Should You Mow Your Lawn in the Winter?

It’s during this time of year that lawn care becomes rather a delicate affair.

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Opinions are divided about whether grass should be cut, and if so how often during the colder months of the year. Some say that you should continue to attend to it as it needs it, whereas others will state that all maintenance on lawns should stop until the temperature rises in the springtime.

So what is the answer to this dilemma? Care of no care? We feel that it should be a little bit of both.

Although lawn experts say that grass stops growing between November and March, it doesn’t entirely.

In fact, your grass does not ever stop growing, it just moves into a go-slow in winter. This results in a trim really only ever being needed during the cold months. Cutting too short could also cause more damage than do good.

Not only does the colder air prevent the lawn from restoring itself, but the temperature of the soil can impact its growth. However, as soon as the mercury rises to over 5 degrees Celsius, then growth of your lawn will continue.

Winter lawn mowing

Knowing when and how to cut your grass without causing it harm is important. Avoid mowing in the following conditions:

• Whether its heavy rain or your grass has turned into a bit of a bog with standing water, it’s time to completely stop any maintenance. Churning up the grass will make a mess and it will take a long time to recover
• Snow or ground frost. Even just walking on your lawn can damage it. The blades of grass can snap off and you’ll be left with footprints of damage across your lawn. This is not the time to run a lawnmower over it.
• Worm casts. This can come about from not removing dead leaves. Once you run your mower over it, you’ll be left with muddy surfaces, and there won’t be much green on show.

If the temperature rises and your grass really does need a cut, ensure it’s dry and give it a little trim.

In summary, cutting grass can be done in winter, but the conditions have to be suitable for it, otherwise it will cause more harm than good.