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Should You Cut Your Grass Short Before The First Frost?

I find lawn mowing just a necessary evil and prefer to turn my attention to other parts of the garden. So, if you pass my home on a cool October day, you may see my happy dance as I mow my lawn for ...
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Should You Cut Your Grass Short Before Winter? An Expert Answers

If you're up on the latest lawn care advice, you know that most experts recommend mowing your lawn higher—less buzz cut, more pompadour—to keep your grass and its ecosystem healthiest. Generally ...
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Should You Cut Your Lawn Short Before Winter? When It Helps, and When It Hurts

Mow your lawn through fall but stop once the grass goes dormant. Cool season grasses should be around 2.5 to 3 inches tall during the fall. Allowing grass to stay too tall before a frost can lead to ...
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Should You Cut Back Ornamental Grasses Before Winter? When to Trim, and When to Skip It

Cutting back ornamental grasses helps make way for new growth in spring. Cut dormant grasses before winter if you live in a fire-prone area or to prevent self-seeding. Leave grasses standing for ...