Consistent mowing is the secret to a thriving, beautiful lawn. Most warm season grasses will require mowing every 7-14 days in Spring and Summer. Mowing will reduce considerably in the cooler months, only needing a mow as required. 

Tips for mowing your lawn

• Mow when grass is dry
• Mow your lawn regularly
• Remove only 1/3 of the leaf blade at any one time
• If scalping occurs, increase the mowing height
• Sharpen your mower blades regularly
• Raise your mowing height in winter

Mowing height guidelines

• TifTuf Bermuda – 10 to 30mm
• Sir Walter DNA Certified Buffalo – 20 to 60mm
• Sir Grange Zoysia – 10 to 50mm or unmown
• Eureka Kikuyu PBR – 15 to 50mm
• Nullarbor Couch – 15 to 30mm

Check that your blades are nice and sharp. Sharp mower blades ensure a clean cut, blunt blades can tear the leaf and damage the health of the plant. 

In winter, we suggest raising your mowing heights. A longer leaf length allows your lawn to absorb more sunlight and nutrients to better withstand winter conditions and frosts.

Mowing new instant lawn
To give your new grass the best chance to establish, do not mow your lawn until the roots have fully established. You can check the establishment progress by pulling up the corner of a slab to see the root growth. If the slabs are difficult to pull up, your turf has established and can give your lawn a light mow. Depending on the season, your first mow can usually take place 2-4 weeks after laying.