When to stop

It is a common misconception that grass stops growing during winter. Really, it only slows down considerably and therefore there is no need to mow it. Grass begins growing at temperatures of 10 degrees and above, so if the day and night time temperatures in your area are dropping below this – it may be time to put away the mower! In most parts of the UK this means mid-October onwards, but in southern parts this could be early to mid November. By consulting a two week forecast, you should be able to forward plan your last mow by paying special attention to temperatures dropping below 10 degrees. You may also want to look out for frost, and plan to mow on a dry day.

The last mow

For the last mow of the season you should raise your lawnmower to the highest setting. Before mowing, make sure to remove any leaves from your lawn so they don’t clog up your mower, and only mow when the weather is dry and there is no frost or morning dew.

After mowing make sure to remove any clippings as leaving these on your lawn can cause disease to form.

With your last mow complete, now is a good time to get your lawn mower serviced. This means your blades will be sharp when spring returns, ready for the first spring mow!

For more mowing tips,follow our guide.