Lawn Maintenance, When To Stop Mowing And What To Do Instead

Are you unsure when to pause lawn maintenance as temperatures fall and growth slows? Knowing the signs, setting the right final cut, and switching to soil-focused care help turf stay healthy through winter and bounce back strongly in spring.

1. Watch the Growth, Not
the Calendar
Shift Focus from Blades to Soil
Make the Last Cuts Count
Lawn Maintenance, Lawn Maintenance,
Protect and Prepare for
Dormancy
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When grass takes over a week to recover and
clippings thin out, it’s time to ease off mowing, a
clear sign growth has slowed and the lawn is
entering rest mode.
Swap mowing for autumn care: feed with low-
nitrogen fertilizer, aerate for airflow, and lightly
scarify to clear thatch, strengthening roots for
winter and spring recovery.
Gradually raise your mower height over the final
two or three cuts to protect roots and prevent
winter stress. Finish around 40–50 mm for
resilience and disease resistance.
Rake leaves, improve drainage, and topdress
uneven areas. Avoid cutting too low or mowing
on wet ground, keep your lawn healthy, not
waterlogged, through the colder months.
When To Stop Mowing
And What To Do Instead
When To Stop Mowing
And What To Do Instead