In spring, the grass is a teenage athlete—it grows fast and furious. You’ll probably need to cut every five to seven days. No big deal, just plan your weekends around it. Or hire a neighborhood kid. (Bonus points if you pay them in pizza.)
Fall? That’s the sweet spot. Cooler temps, slower growth. You can stretch it to every ten days. But don’t slack off completely, because leaves. Oh, the leaves. They’ll bury your grass like a fluffy, crunchy blanket.
Winter? Stop. Put the mower away. The grass is asleep. Let it rest. If you cut it when it’s dormant, you’re basically yelling at it while it’s trying to nap. Not cool.
The “Early Bird” Myth
Look, I love the idea of a crisp, dewy morning. But here’s a hard truth: dew is wet grass’s evil twin. Even if it didn’t rain overnight, morning dew makes blades heavy and sticky. Your mower will hate it, and the cuts will be ragged. Wait until the sun burns it off.
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Evening is better, but don’t mow right before dark. Freshly cut grass is delicate, and if it doesn’t get a few hours of light to heal, it’s more prone to disease. Yes, grass gets diseases. It’s dramatic like that.
