Mow Height

[spierceisu]

I have been mowing my lawn at 2 1/2" so far this year. I know when it gets hotter I should change to longer (like 3") Should I be cutting mine higher yet, or does it matter at this point?

 

[NWICY]

I have been mowing my lawn at 2 1/2" so far this year. I know when it gets hotter I should change to longer (like 3") Should I be cutting mine higher yet, or does it matter at this point?

@nocsious3 your being paged.

 

[Acylum]

I generally mow at the highest setting but especially as it gets hotter and drier.
(In NC Iowa btw)

 

[BoxsterCy]

I always set mine well below the shoulder height of a tiger for summer. Don't want to provide any cover for them stalking me.

 

[BCClone]

Manscaping at 2.5 inches seems rather long.

 

[jmb]

I always set mine well below the shoulder height of a tiger for summer. Don't want to provide any cover for them stalking me.

I found this very funny.

 

[Rural]

I’ve been mowing at 3 and mowing more often (for me).

 

[Cyclonepride]

I have short dogs that treat the yard like lava if it's over 3" in height

 

[jdoggivjc]

I pretty much have to mow my yard at max height regardless of the circumstances. With how unlevel the ground on my property is, if I cut lower than the second-highest setting I start scalping my lawn in places.

 

[BirdOfWar]

I have been mowing my lawn at 2 1/2" so far this year. I know when it gets hotter I should change to longer (like 3") Should I be cutting mine higher yet, or does it matter at this point?

I think they recommend 3" to 3.5" for bluegrass in the summer. 2.5" to 3" is the spring/fall height.

 

[Nader_uggghhh]

I mow at around 3.5-4" but I have a fescue yard. Also have a neighbor that doesn't spray for weeds so the extra length helps deal with that a bit.

 

[isufbcurt]

i mow it as short as I possibly can because I want to mow as little as possible. I am not someone who cares about their lawn.

 

[BigJCy]

I usually do 3" in the Spring & Fall and then 3.5" in the Summer. I have Bluegrass.

 

[2020cy]

3” is perfect. Just ask my wife. (She does the lawn care, what were you thinking?)

 

[coolerifyoudid]

I mow my lawn once or twice a week so it doesn't look like crap. That's the extent of my lawn-care proficiency.

 

[NickTheGreat]

I do 3.5"

Longer is better

 

[GMackey32]

I keep my yard at 3” in the spring/fall and 3.5” in the summer. Previous house owner didn’t take care of the yard so I’ve been trying to get the yard more full by leaving it long. Typically now once a week, mulch it, and leave the clippings.

 

[JM4CY]

You guys must have fancy mowers. I have no idea what height it is but my four tires are set two metal clicks from highest setting.

 

[JM4CY]

Manscaping at 2.5 inches seems rather long.

Shorter bushes make the tree look taller.

 

[AgronAlum]

You guys must have fancy mowers. I have no idea what height it is but my four tires are set two metal clicks from highest setting.

Three clicks from the top if the grass looks really good. Two clicks from the top if it’s getting burned in the heat.