Lawnmowerman come in please...advice needed

eyebone

Sorry about the off topic thread fellas but I have a question for Matt.

Is it best to leave one's lawn long or short going into the winter season? Basically I want to know if it is better for my lawn if I cut it just before the snow flies, or whether it is better to leave it uncut and a bit longer over the winter. I have been hearing conflicting info on this one and thought you might know.......

Thanks. Eyebone

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Emmitt Smith

lawnmowerman

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Eyebone,

First off, thank Arthur for causing my Emmitt alarm to go off making me come in the house to see this thread

Its is better to leave your turf longer for the following reasons;

Longer turf = more plant material = more room for the turf to store nutrients to help it through the winter. Also longer turf provides a little more blanket ( insulation ) to protect the crown. Obviously dont let it get too long like 7" or more. I would cut it at appr. 3" to 4". Just dont scalp it too low and you will be good.

Of course winter will cause some dieback but fertilize the turf in March and it should come back nicely. Also its best to fertilize your turf 6x's per year.

edit to add: 6 x's per year is too much if you get snow and ice. Down here in Florida 6 x's is the standard. Where you live you should fertilze 4x's per year

Matt

KOBEcollector

What Matt would tell you is that on the 22nd day from now cut 22 blades of grass and then wait another 22 days to see how fast it grows back. If the temperature drops below 22 don't touch it.

Dave

lawnmowerman

<< <i>What Matt would tell you is that on the 22nd day from now cut 22 blades of grass and then wait another 22 days to see how fast it grows back. If the temperature drops below 22 don't touch it.

Dave >>

KOBEcollector

Matt,

I like it but i have a feeling your pic is going to start a debate again

lawnmowerman

<< <i>Matt,

I like it but i have a feeling your pic is going to start a debate again >>



No arguing with the truth

eyebone

Thanks Matt.

Good thinking Arthur.

Eyebone

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Arthur

detroitfan2

<<Matt,

I like it but i have a feeling your pic is going to start a debate again >>

There really is no debate. Sure, some 49er slappy will argue that Jerry Rice is the best, but true fans of "Dancing with the Stars" know, Emmitt is the "best ever". Heck, he's even dancing in Matt's picture. At least he's fully clothed, which is rare for one of Matt's photos.

lawnmowerman

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Arthur >>

XanaduNow

Brilliant. I just saved that to my computer

Arthur

XanaduNow

2415 yards ... 18 TDs ... 843 rec yards ... 2 rec TDs

That's enough to make any fantasy football player drool. Who could I be speaking of? Why it's Mosi Tatupu, of course. I have three words for you, my friends .... DEAL WITH IT!!!!










So what if it was over 13 seasons? Erroneous!!!

Arthur

lawnmowerman

<< <i>2415 yards ... 18 TDs ... 843 rec yards ... 2 rec TDs

That's enough to make any fantasy football player drool. Who could I be speaking of? Why it's Mosi Tatupu, of course. I have three words for you, my friends .... DEAL WITH IT!!!!
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