It might seem like an easy question but how often should you mow your lawn and how low should you cut it? These can be the difference between having a brown backyard or thick luscious turf.
Your turf is in and starting to get long, how do you know it’s time to start mowing? When you initially lay turf you will need to wait a little longer before your first mow. It is best to wait 6-8 weeks. This enables the root system to become established and hold the grass down so the turf doesn’t move and lift when mowed. However, after the initial mow you will want to mow more frequently. Depending on climate and seasonal factors, roughly every 4 weeks is a good time between mows. During the wet season or when growth can occur faster you may want to mow your grass every 1-2 weeks. This will help with keeping a good height without having to cut it back to far. During the dry or cooler seasons you may only need to to mow every 4-6 weeks as the grass growth will become more stagnant.
How low should I cut my grass?
The ideal length to mow your grass is just above the brown/yellow root. This will assist in maintaining the beautiful green colour of your lawn and keeping it healthy. If you cut it too low you will scalp the grass and may affect its regrowth. You lawn will also look brown and unappealing. If on the other hand if you cut it too high the grass can become high and spongy unless you are mowing it every week.
