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November grass cutting?

(33 Posts)
tanith Mon 25-Nov-24 09:17:58

My grass is so long and I normally don’t cut it this late but it really needs it. It’s pretty wet and I’m not sure wether to try and cut it. Would you?

tanith Tue 26-Nov-24 22:08:12

I’d been cutting it every week then in October maybe 10 days apart it looked fine two weeks ago but in the last 10 days it’s just gone mad with the warm weather and rain. I’ve still not mowed as it’s just too wet.

Abitbarmy Tue 26-Nov-24 22:21:59

I would just strim the edges and sweep the worm casts with a stiff brush. It will look much tidier but without too much hassle.

Madmeg Wed 27-Nov-24 01:29:03

It needs to be fairly dry or will just make a mess. It also needs to be done when frosty weather is unlikely for a couple of weeks or the roots will not survive. It also needs to be cut on a higher level than usual. With all this wet weather the biggest issue is the amount of moss that is already there cos it will be much worse by Spring.

henetha Wed 27-Nov-24 10:35:20

Thanks, Ilovedogs22. It's true, somebody once told me that grass should not be cut too short for the winter as it is more likely to be damaged by frost.
Also, after paying all summer to have it cut, it's quite nice when the payments can stop for the winter months. grin

keepingquiet Wed 27-Nov-24 10:38:31

I understand grass grows in temperatures above 11 degrees. So due to a warm Autumn it has still been growing until the past week or so.

My son is still cutting people's lawns.

Tiley Fri 29-Nov-24 09:44:37

We cut our lawns all year long unless it is particularly wet. We are luck that we have well draining soil. Sometimes we wait until the afternoon to mow once it has dried a little.

Ilovedogs22 Thu 05-Dec-24 16:49:06

Abitbarmy

I would just strim the edges and sweep the worm casts with a stiff brush. It will look much tidier but without too much hassle.

I have to disagree with you Abitbarmy (Fabulous.😎 name! by the way!). Please don't strim this time of year, particularly around piles of leaves or under hedges because many creatures are starting
to hibernate now & they mustn't be disturbed or worst of all mamed or killed! Please be careful, tidyness isn't everything. 🤔