Final Fall Mowing Height for Utah Lawns

A Layton, UT homeowner (East Bench) receives conflicting advice: mow short vs. leave long for winter.

Recommendation: Mow Short

Short grass doesn't mat under snow
Reduces snow mold risk
Dormancy driven by soil temp/day length — mowing won't stimulate growth this late

Final cut when growth stops. Don't scalp — just lower to 2-2.5 inches for cool-season grasses.

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