Question 1

What height should the first mow of the spring be?

Accepted Answer

The first mow should be ½” shorter than than the usual mowing height to remove dormant grass and encourage the lawn to “wake up”.

Question 2

What height should cool grasses be cut at for maintenance?

Accepted Answer

Ohio grasses such as Kentucky Blue Grass (KGB), rye, and fescue should be mowed at 2.5-4” in height.  This reduces lawn stress, diseases, and reduces weed growth.  Only remove 1/3 of the grass blade height per mowing to reduce stress and disease.

Question 3

What height should cool grasses be cut at for winter?

Accepted Answer

To prevent winter diseases like snow mold, grass should be cut to 2” in height max.

FORTE

LAWNCARE