Throughout the year, your lawn needs to be mowed regularly to maintain its lush appearance and healthy growth. The frequency of lawn mowing varies for different grass types. For the cool-season grasses in Omaha, mowing your grass every week in the spring will help your lawn look nice and manicured since it will be growing quickly during this time. It's different once summer arrives because the warmer temperature during this season can stress out your turf. You can mow every two weeks to help your lawn survive the summer heat since longer grass blades can insulate the roots.

In the fall, you can mow your lawn again every week since cool-season grasses grow rapidly in the cooler weather that fall brings. Continue reading to learn more about how often you should mow your lawn to get the best results.

Spring calls for weekly mowing to promote healthy and lush grass growth.

Your cool-season grass in Omaha thrives during the spring and will grow rapidly during this season. You need to keep up with your lawn's rapid growth by mowing it every week. Sticking to a routine when mowing your lawn promotes lush growth to keep it looking lively and vibrant.

Mowing every week in the spring promotes new, healthy shoots of grass. When your grass is at the optimum height, it can adequately absorb and maximize the nutrients that encourage greener and healthier grass. Not only will your turf look fantastic, but weekly mowing in the spring will also help prepare your lawn for the summer stress.

When mowing your lawn, make sure you never cut off more than 1/3 of the grass blades in a single mow to avoid causing stress to your lawn.

Bi-weekly mowing in the summer can help protect your lawn from the heat.

Floor view point of grass blade length in a yard in Gretna, NE.

Summer is a stressful time for cool-season grasses in Omaha. Your lawn is prone to drought during hotter days, but the key is to mow higher and less often. You can get away with bi-weekly mowing in the summer to give your grass more time to grow. It's best to let your lawn get a little longer in the summer so the tall grass blades can provide shade to the ground underneath, providing insulation for the roots.

Mow your lawn every week in the fall to help prepare it for the winter.

As with spring, your grass is at its peak growing point in the fall. Switching back to lawn mowing every week is best for your grass. This routine will help improve your lawn's nutrient absorption, which is crucial for preparing for winter dormancy.

Mowing in the fall can be complicated. Here are some tips for mowing your lawn in the fall:

  • Listen to your lawn - When your grass is still growing, you should continue to mow. Once the growth of your cool-season grass slows down, that's when you should stop until next spring.
  • Don't mow your grass after rainfall - Wet grass clippings that fall on your lawn are heavy and can suffocate your turf.
  • Mow your grass shorter for the final mow - You should cut your lawn a little shorter for the final mow of the season so it doesn't get matted down. When matting happens, winter lawn diseases are more likely to occur.

We can keep your lawn neat and robust year-round with our lawn mowing service. Call us today!

Freshly mowed lawn in home front in Waterloo, NE.

While it's tedious and time-consuming, regular lawn mowing should not be overlooked. At Groundscapes, Inc., we offer an extensive lawn and landscape maintenance program that includes lawn mowing, among other essential services like trimming, leaf removal, and more. We have been caring for lawns since 2002, which means we have the skills and experience to ensure your grass is neat and robust year-round.

Our team serves commercial, residential, and HOA properties in Omaha, Elkhorn, Bennington, NE and nearby areas. Give us a call today at (402) 397-5930 to get an estimate for our lawn and landscape maintenance services.