Mow when grass exceeds recommended height by one-third. Example: fescue at 3″ ideal → mow at 4″. Use a wooden ruler to calibrate your mower settings. Raise 0.5–1″ in peak summer to shade soil and cool roots.
| Grass | Height |
|---|---|
| Tall Fescue | 2–3 |
| Bluegrass | 2–3 |
| Common Bermudagrass | 1–2 |
| Hybrid Bermudagrass | 0.5–1.5 |
| Zoysia | 0.5–1.5 |
| Centipedegrass | 1–1.5 |
| Carpetgrass | 1–2 |
| St. Augustine | 2–3 |
| Ryegrass | 1–2 |
Mowing height gauge
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