Lawn Mowing Calendar
Even in winter your lawn can be stunning
The gardening calendar is not the same in Aberdeen as it is in York and it’s different again in Brighton. I’m used to the climate in Yorkshire so here is the Lawnsmith ‘Yorkshire Mowing Calendar’. If you are in Aberdeen you’ll be running a week or two behind in the spring and a week or two ahead in autumn. The reverse will be true for those basking in Brighton!
March Growth will be starting so a high cut on preferably dry grass if needed
April Fortnightly lawn mowing starts as temperature and growth increases
May & June Mow frequently during this time; weekly if possible. You can also lower the cut
July & August If dry, growth will slow but do mow at least every two weeks
If hot and dry: as above but raise the mowing height
If moisture levels are good mow as for May & June
September The autumn rains make the end of August and September a good growing time so mow frequently. You can also lower the cut if you raised it for the summer
October Mowing will all but finish so raise the cut to winter height
November More than likely the last regular cut of the year. If you have a rotary mower use it on a dry lawn to suck up autumn leaves
Winter A light high cut (topping) at anytime to keep the lawn looking smart is in order. There is no reason to have a ‘scruffy’ looking lawn for one third of the year. The soil should be on the firm side (not soft) and squeegee (see Mowing Wet or Long Grass) the grass if it is wet. Be careful with turns at this time of the year as this can damage the grass.
