The Best Grass Height (Season by Season) for a Healthier Arundel Lawn

Cut too short and you’ll stress the lawn; leave it too long and it mats and invites disease. Here’s the sweet spot for Arundel gardens through the year.

Getting mowing height right is an easy win for Arundel homeowners. It protects roots, keeps colour, and helps the lawn resist weeds and moss.

Recommended cutting heights

• Early spring (Mar–Apr): 4–5 cm = first cuts high while growth restarts.
• Late spring to early summer (May–Jun): 3.5–4.5 cm = frequent light trims; never remove more than one-third.
• High summer (Jul–Aug): 5–6 cm = shade the soil to save water and fend off scorch.
• Autumn (Sep–Oct): 4–5 cm = keep growth tidy while prepping for winter.
• Final cut (Nov, weather-permitting): around 4 cm = not scalped; avoid mowing when wet/frosty.

Extra tips

• Sharpen blades each season; torn tips go brown.
• Alternate directions to avoid ruts and lay stripes cleanly.
• Mulch mow during dry spells to return moisture and nutrients.

For a handy month-by-month checklist, use the Year-Round Lawn Calendar for Chichester Gardens (applies well to Arundel too):
👉 https://lawncarechichester.co.uk/year-round-lawn-calendar-what-to-do-each-month-in-chichester-gardens/