Why We Cut Lawns Higher During the Hotter Months
In hot summer months, raising your lawn’s mowing height helps protect it from heat stress. Taller grass retains more moisture, supports deeper root growth, prevents damage from scalping, and naturally suppresses weeds. At Terrascapes Land Care, we adjust mowing height based on the season and conditions to keep your lawn healthy and green—all while using quiet, eco-friendly equipment.
Why We Cut Lawns Higher During the Hotter Months
When summer hits and the temperatures rise, your lawn faces more stress than any other time of year. One of the simplest ways to protect it? Raising the mower blade.
At Terrascapes Land Care, we adjust our mowing heights seasonally to keep lawns healthy, green, and resilient—especially during Sonoma County’s hottest months. Here’s why cutting your grass a bit taller in summer is one of the best things you can do for your yard.
1. Taller Grass Holds Moisture Better
Longer blades of grass provide more shade for the soil underneath, reducing water evaporation. This helps the root zone stay cooler and retain moisture, cutting down how often your lawn needs watering. In drought-prone areas like Santa Rosa, that’s a major advantage.
2. Stronger Roots for Long-Term Health
When you mow higher, the grass develops deeper, stronger roots. That added root depth allows your lawn to access more nutrients and water—making it far more resistant to heat, drought, and disease.
3. Prevents Scalping and Stress
Scalping (cutting the grass too short) can shock your lawn, especially in high heat. It exposes the soil to direct sunlight, dries it out quickly, and leaves the lawn vulnerable to weeds, pests, and sunburn. Keeping the grass at a proper height avoids this stress altogether.
4. Better Weed Suppression
Taller grass acts like a natural weed barrier. It shades out weed seeds and limits their ability to germinate. That means fewer invasives, less herbicide use, and a cleaner, greener lawn.
So What’s the Ideal Height?
It depends on the grass type, but during the hot season, we generally mow lawns to 3.5 to 4 inches. This gives your yard the best defense against heat stress while still looking neat and well-maintained.
The Terrascapes Difference
At Terrascapes Land Care, we don’t believe in “one-size-fits-all” lawn care. We adjust mowing height based on the season, your grass type, and overall yard conditions to make sure your lawn stays healthy—even when the temperatures soar.
Ready to Beat the Heat?
If you’re tired of dry, patchy grass every summer, let us help. Our quiet, eco-friendly electric mowers keep your lawn healthy—without the noise or fumes.
Contact us today at Contact@TLC707.com or visit TerrascapesLandCare.com to schedule your service.
