{"id":15951,"date":"2019-11-25T16:46:33","date_gmt":"2019-11-25T19:46:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/?p=15951"},"modified":"2026-08-07T21:26:04","modified_gmt":"2026-08-08T00:26:04","slug":"mowing-height-last-mow-low","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/mowing-height-last-mow-low\/","title":{"rendered":"Mowing Height Debate: Last Mow of the Season Low?"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes has-medium-font-size\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Key Takeaways<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>\u2022 Most turf experts recommend mowing at your normal height until the grass stops growing.<br>\u2022 Cutting low on the last mow can help prevent pests and diseases, but it also reduces root depth.<br>\u2022 If you do mow low, be careful not to scalp your lawn.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There has long been a debate on the best height to cut the grass for the last mow of the season before winter. Some experts say it should be cut lower than normal, but most say it should stay at the same height.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The answer depends on your grass type, your climate, and your priorities.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Read on to learn what the research says and how to make the right call for your lawn. If you want to skip the debate, LawnStarter&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/signup-web.lawnstarter.com\/cart\/contact-info?intent=mowing\">lawn mowing service<\/a> can handle the final cut for you.<\/p>   <div class=\"wp-block-ub-table-of-contents-block ub_table-of-contents\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-b302de4c-d085-4eb6-967c-89657898e395\" data-linktodivider=\"false\" data-showtext=\"show\" data-hidetext=\"hide\" data-scrolltype=\"auto\" data-enablesmoothscroll=\"false\" data-initiallyhideonmobile=\"false\" data-initiallyshow=\"true\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header-container\" style=\"\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header\" style=\"text-align: left; \"> \t\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-title\" style=\"\">In this article:<\/div> \t\t\t\t \t\t\t<\/div> \t\t<\/div><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-extra-container\" style=\"\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-container ub_table-of-contents-1-column\"> \t\t\t\t<ul style=\"\"><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/mowing-height-last-mow-low\/#0-why-some-say-yes-cut-low-before-winter\" style=\"\">Why Some Say Yes: Cut Low Before Winter<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/mowing-height-last-mow-low\/#1-why-some-say-no-keep-your-normal-height\" style=\"\">Why Some Say No: Keep Your Normal Height<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/mowing-height-last-mow-low\/#2-the-one-third-rule-learn-it\" style=\"\">The One-Third Rule: Learn It<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/mowing-height-last-mow-low\/#3-when-to-do-your-last-mow\" style=\"\">When to Do Your Last Mow<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/mowing-height-last-mow-low\/#4-mowing-heights-by-type-of-grass\" style=\"\">Mowing Heights by Type of Grass<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/mowing-height-last-mow-low\/#7-how-to-prepare-for-the-last-mow\" style=\"\">How to Prepare for the Last Mow<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/mowing-height-last-mow-low\/#8-faqs\" style=\"\">FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul> \t\t\t<\/div> \t\t<\/div><\/div>   <h2 id=\"0-why-some-say-yes-cut-low-before-winter\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Some Say Yes: Cut Low Before Winter<\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"542\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mowing-grass-1.jpg\" alt=\"Lawn mower cutting green grass in a backyard with a wooden fence and arborvitae trees.\" class=\"wp-image-143659\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mowing-grass-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mowing-grass-1-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mowing-grass-1-656x444.jpg 656w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mowing-grass-1-150x102.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mowing-grass-1-768x520.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Lawn mower cutting green grass. Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/stock.adobe.com\/images\/lawn-mower-cutting-green-grass-in-backyard-mowing-lawn\/85781068\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mariusz Blach<\/a> \/ Adobe Stock<\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Should you mow low for the last mow of the season? Unfortunately, there&#8217;s no universal agreement. While many Extension experts recommend sticking with your normal mowing height, some turf professionals argue that a shorter cut offers a few wintertime advantages.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Supporters of a lower final mow typically point to these benefits:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><p><strong>Prevents grass from matting down:<\/strong> Shorter grass is less likely to flatten under snow, which can leave the lawn looking uneven in spring.<\/p><\/li>    <li><p><strong>Helps <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/how-to-prevent-snow-mold\/\">prevent snow mold<\/a><strong>:<\/strong> This fungus develops under the cover of snow on long, wet grass.<\/p><\/li>    <li><p><strong>Less growth to push aside:<\/strong> New spring grass emerges more easily without a thick mat of old blades.<\/p><\/li>    <li><p><strong>Discourages meadow mice:<\/strong> These furry pests, also called voles, leave tunnels you will not find until the snow melts.<\/p><\/li>    <li><p><strong>Creates a tidier appearance:<\/strong> &#8220;A lawn just looks neater if it has that close cut before the snow settles down,&#8221; writes New York Times gardening columnist Joan Lee Faust.<\/p><\/li>    <li><p><strong>Allows more sunlight to reach the soil:<\/strong> Warmer soil temps mean an earlier green-up in spring.<\/p><\/li>    <li><p><strong>Reduces thatch buildup: <\/strong>Cutting lower before winter may help reduce the amount of dead plant material left on the lawn.<\/p><\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Those making the argument recommend these guidelines:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><p><strong>Cut the lawn by half instead of following the one-third rule.<\/strong> So instead of going from 4 inches to 2.5, go from 4 inches tall to 2 inches.<\/p><\/li>    <li><p><strong>Don&#8217;t scalp the lawn.<\/strong> Avoid cutting so low that patches of grass become stressed or die over the winter.<\/p><\/li>    <li><p><strong>Mow until all the leaves have fallen<\/strong> from the trees.<\/p><\/li>    <li><p><strong>Mow until the grass has stopped growing<\/strong> for the year.<\/p><\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>See Related:<\/strong> <\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/pest-control\/how-to-repair-vole-damage\/\">How to Repair Vole Damage to Your Lawn<\/a><\/p><\/li>    <li><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/when-stop-mowing-lawn-before-winter\/\">When to Stop Mowing the Lawn Before Winter<\/a><\/p><\/li> <\/ul>    <h2 id=\"1-why-some-say-no-keep-your-normal-height\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Some Say No: Keep Your Normal Height<\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Lawn-density-one-third-rule-v2-1.png\" alt=\"Lawn density and one-third rule illustration\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Lawn density and one-third rule illustration. Infographic by Juan Rodriguez<\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Setting your mowing height too low can damage your lawn, other experts say. Here is why they recommend keeping your normal height:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><p><strong>Root systems shrink:<\/strong> There is a direct relationship between grass height and root depth. <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.canr.msu.edu\/resources\/mowing-lawn-turf#:~:text=turfgrass%20maintenance%20practice.-,Height%20of%20Cut,-Turfgrasses%20are%20well\">Michigan State University<\/a> turf research shows that lowering grass height directly reduces root depth. This limits the grass&#8217;s ability to pull in water and nutrients.<\/p><\/li>    <li><p><strong>Mowing too close lets sunlight reach weed seeds:<\/strong> Weeds that would have been covered by the canopy get a chance to germinate.<\/p><\/li>    <li><p><strong>Getting the height wrong is common:<\/strong> &#8220;[Clients] either want it too high or too low,&#8221; says <strong>Chelsea Morris<\/strong>, owner of <strong>High-Class Grass<\/strong> in Virginia Beach, Virginia.<\/p><\/li>    <li><p><strong>Less photosynthesis:<\/strong> Low mowing reduces the area available for photosynthesis, which takes away from the vigor of the lawn.<\/p><\/li>    <li><p><strong>Aesthetics:<\/strong> Some argue that lawns look much better when they are higher.<\/p><\/li> <\/ul>    <h2 id=\"2-the-one-third-rule-learn-it\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">The One-Third Rule: Learn It<\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For most of the year, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/what-is-one-third-rule-mowing-grass\/\">one-third rule<\/a> is sound advice. It says never remove more than one-third of your grass on any cutting.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This reduces the stress you place on the grass as it grows throughout the year. For example, if your grass is 4.5 inches tall, don&#8217;t cut it shorter than 3 inches in a single mowing.<\/p>    <h2 id=\"3-when-to-do-your-last-mow\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">When to Do Your Last Mow<\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Timing your last mow of the season is just as important as choosing the right height. The <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/extension.umn.edu\/lawns-and-landscapes-minnesota\/mowing-practices-healthy-lawns#:~:text=What%20time%20of%20the%20year%20should%20I%20stop%20mowing%3F\">University of Minnesota Extension<\/a> says homeowners should keep mowing grass at the proper height until it stops growing, which typically happens when soil temperatures consistently fall below 50 degrees.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Don&#8217;t have a soil thermometer? As a rule of thumb, soil temperatures are often about 10 degrees cooler than daytime air temperatures, so the forecast can give you a reasonable estimate of when grass growth is slowing down.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cool-season grasses like Kentucky bluegrass, tall fescue, and perennial ryegrass usually slow their growth in late October or November. Warm-season grasses such as Bermudagrass and Zoysiagrass may stop growing earlier, depending on your region.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Watch your lawn&#8217;s growth patterns rather than relying on calendar dates. If your mower is still picking up clippings, the grass is still growing and needs to be mowed.<\/p>    <h2 id=\"4-mowing-heights-by-type-of-grass\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mowing Heights by Type of Grass<\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Follow these proper mowing heights for healthy grass during spring, summer, and fall:<\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Grass species<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Recommended mow height (inches)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Mow when it reaches this height (inches)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/grass-guides\/bahiagrass-lawn-maintenance-guide\/\">Bahiagrass<\/a><\/td><td>3 &#8211; 4<\/td><td>4.5 &#8211; 5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/bermudagrass-guide\/\">Bermudagrass<\/a> (seeded)<\/td><td>1 &#8211; 2<\/td><td>1.5 &#8211; 3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/buffalograss\/\">Buffalograss<\/a><\/td><td>2 &#8211; 3<\/td><td>3 &#8211; 4.5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/centipedegrass-lawn-maintenance-guide\/\">Centipedegrass<\/a><\/td><td>1 &#8211; 2<\/td><td>1.5 &#8211; 3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/fine-fescue\/\">Fine fescues<\/a><\/td><td>2 &#8211; 4<\/td><td>3 &#8211; 5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Hybrid Bermudagrass<\/td><td>0.5 &#8211; 1.5<\/td><td>0.75 &#8211; 2.25<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/kentucky-bluegrass\/\">Kentucky bluegrass<\/a><\/td><td>2 &#8211; 4<\/td><td>3 &#8211; 5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/perennial-ryegrass\/\">Perennial ryegrass<\/a><\/td><td>1.5 &#8211; 3.5<\/td><td>2.25 &#8211; 5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/how-to-care-for-st-augustine-grass\/\">St. Augustinegrass<\/a><\/td><td>3 &#8211; 4<\/td><td>4.5 &#8211; 5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/grass-guides\/tall-fescue-lawn-maintenance-guide\/\">Tall fescue<\/a><\/td><td>2 &#8211; 4<\/td><td>3 &#8211; 5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/zoysiagrass\/\">Zoysiagrass<\/a><\/td><td>1 &#8211; 2.5<\/td><td>1.5 &#8211; 3.75<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>See Related:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/best-height-cut-grass\/\">Best Height to Cut Your Grass<\/a><\/p>    <h3 id=\"5-cool-season-grasses\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cool-Season Grasses<\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/LS-cool-season-growth.jpg\" alt=\"A picture showing growth of cool season grass round the year\" class=\"wp-image-92131\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/LS-cool-season-growth.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/LS-cool-season-growth-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/LS-cool-season-growth-646x363.jpg 646w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/LS-cool-season-growth-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/LS-cool-season-growth-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Infographic by Juan Rodriguez <br><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/karl-danneberger_200x200-low-mow.jpg\" alt=\"Karl Danneberger\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Karl Danneberger Photo Credit: Unknown<\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;With cool-season turf grasses like the bluegrasses, ryegrasses, and tall fescue, I recommend mowing at the same height that has been done through the summer and fall,&#8221; says <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/cfaes.osu.edu\/person\/karl-danneberger\">Karl Danneberger<\/a>, professor in the Department of Horticulture and Crop Science at The Ohio State University.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;The key thing is to keep mowing until you no longer are taking off clippings,&#8221; he says.<\/p>    <h3 id=\"6-warm-season-grasses\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warm-Season Grasses<\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/LS-warm-season-growth-1.jpg\" alt=\"A picture showing growth of warm season grass round the year\" class=\"wp-image-92138\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/LS-warm-season-growth-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/LS-warm-season-growth-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/LS-warm-season-growth-1-646x363.jpg 646w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/LS-warm-season-growth-1-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/LS-warm-season-growth-1-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Infographic by Juan Rodriguez<\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For warm-season grasses such as Zoysiagrass and Bermudagrass, the strategy may vary.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;On warm-season turfgrasses like Bermudagrass, I would begin to raise the mowing height up a little,&#8221; Danneberger says. &#8220;This would be especially important in the more northern region of its adaptation going into fall.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;A slightly higher height of cut will enhance the plant&#8217;s ability to tolerate winter injury a little better. Also, mowing short going into winter may inhibit fall photosynthetic activity.&#8221;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>See Related:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/repair-winter-damage-to-your-lawn\/\">How to Repair Winter&#8217;s Damage to Your Lawn<\/a><\/p>    <h2 id=\"7-how-to-prepare-for-the-last-mow\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Prepare for the Last Mow<\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/rsz_ls-mowing-patterns.jpg\" alt=\"Infographic showing four weekly lawn mowing patterns to reduce soil compaction and encourage stronger, healthier grass growth through alternating directions.\" class=\"wp-image-52796\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/rsz_ls-mowing-patterns.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/rsz_ls-mowing-patterns-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/rsz_ls-mowing-patterns-646x363.jpg 646w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/rsz_ls-mowing-patterns-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/rsz_ls-mowing-patterns-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Infographic by Juan Rodriguez<\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tired of all the minutiae? Keep this in mind: Good lawn care practices matter more than trying to get your grass height within a millimeter of some golf-course ideal.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>That means:<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><p><strong>Keep a mowing frequency<\/strong> that never lets the grass get too tall. You want to hit that balance between encouraging root growth (good) and encouraging weed heads to seed (bad).<\/p><\/li>    <li><p><strong>Leave your grass clippings on the lawn<\/strong> as mulch. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/mulching-vs-bagging-grass-clippings\/\">Mulching beats bagging<\/a> because the cut grass blades return valuable nitrogen to the soil.<\/p><\/li>    <li><p><strong>Vary your mowing pattern.<\/strong> Grass leans in the direction of the lawn mower, so it eventually becomes uneven. Mowing in a different direction also prevents ruts, especially with heavy riding mowers.<\/p><\/li>    <li><p><strong>Sharpen lawn mower blades regularly.<\/strong> Dull blades damage lawn grasses, as they pull and shred rather than cut.<\/p><\/li> <\/ul>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><p><strong>Water infrequently, but deeply<\/strong> to encourage a deep, vigorous root system.<\/p><\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once the grass stops growing, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-equipment\/how-to-winterize-lawn-mower\/\">winterize the lawn mower<\/a> before turning your attention to the leaf blower or snowplow. Your lawn will thank you with spring green.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>See Related:<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/fall-lawn-care-checklist\/\">LawnStarter&#8217;s Fall Lawn Care Checklist<\/a><\/p><\/li>    <li><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-equipment\/how-to-sharpen-lawn-mower-blades\/\">How to Sharpen Lawn Mower Blades<\/a><\/p><\/li> <\/ul>    <h2 id=\"8-faqs\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQs<\/h2>    <div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-17828232260853037\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can You Mow the Lawn in Winter?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">You should <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/mow-lawn-in-winter\/\">avoid mowing your lawn in winter<\/a> because you could damage the dormant grass. If you must mow during winter, do so when the grass is dry and frost is not expected for at least 48 hours.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-17828232260851184\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can It Be Too Wet to Mow the Lawn?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/why-you-shouldnt-mow-wet-grass\/\">cutting wet grass<\/a> can result in ragged edges prone to fungal infections, and roots can be pulled out, leaving bare spots.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>    <h2 id=\"9-go-low-yes-or-no\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Go Low? Yes or No?<\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There was a time when the standard advice was to cut your lawn short for winter. Now, the best advice from most turf experts is to cut it at the same height as always.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But it is your lawn, and you should make the decision. If you would rather have someone else handle the work, <a href=\"https:\/\/signup-web.lawnstarter.com\/cart\/contact-info?intent=mowing\">contact a local LawnStarter pro<\/a> to make the final cut.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Main Image: Grass ruler showing lawn mowing height. Image Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/stock.adobe.com\/images\/measuring-height-of-grass-in-lawn-lawncare-mower-cutting-height-and-healthy-lawn-concept\/774480246\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">JJ Gouin<\/a> \/ Adobe Stock<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Should your last mow of the season be shorter than normal? 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