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Recommended Lawn Mowing Heights by Season

Recommended Lawn Mowing Heights by Season

Who does not want a lush, healthy and vibrant lawn? We all want to have a beautiful lawn…

Aug 14,2019

Who does not want a lush, healthy and vibrant lawn? We all want to have a beautiful lawn that is appealing to the eyes and the feet, but how can we get that? While there are a range of maintenance items necessary for lush grass, we are going to focus on lawn mowing heights. At Sesmas Tree Service in Atlanta, we have years of experience dealing with grass and one thing is for certain: there is no one-size-fits-all solution to this.

Recommended Lawn Mowing Heights by Season

Cut your grass too short and you might have weeds invade the territory while the grass experiences heat damage. Let it grow too long and you might find that insects, snakes, and other critters have made their home there. There are a variety of ideal heights to cut your grass and it depends on the grass type, its health condition, and the season. To begin, lets talk about some of the different types of grass out there.

Grass Type

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Different grass types have specific and unique needs just as we all have different needs. So, before we delve into ideal mowing heights, lets get a quick understanding of the grass types. For the sake of keeping things simple, we will divide grasses into cool season grasses and warm season grasses.

Cool season grasses are generally found in colder climate areas such as the Northeast, Midwest, or Pacific Northwest region of the United States. These include grass types such as bluegrass, perennial ryegrass, or creeping bent grass.

Warm season grasses are, unsurprisingly, found in the warmer Southern and Southwestern areas of the United States. Common grasses in these areas include bermudagrass, centipedegrass, and zoysiagrass.

This is not to say that warm season grasses cannot be found in cooler areas, or vice versa. If you live in the South but want cool season grasses, then you can have that so long as you keep up with the necessary maintenance. Granted, they will grow better in their respective environment.

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3 large Leyland Cypress trees removed near front of our home. Excellent service, professional crew, very competitive pricing for superior work! Rolando provided the initial estimate and the  follow up and was the best in terms of customer relations. I'd both use this company again AND highly recommend them.

Susan Hitchcock

This is the 2nd time we have used Sesmas Tree Service. They are a wonderful company to deal with. They were on time, professional, and very thorough. They cleaned up prior to leaving and went out of their way to protect our plants and landscaping. And they kept to their proposal with no hidden cost or add ons. Definitely a five star experience!

Gene McFadden

Wow!  I deal with tree services in my professional work and I can honestly say Sesmas is by far the most professional, best equipped, efficient, safety conscious, and communicative service I've ever encountered.  Their price was very reasonable and they even went so far as to include additional work without increasing the price.  Call them!  Now! They are very quick to respond.

Scott McLendon

We've used Sesmas several times and have always received excellent service.  Estimates are quick and easy and the crew is efficient and leaves the property clean of debris.  Recently we needed a tree removed next to a heavily landscaped area.  Sebastian went over everything with me in detail and listened to my concerns.  The crew did an excellent job in removing the tree with minimal disturbance to the surrounding area.  We are pleased and will consider them again in the future for pruning and tree removal.

Tonia Griswold

Sesmas Tree Service was amazing! I had two dead trees cut and a lot of trees that were already down on my property removed. Sebastian came out and sent the quote in writing within 24 hours. We were in the process of scheduling the service when a slot opened up sooner snd I was able to go ahead and get the work done. Everything was explained ahead of time for what to expect. The crew was very efficient and professional.  All of the work and cleanup was done in one day. I would recommend Sesmas for your tree cutting/cleanup needs.

LaDora Woods

I hired Sesmas to cut down a very tricky tree that was hanging over my house as well as a few large limbs. They did a great job and had the machinery to get the job done right.

Perry Hartman

Great experience with Sesmas. They were meticulous with my tree removal, safe and efficient. David’s communication throughout the process was much appreciated. Highly recommend!

Lindsay Ellenburg

Great experience with Sesmas Tree Service. The arborist who came out was a Board Certified Master Arborist, and you could immediately tell he knew his stuff. He took the time to explain what needed to be done, gave us clear options, and helped us feel confident from start to finish. The whole process was easy and professional. We’ll definitely use them again.

Ed Martin

Spring Cutting

After dodging the harsh winter, your grass likely suffered some winter burns and other damage, but spring brings life. Cool season grasses should be mowed down to a height of 3 inches while warm season grasses will be brought down to half an inch to 1.5 inches.

Mowing in The Summer

The summertime brings high temperatures and extreme sun exposure that can drain moisture from soil. Therefore, grass heights must go up with the temperature to allow the taller grass to shade the lawns soil. During the summertime, you can allow the grass to grow an extra inch taller. So, cool season grasses can grow to about 3.5 inches while warm season grasses round out at about 2 to 2.5 inches.

Cutting Heights in The Fall

With winter right around the corner and temperatures cooling, you want to get your grass to a medium length not too long and not too short. Strike the right balance by allowing cool season grass to remain around 2.5 inches tall while warm season grasses are between 1.5 and 2 inches.

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If you have any specific questions or concerns, please feel free to call the professionals at Sesmas Tree Service. We are more than happy to send out a certified arborist for assistance. Also consider exploring our website to learn about the services we provide.

 

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