Routine lawn mowing is crucial for the health and appearance of your turf, but it should not be done carelessly. How often you mow your lawn depends on the season and your grass. Indiana has cool-season lawns that grow rapidly in the spring and fall, and mowing should be done once a week to keep up with its fast growth. Meanwhile, your grass slows down during the summer and bi-weekly mowing will do the job of maintaining your lawn's aesthetics and sustaining its health. Whether you are mowing weekly or bi-weekly, you should never cut more than 1/3 off the top of the blade at one time to ensure you don't harm your grass. Keep reading to learn more about the correct frequency of mowing your cool-season grass in Indiana.

Mow Your Cool-Season Grass Once a Week in the Spring & Fall

Our lawn maintenance specialist mowing a lawn by a home in Carmel, IN.

Indiana is home to gorgeous cool-season lawns that thrive during the cooler months of the spring and fall. This means your grass is growing tall faster than any other season. Mowing your lawn once a week keeps it at its optimal length and maintains its neat and fresh look.

Additionally, retaining a rigorous mowing schedule in the spring helps prepare your turf for the summer heat. Lawns with ideal height in the spring can absorb and maximize available nutrients that improve the turf's overall vigor, putting your cool-season turf in the best position to survive the summer stress.

The last mow of the season in late fall is crucial to help your lawn withstand the winter season.

Switch to Bi-Weekly Lawn Mowing During Summer When Grass Growth Slows

The summer season is stressful for cool-season lawns in Indiana, which is why it's best to take extra precautions when mowing your lawn. During this season, grass growth slows down. This means you won't be dealing with grass that quickly gets tall, and you can get away with bi-weekly lawn mowing. By only cutting your lawn every other week, it will be able to grow a little longer to provide much-needed shade for the ground and roots below.

Reducing the mowing height in the summer is also beneficial to help your lawn develop deeper and stronger roots. When your grass has robust roots, it can absorb and retain more water and nutrients to help your lawn push through the summer heat.

The general rule of thumb is to mow only 1/3 off the top of the grass blade.

Freshly mowed lawn in front of a home in Fishers, IN.

The general rule of thumb when mowing your lawn is to never cut more than 1/3 off the top of the grass blade during a single mow. The ideal height for cool-season grasses in Indiana is around 3 to 4 inches. When your turf hits a height of about 5 to 6 inches tall, then you're clear to mow your lawn. Proper lawn mowing that considers the 1/3 rule provides these benefits:

  • Prevents lawn scalping
  • Promotes stronger roots
  • Improves turf density
  • Enhances the aesthetics of your yard

You will also want to rotate your mowing patterns every mow to ensure that you don't create ruts in your lawn or compact your soil.

Let our pros mow your lawn for the best results. Call us today to schedule!

Our team at Spider Lawn & Landscape offers lawn mowing at weekly and bi-weekly intervals to ensure your turf looks pristine and manicured. Our lawn mowing program also includes string trimming, edging, and blowing so you can rest assured your yard is in excellent shape when we leave.

We provide our lawn mowing services to homes and businesses in Noblesville, Carmel, Westfield, IN and nearby areas. Call us today at (317) 900-7151 to schedule and get the best results for your property!