4) Wait until any new grass is at least 5cm tall to cut itAny shorter, and you risk “scorching” a new lawn. 5) Do your first mow on the highest blade setting, tooEven if you have an established lawn, do your first mow of the year on your mower blade’s highest setting. It’s not usually necessary to cut lawns in winter. 8) Keep your mower blades sharp and cleanBlunt mower blades and mower blades with lots of clogged-up grass in them can make mowing your lawn harder and less effective. 10) Clear the lawn before mowingCheck for loose stones and hidden objects, like toys and bulbs, in the garden before mowing.
