Are u supposed to cut your lawn this time of year???

[what..the?]

I just moved house and have a large garden, I live in Cornwall if that makes any difference. I have not had a garden of my own before, do I have to cut the grass this time of year . When do a stop for winter and start in the new year????

[Catso]

I cut it when it grows too long, no matter what the date.

[Thunderbird+]

Yes, I agree with Catso, as long as its mild enough to keep on growing and its not too wet muddy or frosty, you can keep it mown.

[cascarelli]

You can cut it anytime, but you might be advised to raise the cutting level on your mower i.e. dont cut it back too much as its not growing so fast at this time.

As Catso says, cut it when, or before, it gets too long.

If youre using an electric mower, use an rcb as the grass can be wet this time of year

[samuros73]

Circuit-Breaker is easier!

I'm doing an RHS course, and with current climate, most people's grass needs doing all year round, even if only once a month on a high setting - I've cut mine between Christmas and New Year the last two winters. If you've got a grass-box, its an easy way to collect the fallen leaves too! If you can find a patch of 2-3 dry days, you'll churn the grass up less.

[Robinia]

lol Zac & what about the JCD, compact digger?

Just a quick tip what..the......if you want to mow but the grass is wet/dewy just lightly brush it over which will flick off the water droplets & break up worm casts (bit tedious I know). Then go in & have a cuppa & when you go back out it'll be dry & will mow a lot better.
Enjoy your new garden, it can be addictive though!

[what..the?]

Many thanks for all the assistance

[Fitzer]

Since you live in Cornwall and I was taught many years ago that the West Country was great for dairy cattle as the temp. rarely got below 5C (at which grass stops growing) then I think you'll have to keep mowing as long as the ground doesn't get too sodden.

[what..the?]

Thank you fitzer