Gardeners mowing their lawns as temperatures start to rise have been warned of when you should avoid cutting the grass altogether.
Now that temperatures are starting to rise and summer seems to be closer rather than far away, taking care of our spaces is becoming an important task. However, there’s a certain temperature gardeners should avoid when .
You’ve read it right - there’s an exact temperature gardeners should avoid when wanting to mow the lawn simply because it’s too hot. This is why knowing the right temperature to safely mow the lawn is important for the health and well-being of the grass.
When temperatures are high, the grass can suffer from stress, as well as damage any or . Since grass loses moisture from the heat, mowing speeds up the process for it to dry up and turn brown.
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UK lawn expert Chris Cooper from said: “While there isn’t a strict temperature cut-off point, I always recommend not mowing when temperatures are consistently around 30C and there is limited rainfall.”
As the upcoming months are known to be drier than others, hot temperatures are likely to be affecting our garden spaces. Nonetheless, avoiding undertaking these tasks during the hottest days, helps them stay fresh and vibrant for a longer time.
“These conditions make the perfect storm to damage your lawn, limiting the ability of grass to retain moisture,” he added. “If you can and do decide to mow, don’t be tempted to mow it too short - this can be a fatal move for your lawn.”
The expert explained that mowing the grass too short affects its ability to grow back healthily. Chris urged gardeners not to cut “more than one-third of the grass height at one time.”
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When is the best time to mow the lawn?It’s best to mow the lawn when the temperatures are cooler, such as in the early morning or the late evening. By doing so, gardeners will be avoiding the hot temperatures.
Allowing the rest of the day for the grass to recover, it will ensure that it grows back up healthier and vibrant. The ideal time is between 10am to 12pm, when temperatures are still bearable. It’s also important for plants to be moisturised, and have enough water to survive throughout the day - especially when temperatures are too hot to handle.
By following this simple instruction, gardeners can rest assured that their green spaces will remain as vibrant and as healthy during the summer season. It also allows professional and non-professional gardeners to enjoy the hot weather instead of undertaking unnecessary cleaning tasks.
