Your lawn can feel like a formidable foe. We’ve been convinced by the marketing of lawn care products that unless we have an advanced maintenance plan, your grass will never look its best. But it doesn’t have to be that complicated. At Lawn Squad, we’ve been helping Tassie homeowners achieve their lawn goals for years. Here are our professional tips and tricks for keeping a thick and healthy lawn that all your neighbours will envy—so be prepared for the attention!
Why Timing Matters for Lawn Mowing
In Tassie, we usually mow fortnightly through the growth season (spring and early summer) and then reduce this to monthly mows once the heat of summer slows the grass’s growth. The more regularly you mow your lawn, the thicker and healthier the grass will become. A lush lawn not only looks the part but will also help keep lawn weeds away, which makes room for thicker grass growth. Like trimming a hedge, you need to train your lawn to grow how you want it.
- Spring — mow fortnightly
- Summer — mow fortnightly
- Autumn — mow monthly
- Winter — mow monthly
Pro Tip: Avoid the cycle of letting the grass get long, then cutting it really short, and rinse and repeat. More frequent and less invasive mowing is always best for your lawn.
Best Time to Mow Your Lawn
Don’t install a 5-star app to tell you when you should mow your lawn! Delegating your lawn care responsibilities to your phone is never the answer, because ideal timing comes down to your judgement, the weather, and following some basic guidelines.
The name of the game is weather-wise mowing. Mow your lawn when weather conditions are good. Lawn Squad try to avoid mowing lawns that have been soaked with rain, as the mower leaves mud marks streaked across your lawn—and no one wants their garden to look like a fresh crime scene. Wet grass blades also don’t cut as cleanly as dry grass, which clogs up your mower and drops clumps of soggy grass clippings as you mow, like little milestones of your travels.
When you mow in the wrong conditions, you could compact the soil and make it harder for the grass roots to absorb water and nutrients. Always walk across your lawn to test that it’s dry and firm before getting the mower out.
For the best time of day to mow your lawn, avoid extreme temperatures like frosty mornings or the peak heat of the day in the middle of the afternoon. That said, there is nothing more satisfying than mowing in the sunshine—and we’re yet to see a lawn care too much about being mowed at midday!
Expert Tips for Keeping a Healthy Lawn
Lawn care doesn’t stop at mowing on the right seasonal schedule. Here are Lawn Squad’s professional tips on how to make your lawn look like the lush green carpet you’ve always wanted.
Follow the ⅓ Rule
As a rule of thumb, you want to mow your lawn regularly enough so that no more than approximately ⅓ of the length of the grass leaf is taken off at any one time. Doing so can expose and cut into the grass stems, causing your lawn to turn embarrassingly yellow-brown with a ‘scalped’ look. You want your lawn to be the talk of the street—but for the right reasons. Remember to trim your grass regularly and no more than ⅓, and you too can create your own Garden of Versailles.
Avoid Long Gaps Between Mows
An unkempt lawn is like a very public bad hair day—every day. Life may get in between you and your lawn care, but never let the grass grow too long. Mowing long grass all at once can stress and weaken your lawn, so frequent, less invasive mowing (not irregular hack jobs!) is the most effective method for maintaining a healthy lawn.
Summary: Lawn Mowing in Hobart
In Hobart, the growing season mainly spans spring and early summer. During this time, your grass is growing rapidly, and we recommend fortnightly mowing to keep things neat and healthy. As the heat of summer kicks in and the grass slows its growth, you can reduce mowing to once a month. Overmowing in the dry and hot months can stress the lawn, so it’s all about adjusting your routine to the season.
Get in touch with our friendly local team for personalised and professional lawn care advice in Hobart. Happy mowing!
