As winter approaches, it’s time to start thinking about making your final mow of the year and readying your mower for winter storage. But exactly when to make that final cut can be difficult to gauge.

Here's when to stop mowing your lawn before winter hits, depending on grass type. Continue mowing while grass is growing, cutting only one-third of its height each time. For cool-season grass, mow ...

Plant warm-season grasses in spring and cool-season grasses in fall if possible. Spring is an option for cool-season grasses but conditions are less favorable. The cutoff for planting cool-season ...

Those who tried to patch dead spots in the lawn or seed a new lawn at the traditional prime time just after Labor Day had little success this year. Grass seed needs consistently damp soil to sprout, ...

As fall temperatures settle in across Kansas, some homeowners may be tempted to let their lawns grow taller, believing longer grass can help protect turf during the cold winter months. But Kansas ...

Cool season and warm season grasses are treated a bit differently this time of year. But nonetheless, both could benefit from some maintenance to ensure they grow lush next spring. The cooler weather ...

Continue mowing while grass is growing, cutting only one-third of its height each time. For cool-season grass, mow until growth stops, ending at 3–4 inches tall. Raise mower height for warm-season ...