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<\/a>As a very<\/em> general rule, you should mow your lawn once every 3-14 days<\/em><\/strong>. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n That\u2019s narrowed it down slightly – and it means you shouldn\u2019t leave longer than two weeks between mows, in most circumstances. However, a large number of factors contribute to whether you\u2019re mowing closer to the three-day or fourteen-day mark. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This is arguably a more important question than asking how often you should mow the lawn. Incorrect mowing height is a key factor in determining if your lawn looks good or not. <\/p>\n\n\n\n With that in mind, you should aim to mow your lawn to around 2 to 3 inches in height<\/em><\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Every lawn mower will have a cutting setting that tells you how low or high it cuts the grass. Read the manual to see which setting relates to this specific height – or gets you as close to it as possible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Once you\u2019ve achieved this height, you should only ever remove one-third of grass height<\/em><\/strong> with every subsequent mow. That\u2019s kind of why the 3-14 days frequency is recommended; most grass will grow an inch or two in that timeframe, meaning cutting one-third of it always brings you back to the 2\/3-inch mark. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Did you know that different types of mowers will change how frequently you cut the grass in your garden? We typically see three main mower types: <\/p>\n\n\n\n The majority of lawnmowers are rotary. This type of mower uses sharp blades that rotate under the mower and spin at high speeds. It\u2019s not the most precise<\/em> way to mow the lawn, but it is more efficient and cuts longer grass blades better. You\u2019ll find electric or petrol-powered rotary mowers, as well as plenty of ride-on options. Due to the high-speed cutting mechanism, rotary mowers<\/em><\/strong> can be used every 7 to 10 days<\/em><\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Cylindrical mowers are your more \u201cclassic\u201d lawnmowers. They often come in manual versions, meaning you push them without anything else powering the blades. These mowers have fixed blades at the base that rotate in a reel. As such, they\u2019re only really useful for cutting short grass – and you should use a cylindrical mower every 3-5 days<\/em><\/strong> <\/strong>because they can\u2019t always cut low enough to remove a third of your grass. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Finally, a robot lawn mower<\/a> is the most recent innovation in the lawn care world. It uses unique technology to mow your lawn while you do something else. The size of robot lawnmowers means they\u2019re designed to \u201ctrim\u201d your lawn rather than cut it as short as you\u2019d normally hope. As a result, experts suggest you send your robot lawn mower<\/strong> out to cut the grass every day or two<\/em><\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n You\u2019ve just seen how the type of mower changes how often you should cut your lawn, but what about the weather? <\/p>\n\n\n\n This catches a lot of people out, so let\u2019s break it down for you based on the seasons: <\/p>\n\n\n\nHow Low Should You Mow The Lawn?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a>How Mower Type Impacts The Cutting Frequency<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a>How The Weather Affects Lawn Mowing Frequency<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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We recommend not mowing at all in winter<\/em><\/strong> unless there are some random warm spells. If you live in an unseasonably warm climate, then every 6 weeks will still suffice.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n