{"id":509,"date":"2018-02-13T15:47:58","date_gmt":"2018-02-13T15:47:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lawnlove.wpengine.com\/?p=509"},"modified":"2025-03-26T17:29:57","modified_gmt":"2025-03-26T17:29:57","slug":"how-short-to-cut-grass","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/how-short-to-cut-grass\/","title":{"rendered":"How Short Can You Cut Your Grass?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want to know how short you can cut your grass, a general approach is to cut cool-season grasses 3 to 3.5 inches short and warm-season grasses 2 to 3 inches short. This keeps a neat, healthy lawn for most turf types.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, the best mowing height depends on the grass species and cultivar (especially for summer grasses), the lawn\u2019s health, season and personal preference. We cover all these factors in our guide.<\/p>   <div class=\"wp-block-ub-table-of-contents-block ub_table-of-contents\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-fba895ed-9911-4037-858e-dc890d9c8804\" 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, we\u2019ll cover:<\/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:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/how-short-to-cut-grass\/#0-how-short-can-you-cut-cool-season-grasses\" style=\"\">How short can you cut cool-season grasses?<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/how-short-to-cut-grass\/#2-how-short-can-you-cut-warm-season-grasses\" style=\"\">How short can you cut warm-season grasses?<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/how-short-to-cut-grass\/#4-experts-say-to-mow-the-lawn-tall\" style=\"\">Experts say to mow the lawn tall<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/how-short-to-cut-grass\/#5-what-determines-the-mowing-height\" style=\"\">What determines the mowing height<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/how-short-to-cut-grass\/#6-how-short-to-mow-each-season\" style=\"\">How short to mow each season<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/how-short-to-cut-grass\/#10-faq-on-how-short-to-cut-your-grass\" style=\"\">FAQ <\/a><\/li><\/ul> \t\t\t<\/div> \t\t<\/div><\/div>   <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"0-how-short-can-you-cut-cool-season-grasses\"><span id=\"how-short-can-you-cut-cool-season-grasses\">How short can you cut cool-season grasses?<\/span><\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A 3 to 3.5-inch mowing height is best to keep your cool-season lawn healthy while still looking neat.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">David Smitley, professor emeritus at the Michigan State University Department of Entomology, recommends using the taller mower setting.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe top setting for most mowers gives a cutting height between 3.25 and 4 inches. This is best for your lawn, but at a setting of 4 inches, you may sometimes see some \u2018laying-over\u2019 of turf blades that some people find undesirable. For this reason, some people prefer to mow at 3 or 3.5 inches.\u201d Dr. Smitley says.<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-cool-season-grass-cutting-height-chart\"><span id=\"cool-season-grass-cutting-height-chart\">Cool-season grass cutting height chart<\/span><\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Below are the standard cutting heights recommended for common cool-season grasses. Aim to mow 3 to 3.5 inches tall, near each turf type\u2019s maximum recommended mowing height. The low end of the interval is the shortest you can mow without risking damaging the grass.<\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Name<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Standard Cutting Height for Home Lawns<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/fine-fescue-guide\/\">Fine fescue<\/a><\/td><td>2 &#8211; 3.5 inches<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/ipm.missouri.edu\/meg\/2010\/4\/Proper-Mowing-Practices-for-Your-Lawn\/#pubs:~:text=Kentucky%20bluegrass%20lawns%20%E2%80%93%20mow%202.5%20to%203.5%20inches.\">Kentucky bluegrass<\/a><\/td><td>2 &#8211; 3.5 inches<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/simpson.ca.uky.edu\/files\/mowing_your_ky_lawn.pdf#page=2\">Perennial ryegrass<\/a><\/td><td>2 &#8211; 3.5 inches<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/tall-fescue-guide\/\">Tall fescue<\/a><\/td><td>2.5 &#8211; 4 inches<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Data source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.extension.purdue.edu\/extmedia\/ay\/ay-8-w.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Purdue University<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mow the turf before it reaches 4.5 inches tall to keep it at 3 inches. For a 3.5-inch cut, don\u2019t let it grow over 5.25 inches. This way, you keep <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/one-third-rule-of-mowing\/\">the one-third rule<\/a> (you\u2019ll only cut a maximum of 30% of the blade length) and avoid <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/what-is-lawn-scalping\/\">scalping the lawn<\/a>.<\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/rsz_1lawnlove-one-third-rule-illustration.png\" alt=\"illustration explaining the one-third rule for mowing grass\" class=\"wp-image-5960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/rsz_1lawnlove-one-third-rule-illustration.png 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/rsz_1lawnlove-one-third-rule-illustration-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/rsz_1lawnlove-one-third-rule-illustration-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/rsz_1lawnlove-one-third-rule-illustration-610x343.png 610w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/rsz_1lawnlove-one-third-rule-illustration-390x219.png 390w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Infographic by Juan Rodriguez <\/figcaption><\/figure>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-how-short-can-you-cut-warm-season-grasses\"><span id=\"how-short-can-you-cut-warm-season-grasses\">How short can you cut warm-season grasses?<\/span><\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The general recommendation is to mow warm-season grasses 2 to 3 inches tall. However, it is important to know your grass-type requirements since it\u2019s quite a diverse group. For example, Bermuda does well at 1.5 inches, while some St. Augustine varieties should never be cut lower than 3 inches.<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-warm-season-grasses-cutting-height-chart\"><span id=\"warm-season-grasses-cutting-height-chart\">Warm-season grasses cutting height chart<\/span><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Grass type<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Optimal Mowing height<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/bahiagrass-guide\">Bahiagrass<\/a><\/td><td>3.0 &#8211; 4.0 inches<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/bermudagrass-guide\/\">Bermudagrass<\/a><\/td><td>0.5 &#8211; 1.5 inches<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/buffalograss-guide\/\">Buffalograss<\/a><\/td><td>2.0 &#8211; 4.0 inches<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/carpetgrass-guide\/\">Carpetgrass<\/a><\/td><td>1.5 &#8211; 2.0 inches<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/centipedegrass-guide\/\">Centipedegrass<\/a><\/td><td>1.5 &#8211; 2.0 inches<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/st-augustinegrass-guide\/\">St. Augustinegrass<\/a><\/td><td>2.5 &#8211; 4.0 inches<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/zoysiagrass-guide\/\">Zoysiagrass<\/a><\/td><td>1.0 &#8211; 3.0 inches<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Data source: <a href=\"https:\/\/gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu\/lawns\/maintenance-and-care\/mowing-your-florida-lawn\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IFAS Extension University of Florida<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-experts-say-to-mow-the-lawn-tall\"><span id=\"experts-say-to-mow-the-lawn-tall\">Experts say to mow the lawn tall<\/span><\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/aggieturf.tamu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/ESC052-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Texas A&amp;M AgriLife Extension<\/a>, the best approach is to keep the lawn close to the highest recommended mowing height for the specific grass species and cultivar. Taller grass comes with valuable benefits:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>More blade surface for photosynthesis<\/li>    <li>Deeper, more robust root systems that can better handle heat, drought and root pests like grubs<\/li>    <li>Shades the soil, keeping it cool and moist<\/li>    <li>Keeps weed seeds from germinating and weed sprinklings from growing.<\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Can you mow shorter than that? You can, and many homeowners do, but ensure you do it for the right reasons and at the right time.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Good reasons to cut grass shorter:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>To prevent mold<\/li>    <li>To overseed the lawn<\/li>    <li>To cut off damaged blade tops<\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Good times to cut grass shorter:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>During the growing season<\/li>    <li>When the weather supports healthy growth and doesn&#8217;t stress the lawn<\/li>    <li>When weeds are under control<\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Here are some related articles on mowing:<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/how-to-mow-your-overgrown-lawn\/\">&#8220;How to Mow Your Overgrown Lawn&#8221;<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/really-mow-lawn\/\">&#8220;Do You Really Have to Mow Your Lawn?&#8221;<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/lawn-mowing-cost\/\">&#8220;How Much Does Lawn Mowing Cost in 2024?&#8221;<\/a><\/li> <\/ul>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-what-determines-the-mowing-height\"><span id=\"what-determines-the-mowing-height\">What determines the mowing height<\/span><\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"521\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/lawn-mower-g5246f6973_1920-1.jpg\" alt=\"mower mowing a lawn\" class=\"wp-image-13328\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/lawn-mower-g5246f6973_1920-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/lawn-mower-g5246f6973_1920-1-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/lawn-mower-g5246f6973_1920-1-768x500.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/lawn-mower-g5246f6973_1920-1-610x397.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/de\/photos\/rasenm%c3%a4her-gras-schneiden-938555\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pixabay<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu\/lawns\/maintenance-and-care\/mowing-your-florida-lawn\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Experts at the University of Florida<\/a> explain that mowing height is determined by the leaf width and the growing habit of each turfgrass species:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Low-growing grasses that spread horizontally (Bermuda, Zoysia) can be mowed shorter than bunch-type species that grow upright (tall fescue, perennial ryegrass, Bahia)<\/li>    <li>Turfgrasses with narrower blades (Bermuda) can be mowed closer to the soil than grasses with wider blades (St. Augustine).<\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.k-state.edu\/turf\/resources\/lawn-problem-solver\/maintenance\/mowing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kansas State University<\/a>, grass health and environmental factors also count:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>If the grass is healthy and actively growing, you can cut it shorter at the lowest recommended level.<\/li>    <li>You should raise the height to a higher level when the grass is stressed by drought, heat, shade, cold, disease, insects, or traffic.<\/li> <\/ul>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-how-short-to-mow-each-season\"><span id=\"how-short-to-mow-each-season\">How short to mow each season<\/span><\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/mowing-grass.jpeg\" alt=\"Lawn mower cutting green grass in backyard, mowing lawn \" class=\"wp-image-23022\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/mowing-grass.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/mowing-grass-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/mowing-grass-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/mowing-grass-610x406.jpeg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/stock.adobe.com\/images\/lawn-mower-cutting-green-grass-in-backyard-mowing-lawn\/485141410\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mariusz Blach<\/a> | Adobe Stock | <a href=\"https:\/\/stock.adobe.com\/jo\/license-terms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">License<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you hit a soft spot where your lawn is thriving through the year without you making any changes in mowing height, keep it up and don\u2019t change a thing. This often happens in states with milder summers and winters, with less snow.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re still struggling to keep the lawn healthy and testing trimming heights, here are a few tips that can help.<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7-mowing-height-during-spring-\"><span id=\"mowing-height-during-spring\">Mowing height during spring&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During spring cool-season grasses are actively growing. Keep the lawn 3 to 3.5 tall or cut it a bit short if you want. However, don\u2019t go below 2 inches. <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/signs-cutting-grass-too-short\/\">Short grass<\/a> has shallow roots and less surface for photosynthesis, making grass weaker, thinner and less resilient to pests, drought and diseases.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For warm-season grasses, the <a href=\"https:\/\/ipm.missouri.edu\/meg\/2010\/4\/Proper-Mowing-Practices-for-Your-Lawn\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">University of Missouri <\/a>recommends mowing at 1.5 to 2 inches right before green-up to increase the green-up rate, remove dead leaves, and reduce thatch.&nbsp;<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"8-mowing-height-during-summer\"><span id=\"mowing-height-during-summer\">Mowing height during summer<\/span><\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can keep the warm-season lawn at 2 to 3 inches or mow a bit lower. <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.okstate.edu\/programs\/gardening\/grow-gardening-columns\/grow-columns-2022\/june-12-2022-mow-at-the-right-height.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Experts at Oklahoma State University<\/a> say a shorter cut makes for a more attractive, \u201ctight\u201d look since,<strong> <\/strong>during the growing season<strong> <\/strong>summer species respond by lateral spreading and improving density.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, as soon as a heat wave and the drought season approaches, increase the mowing height to improve stress resistance.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keep cool-season grasses 3 to 3.5 inches tall (you can even mow at 4 inches) during summer. Winter grasses are more vulnerable to heat, and tall mowing helps them grow deeper roots and better tolerate high temperatures and drought.<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"9-mowing-height-during-fall\"><span id=\"mowing-height-during-fall\">Mowing height during fall<\/span><\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As you prepare for <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/last-mow-of-the-season\/\">the last mow of the season<\/a>, gradually increase the mowing height for warm-season grasses. Aim to reach a 2 to 2.5-inch <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/how-short-to-cut-grass-before-winter\/\">mowing height before winter<\/a> and dormancy. Warm-season grasses are more sensitive to cold and a taller canopy protects the roots better from winter temperatures.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To prepare a cool-season lawn for winter, gradually decrease the mowing height to reach 2 to 2.5 inches by the time of the first frost. In the northern states, winter is moist and snowy and tall grass is more exposed to <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/how-to-get-rid-of-gray-snow-mold\/\">snow mold<\/a> and other fungal diseases.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Here are some related articles:<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/lawn-care-calendar-cool-season-grass\/\">&#8220;Lawn Care Calendar for Cool-Season Grass&#8221;<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/lawn-care-calendar-warm-season-grass\/\">&#8220;Lawn Care Calendar for Warm-Season Grass&#8221;<\/a><\/li> <\/ul>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"10-faq-on-how-short-to-cut-your-grass\"><span id=\"faq-on-how-short-to-cut-your-grass\">FAQ on how short to cut your grass<\/span><\/h2>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"11-how-short-should-you-cut-new-grass\"><span id=\"how-short-should-you-cut-new-grass\">How short should you cut new grass?<\/span><\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let new grass grow \u2153 higher than the regular mowing height for your grass species. Then, mow at the standard mowing height.<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"12-how-do-you-mow-the-lawn-correctly\"><span id=\"how-do-you-mow-the-lawn-correctly\">How do you mow the lawn correctly?<\/span><\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/how-to-mow-lawn\/\">mow the lawn correctly<\/a>, follow these rules:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/why-not-to-mow-wet-grass\/\">Don\u2019t mow wet grass<\/a>.<\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/how-to-sharpen-lawn-mower-blades\/\">Keep the blades sharp<\/a>.<\/li>    <li>Alternate the mowing pattern.<\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/the-best-time-to-cut-grass\/\">Mow early morning or mid-afternoon.<\/a><\/li>    <li>Only mow during the growing season.<\/li> <\/ul>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"13-how-much-does-lawn-mowing-cost\"><span id=\"how-much-does-lawn-mowing-cost\">How much does lawn mowing cost?<\/span><\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Professional <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/lawn-mowing-cost\/\">lawn mowing costs<\/a> $35 to $100 per visit, depending on the lawn\u2019s size and how tall the grass is.<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"14-get-the-perfect-cut-with-lawn-care-professionals\"><span id=\"get-the-perfect-cut-with-lawn-care-professionals\">Get the perfect cut with lawn care professionals<\/span><\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Leave it to our lawn care pros to mow the lawn at the perfect height every time. <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/lawn-mowing\">Find a lawn care company near you<\/a> with Lawn Love and enjoy perfectly cut grass year-round!<\/p>   <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle wp-block-ub-content-toggle-block\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-block-96fc4a7f-603e-4490-94a5-96cfe34a0652\" data-mobilecollapse=\"false\" data-desktopcollapse=\"true\" data-preventcollapse=\"false\" data-showonlyone=\"true\"> <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f1f1f1; border-top-left-radius: 8px; border-top-right-radius: 8px; border-bottom-left-radius: 8px; border-bottom-right-radius: 8px; \" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-8583b6e5-f414-4512-aaeb-b107a951d3d0\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-96fc4a7f-603e-4490-94a5-96cfe34a0652\" tabindex=\"0\"> \t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-96fc4a7f-603e-4490-94a5-96cfe34a0652\" style=\"color: #000000; \"><strong>Sources:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p> \t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/div> \t\t<\/div> \t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-96fc4a7f-603e-4490-94a5-96cfe34a0652\">  <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Smitley, D. (2023, December 21). Raise the Mowing Height for Weed and Grub Defense. Michigan State University. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canr.msu.edu\/resources\/mow_high_for_weed_and_grub_control\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.canr.msu.edu\/resources\/mow_high_for_weed_and_grub_control<\/a><\/li>    <li>Reicher, Z., Patton, A., Bigelow, C., Voigt, T. (2006). Mowing, Dethatching, Aerifying Mowing, Dethatching, Aerifying and Rolling Turf and Rolling Turf. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.extension.purdue.edu\/extmedia\/ay\/ay-8-w.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.extension.purdue.edu\/extmedia\/ay\/ay-8-w.pdf<\/a><\/li>    <li>Walton, R. (2023, May 15). Basic Lawn Care Tips. Georgia Tech. <a href=\"https:\/\/news.gatech.edu\/features\/2023\/04\/tech-lawn-and-garden-basic-lawn-care-tips\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/news.gatech.edu\/features\/2023\/04\/tech-lawn-and-garden-basic-lawn-care-tips<\/a>.<\/li>    <li>Oklahoma State University Extension (2022, June 12). Mow At The Right Height to Maintain Turf. <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.okstate.edu\/programs\/gardening\/grow-gardening-columns\/grow-columns-2022\/june-12-2022-mow-at-the-right-height.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/extension.okstate.edu\/programs\/gardening\/grow-gardening-columns\/grow-columns-2022\/june-12-2022-mow-at-the-right-height.html<\/a><\/li>    <li>Trenholm, L.E., Unruh, J.B., Cisar, J.L. (2001). Mowing Your Florida Lawn. <a href=\"https:\/\/gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu\/lawns\/maintenance-and-care\/mowing-your-florida-lawn\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu\/lawns\/maintenance-and-care\/mowing-your-florida-lawn\/<\/a><\/li>    <li>Kansas State University (n.d.). Mowing. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.k-state.edu\/turf\/resources\/lawn-problem-solver\/maintenance\/mowing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.k-state.edu\/turf\/resources\/lawn-problem-solver\/maintenance\/mowing\/<\/a><\/li>    <li>Grubbs, B. (2019, May). Mowing Recommendations for Warm-Season Turfgrasses. Texas A&amp;M AgriLife Extension Service. https:\/\/aggieturf.tamu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/ESC052-1.pdf<\/li> <\/ul>  <\/div> \t\t<\/div> <\/div>   <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Main Image Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/stock.adobe.com\/images\/man-cutting-grass-with-gasoline-lawn-mower-on-the-backyard-cropped-image-with-no-face\/290201183?asset_id=290201183\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">rh2010<\/a> | Adobe Stock Free | <a href=\"https:\/\/stock.adobe.com\/jo\/license-terms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">License<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mow cool-season grasses 3 to 3.5 inches short and warm-season grasses 2 to 3 inches short.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":67,"featured_media":29014,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","fifu_image_url":"","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[126],"tags":[147],"class_list":["post-509","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-lawn-care-tips","tag-lawn-care"],"acf":[],"featured_image_src":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/cutting-grass.jpeg","author_info":{"display_name":"Sinziana Spiridon","author_link":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/author\/sinziana-spiridon\/"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/509","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/67"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=509"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/509\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/29014"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=509"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=509"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=509"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}