09/16/2026
🍂 GEORGIA HOMEOWNERS: IT’S TIME TO ADJUST YOUR MOWING! 🌱
As we head into fall, our warm-season lawns — Bermuda, Zoysia, Centipede and St. Augustine — are beginning to slow down and prepare for winter dormancy.
One of the biggest mistakes homeowners can make this time of year is continuing to mow exactly like they did during the middle of summer.
✂️ Papa Turf’s Fall Mowing Tips:
✅ Consider raising your mowing height slightly as growth begins to slow. A small increase can leave more leaf surface available as the turf heads toward dormancy.
✅ Never remove more than ⅓ of the grass blade at one mowing. Scalping warm-season turf late in the year can leave damage visible well into spring.
✅ Start mowing less frequently. As temperatures cool, your lawn simply isn’t growing as fast. Mow according to growth — not because it’s been seven days.
✅ Keep those mower blades SHARP! Dull blades tear the grass instead of cutting it cleanly, leaving brown, ragged tips and adding unnecessary stress.
✅ Don’t quit mowing too early. Georgia can still have plenty of warm weather during the fall. Continue light mowing as needed until active growth stops.
🍁 Remember: The goal going into fall isn’t to force more growth — it’s to help your turf enter dormancy healthy and prepared for winter.
A little attention now can make a BIG difference when your lawn starts waking back up next spring! 💪🌱
Papa Turf, Inc.
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