TechNotes Tips - Mowing Archive

Mowing should be done until the turf ceases growth. Letting the grass grow long into the winter can cause matting, which will enhance the severity of winter diseases such as Microdochium patch (pathogen: Microdochium nivale).

Homeowners should think about servicing their mowers during the winter. Many homeowners begin to worry about their mowers in the spring when the grass begins to grow. Servicing the mower in spring can be a slow process with everyone else also in there.

Cool season turfs should be mowed until shoot growth ceases. This provides a uniform looking turf going into the winter months. Letting the grass "go" into the winter can cause matting, and long matting turf is more susceptible to pink snow mold (Microdochium Patch) during the winter months.

Turfgrass that is under drought stress should be carefully maintained. It is best to raise the height of cut and not mow during the heat of the day. Rotary blades should be kept sharpened.