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Title: Grass update ......
Post by: Lincs Robert on 20 October 2017, 15:37:02
My new turfed area is coming along very nicely, it’s been down a week now. Had to water it daily for a couple of days, but we’ve had a bit of rain every day and has noticibly grown.

What’s the view on if/when I should cut it before winter sets in? When does grass stop growing over the winter? So many questions I know  ::).

I’m going to need a lawnmower soon as well.
Title: Re: Grass update ......
Post by: Andy B on 20 October 2017, 15:58:01
I'd leave it till spring. Both my lawns need cutting, but we've either been away or it's  pi$$ed it down & it's far too wet just now to cut.
Title: Re: Grass update ......
Post by: Entwood on 20 October 2017, 16:11:23
My new turfed area is coming along very nicely, it’s been down a week now. Had to water it daily for a couple of days, but we’ve had a bit of rain every day and has noticibly grown.

What’s the view on if/when I should cut it before winter sets in? When does grass stop growing over the winter? So many questions I know  ::).

I’m going to need a lawnmower soon as well.

Nowt in any book about this, as nature will do what it wants .. if it's growing .... trim it, if it's not growing ... leave it.

Do NOT cut it too short in the winter as that encourages moss and weeds, I aim for twice as long as summer cut , so around 20-30 mm in winter.

Always brush worm casts away before cutting as the mower will simply "pancake" the cast into a muddy lump that smothers the grass and, again, encourages moss & weeds.

Cut when dry not wet, and don't cut if a frost is forecast within 24 hours.....  this allows the cut end of the grass to "seal" before frost damage can occur.

If you don't cut it and it gets long, you will have hard, yellow stems when you do cut it, so keep trimming as needed to keep a soft, luxurious sward.

 :y :y
Title: Re: Grass update ......
Post by: Viral_Jim on 20 October 2017, 16:34:26
Do NOT cut it too short in the winter as that encourages moss and weeds, I aim for twice as long as summer cut , so around 20-30 mm in winter.

Wow! 10-15mm in summer? Your lawn must be like  a bowling green!
Title: Re: Grass update ......
Post by: Entwood on 20 October 2017, 18:09:12
Do NOT cut it too short in the winter as that encourages moss and weeds, I aim for twice as long as summer cut , so around 20-30 mm in winter.

Wow! 10-15mm in summer? Your lawn must be like  a bowling green!

I try ... came first in "Royal Wootton Bassett in Bloom" this year ... had two thirds and a second in previous years ...

(https://www.dropbox.com/s/o38aia2ndpkqsay/20170731_165029.jpg?dl=1)

(https://www.dropbox.com/s/4qhxzxferotxctv/20170731_165100.jpg?dl=1),(https://www.dropbox.com/s/9u1acbl7z8oc16j/20170731_165116.jpg?dl=1)

:)
Title: Re: Grass update ......
Post by: ronnyd on 20 October 2017, 19:02:32
Flowers look great mate :y SWMBO was very impressed
Title: Re: Grass update ......
Post by: Steve B on 20 October 2017, 20:34:32
Tip for those with a petrol mower ....When you have finished your last cut of the year,Leave mower ticking over and turn off the petrol and let it run out of petrol,therefore the carb is now empty ...the fuel in the bowl degrades and it puts like a coating on the jets,so when you start it next year it runs badly with reving up and down  :y
Title: Re: Grass update ......
Post by: ronnyd on 20 October 2017, 20:39:44
Great advice Steve, but i don,t need a petrol mower for my postage stamp lawns. I use a Flymo Easiglide 300. What a load of rattly shite that is, i hate it. ;D