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Do not mow your lawn during night frost. The blades of grass freeze in frost and break off when you mow the lawn.
Mowing the lawn in night frost: what you need to know
A tidy lawn is particularly important for any well-kept garden. Maintaining your lawn in winter will also make gardening easier the following spring. However, when caring for your lawn in winter, especially when mowing, there are a few important tips to bear in mind.
- Mowing your lawn during a period of frost can have serious consequences for your lawn. The frosty temperatures cause the individual blades of grass to become brittle and break off more quickly. If you mow the lawn despite the freezing temperatures, this will result in brown patches and other serious damage to the lawn.
- If you pay attention to the temperature of the soil, you can also mow the lawn during the winter months in individual cases. However, the temperature should be at least 3 °C throughout and for several days.
- Do not cut your lawn during the cold season so that the lawn can recover extensively during these months.
If you still want to mow your lawn, you should check the soil beforehand. If it is dry, you will achieve a good result.
How to properly care for your lawn in winter
Enjoy a healthy lawn if you look after your lawn properly in winter. However, proper lawn care is not just about mowing the lawn. There are also many other tips and tricks you can use to care for your lawn during the cold winter months.
- Trim your lawn to a length of around 5 cm for the winter. This length ensures that the blades of grass remain well protected during the winter and are not compressed by a thick layer of snow.
- Let your lawn go dormant over the winter months. Do not walk on the lawn when the blades of grass are covered in snow or frost. This will prevent the blades of grass from being damaged.
