Why Do We Mow Grass Short Before Winter in Winnipeg?
Why Do We Mow Grass Short Before Winter in Winnipeg?
In Winnipeg’s climate, mowing your grass shorter before winter is an important step in preparing your lawn for the cold months ahead. It helps prevent problems during the freeze-thaw cycles and ensures a healthier, faster recovery in spring.
✅ Prevents Snow Mold
Long grass can get matted down under heavy snow, trapping moisture and creating ideal conditions for snow mold — a common lawn disease in our cold, wet winters.
✅ Reduces Winter Kill
Shorter grass is less likely to bend, break, or suffocate under the snowpack. This helps protect the crown of the plant and reduces the risk of winter kill.
✅ Healthier Spring Growth
Cutting the lawn shorter before winter minimizes thatch buildup and allows more sunlight to reach the soil early in the season — which leads to faster green-up in spring.
✅ Cleaner Appearance Over Winter
Mowing low gives your yard a clean, finished look before the snow falls — no tall blades sticking up through the first flurries.
What’s the Right Height?
For Kentucky bluegrass, which is common in Winnipeg, we aim for a final mowing height of 1.5 to 2.5 inches before winter sets in.
It’s a simple step — but one that makes a big difference.
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