How often should you really mow in summer?

In the Alabama heat, the instinct is to cut the grass short so you can mow less often — but that’s the opposite of what your lawn needs.

Mow high (around 3 to 3.5 inches) and only take off the top third each time. Taller grass shades the soil, holds moisture, and crowds out crabgrass. Most lawns do best on a weekly schedule through summer.

Prefer to skip the heat? We mow on a dependable weekly or biweekly schedule — get a quote.

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