The Best Time to Cut Your Grass One Final Time Before Winter in Michigan

Michigan is starting to look and feel more and more like fall as each day passes.

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I've noticed the cool, crisp air in the morning when I head out to my car for work.

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As the leaves change colors and fall to the ground and winter slowly creeps in you might be wondering to yourself when is the last time you should cut your grass for the season.

I did a little research and here are some good tips and advice to follow.

In Michigan, the best time to give your lawn its final cut before winter is usually in late October to early November.

Once daytime temperatures consistently drop below 50°F or a hard frost is about a week away, you can safely make your last mow of the year.​

Most Michigan lawns contain cool-season grasses such as Kentucky bluegrass, ryegrass, and fescues.

Before winter sets in you should cut these grasses to about 2 to 2.5 inches tall.​

Grass at this height helps in several ways:

• Prevent snow mold and fungal growth from matted grass.
• Discourage rodents from nesting in the lawn.
• Promote a healthy green-up in spring.​

A few other tips to keep in mind as mowing season winds down in Michigan include:

• Never mow when the grass is frosted or frozen; it can damage the blades and crown.​
• Gradually lower the mower blade with each late-fall cut and avoid removing more than one-third of grass height at a time.​
• Rake or mulch leaves before the final mow to prevent smothering and mold.

Hopefully these tips will help point you in the right direction to keep your lawn healthy and be in good shape for next spring.

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