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Winter Mowing of Dormant Bermuda: Cleanup Benefits and Compaction Risks

Q: Will it damage my bermuda lawn if I mow when brown? I just want to clean up a little.

Mowing high once or twice in winter cleans leaves and cuts winter weeds. Avoid repeating the same mowing pattern. Winter soil is often soggy and easily compacted. Weeds thrive in compacted soil more than soft soil.

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