Mowing your lawn in winter - should you?

[ccr32]

Might sound like a stupid question, but to be honest, I have never really thought about it until today which is the first reasonably nice (yet cold) day we've had in a little while.

Im presuming the grass doesn't grow as fast during the winter months (hence why it isn't looking like a jungle at the moment), but was wondering if it would damage it, or worse, it would not grow back if it was to be cut at this time of year?

[rlw]

I think cold is Ok but wet is a no-no. Our lawn is like a bog at the moment so no chance anyway.

[DrTre]

I've got an emo lawn. It cuts itself.

[jeff m]

Dormant

[E31Shrew]

I think you're OK as long as it doesnt freeze within 24 hours as it can ' burn' the grass. Allegedly

[richyb]

Leave it alone would be my advice. There will be little or no growth and the grass will be conserving itself for the start of spring. Cut it 2/3 lengths the second week of spring.

[coolcatmaz]

I've mown mine today, though I've had the blades up high so it was just a tidy up.

Luckily my lawn is nice and dry, but I wouldn't reccommend doing it if it were wet or due a frost.

Seems most folk in the village have had the mowers out today, sun is out, it's warm and glorious

[C8PPO]

My lawn never gets mown at the start of the year until the bloke I pay to do it comes round. Which isn't yet, apparently.

[henrycrun]

Is this a question for the ladies ?