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It depends on where you live and what type of grass you have, but usually your last mowing before winter should be much shorter than previous mowings. For example, if you live in Ohio and have a Kentucky Bluegrass lawn, your last mowing of the season should be around 1 1/2 inches. Cutting it short reduces the chance of snow mold developing on the lawn over the winter months.
To maintain a healthy lawn, you should cut your grass to a height of about 2.5 to 3 inches.
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Yes, scalping your lawn helps prevent thatch build up and it does promote quicker spring green-up. It is recommended to scalp your lawn to 1".
The best way to prepare your lawn for winter is to adjust your watering schedule, and remulch as much as necessary.
Lawn furniture should hold up for several years without storing it. But, if you want it to last even longer then you should keep it inside in the winter.
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To set the height of a lawn mower, adjust the cutting deck to the desired height using the height adjustment lever or knob located on the mower. This will determine how high or low the grass will be cut.
In the spring, the recommended mowing height for Tall fescue grass would be 2 inches. In the summer raise your mower blade so that the height of the grass is 3 inches. You last mowing of the season before the lawn goes dormant should be low (2 inches).
To adjust the height of a lawn mower, locate the adjustment lever or knob near the wheels. Turn the lever or knob to raise or lower the cutting height according to your preference.
Fertilizer and pre-emergence weed killers should both be applied in the late summer and fall. Fall is also a great time to dethatch and overseed to get your lawn in shape for next spring.
It is typical to stop cuttong your lawn in October depe ding on where you live. Once the lawn stops growing and dies for the season you can pack your mower away.