Mowing Dormant Bermudagrass in Late Fall: Leaf Cleanup Tips

The lawn calendar says stop mowing bermudagrass by the third week of October. But what if leaves keep falling? Mowing completely dormant grass can break stems, create ruts, and leave bare patches. However, if you vary your mowing pattern each time and only mow a few times to shred leaves, the risk is low. The key is minimal traffic on non-growing turf.