Summer Mowing Tips for Healthier Texas Grass

In the Texas heat, how you mow can make or break your lawn. Mowing isn’t just about keeping your yard neat—it plays a critical role in protecting your grass from heat stress and encouraging healthy growth. Follow these summer mowing tips to help your lawn thrive during the toughest months of the year. First, raise your mower blade. Cutting grass too short in summer exposes the soil to direct sunlight, which increases evaporation and leads to dehydration. Taller grass provides shade for the roots, helps retain moisture, and keeps the soil cooler.

The Ideal Summer Mowing Height

  • St. Augustine & Zoysia: 3–4 inches
  • Bermuda: 2–2.5 inches
  • Longer grass shades roots and conserves moisture.

Mowing Best Practices

  • Don’t Cut More Than 1/3 of the Blade: Cutting too much at once shocks the grass.
  • Keep Blades Sharp: Dull blades tear instead of cutting, leading to brown tips.
  • Mow During Cooler Times: Early morning or early evening to reduce stress on the turf.

To Bag or Not to Bag?

  • Mulch Clippings: They return nutrients and reduce evaporation.
  • Bagging: Use only when grass is overly long or diseased.

Let Us Handle the Heat

Texas summers are no joke. With high temperatures, dry spells, and intense sun, maintaining a healthy lawn can feel impossible—especially when it comes to mowing. But don’t sweat it. At Steiner Lawn Care, our professional mowing crews are trained to work in extreme summer conditions and apply proven summer mowing tips to keep your lawn looking its best.

Mowing in high heat isn’t just uncomfortable—it can also be risky for your grass if not done properly. Cutting too short, mowing at the wrong time of day, or using dull blades can cause stress, encourage weed growth, and even kill off healthy grass. That’s why our team follows expert summer mowing tips with every visit.

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