Mowing your grass one last time before the winter season in New Jersey is crucial for preparing and ensuring it'll survive. Around the end of October marks the ideal time for this last mow, as the growing season ends, and your lawn will start transitioning into dormancy. It's essential to mow it at the correct height, so aim to cut it 1/2 an inch shorter than usual to help it withstand the cold months ahead. Keeping your lawn too long can result in matted and wet grass, which traps moisture and creates a favorable environment for diseases to develop. Conversely, cutting your grass too short can stress it out and make it vulnerable to issues and cold damage during the winter season.

When should you perform the last mow of the season?

The optimal time for the last mow of the season hinges on a delicate balance between weather conditions and grass growth. As temperatures begin to drop in New Jersey, grass growth slows significantly. This drop in growth serves as a signal that the end of the mowing season is approaching. Typically, this transition period occurs around the end of October, marking the ideal time for the final mow. By performing this last mow before the onset of winter, you help protect it from potential damage by maintaining a good height as it becomes dormant, ensuring a healthier, more vibrant lawn when spring returns.

Plan to mow your lawn about a 1/2 inch shorter than usual in preparation for the winter.

Nicely cut lawn in Westfield, NJ, surrounded by shrubs and plants.

As winter approaches, adjusting your mowing height becomes crucial to maintaining a healthy lawn. Aiming to mow 1/2 an inch below the normal mowing height is recommended during this period. This adjustment is considered the "sweet spot" because it strikes a balance. By mowing at the optimal height, you can ensure that your grass remains resilient to the challenges posed by the cold weather, plus looks manicured.

What happens if you keep your lawn too long or mow it too short before winter?

Maintaining the correct height is essential for the overall health and appearance of your grass. Keeping it too long can lead to it becoming matted and wet. This traps moisture underneath, creating an ideal environment for diseases to thrive. Additionally, an overgrown lawn can look messy and unkempt. On the other hand, cutting your grass too short can be equally detrimental. A lawn that is too short is more prone to stress and damage, particularly during the winter months. This stress can leave the grass vulnerable to issues, such as cold damage. Striking the right balance in your lawn mowing height is key to helping it survive winter dormancy.

In addition to lawn mowing, a fall cleanup can help get your entire yard in pristine shape before winter arrives!

Call us to schedule our lawn mowing service today!

At Stream Line Lawn & Landscape, we offer our lawn mowing service to keep your grass pristine throughout the year, which is available as part of our comprehensive lawn maintenance program to handle all your needs. With this service, we'll visit weekly from spring until the end of October to cut your grass, edge, string-trim, and blow debris off hard surfaces, as our team knows the value of being detail-oriented and providing a proper mow. We will even rotate mowing patterns and adjust the height according to the time of the year to provide your lawn with a pristine look. Our team of local experts proudly serves residential and commercial properties in Westfield, Watchung, Warren, NJ, and other nearby cities. Get ready for perfect grass this season - contact us today at (833) 452-9666 to schedule our lawn mowing service!