occurs so you will need to monitor your lawn until you can tell that it’s begun to actively start growing again. It is recommended to wait for grass to reach between 2-3 inches prior to the first mow in order to prevent grass injury and protect the roots of the grass from being infected with a lawn disease and weeds. Some important tips to remember prior to the first mow:
- Make sure that temperatures have reached above 40˚ Fahrenheit consistently to ensure that the grass and soil has completely thawed and dried.
- Review mowing height requirements for the specific grass located in a particular region or consult a lawn care expert about your grass species in your area for mowing specifications.
- Sharpen mower blades prior to first mow (if haven’t done already).
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References:
http://www.tlehcs.com/question%20of%20the%20week/archive%20questions/Lawn%20Care/late%20season%20mowing.htm
https://www.spring-green.com/lawn-care-guide/snow-mold/
http://homeguides.sfgate.com/should-start-mowing-lawn-spring-43334.html
http://www.bhg.com/gardening/gardening-by-region/northeast/lawn-care-calendar-for-the-northeast/
https://www.thisoldhouse.com/how-to/how-to-store-your-lawn-mower-cold-season
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