Is it better to leave your lawn long or short in the winter?

• <div><p>Cut your lawn a bit shorter before the winter, typically between 2 and 2½ inches, depending on the variety of grass. On average, the <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/right-height-lawn-mowing.htm">best height to cut grass</a> typically falls between 2 and 3 inches throughout the year. Aim for the shorter side of this range when you mow for the last time of the year to avoid common winter lawn diseases and moisture issues.</p></div>

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Last update on October 23, 2025

Reviewed in June 2023
Zach did a great job on our lawn. He cut, trimmed and blew the clippings so it looked very nice. He was on time and did this on one of the hottest days. I would recommend him for your lawn care.
Edelen's Clean Cut Services
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Reviewed in September 2018
They applied the applications to our lawn that we had chosen because we wanted a certain thing and they did a wonderful job. We will certainly call them again
Turf One Landscape Management
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Reviewed in August 2016
Not good. I agreed to pay Allens Tree to cut down and cut up several trees into 5 foot sections but after 5 months I still have a large brush pile and many half cut trees. The owner/principals are obnoxious and quite belligerent. It's obvious they couldn't care less about the customer. Never...
Allen's Tree Service Inc
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Reviewed in September 2013
Employees are always quick and professional. I get a print out of all routine car care items specific to my make and model each time I go there. They keep records of my maintenance and give me information to keep my car in good repair. Always clean, quick and professional.
JIFFY LUBE
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Reviewed in September 2013
Joe has the best shop around. He never fails to make me realize that there is still great honest mechanics out there. I frequent his shop often for tire repairs, small mechanical repairs and maintenance. His price is often so low I feel the need to tip him. You will not find a more honest,...
SKORNIA'S AUTO REPAIR
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Reviewed in June 2013
Dr. Smith examined this very little sick puppy. Because placing Cooper at the hospital was not a financial option, Dr. Smith provided me with all the things needed to take care of Cooper at home. He (or someone from his office) called our home regularly to check on Cooper. Dr. Smith was very...
MT HERMON ANIMAL CLINIC
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Reviewed in November 2012
I had a cat who was in a fight. His tail was badly damaged and needed amputated. Dr. Jones provided excellent care for my cat and for my wallet. He and his staff did everything to make this as easy as possible. They invited us back twice a week to change the bandage and check the healing...
Pacific Animal Hospital
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Reviewed in September 2010
Bryan is the moleman. He came on time and explained how moles work. He checked our whole lawn and put in traps. Within two days he had already caught two moles. He came back twice a week for three weeks and caught more moles. He was very courteous. After a month and no more moles, he picked...
HomeTeam Pest Defense
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Reviewed in July 2005
THIS COMPANY WAS RECOMMENDED TO ME BY MY SISTER. THEY WERE VERY PROFESSIONAL AND DID A GREAT JOB. THEY DID NOT TARE UP THE LAWN ANYMORE THAN NEEDED. THEY SHOWED UP ON TIME AND DID A GOOD JOB.
Septic Services, Inc
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Travis Parish Lawncare

Travis Parish Lawncare

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5 years of experience

Free onsite estimate

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"My lawn looked better than it had in years ! Very professional and conscientious."

Joy C on April 2021

"My lawn looked better than it had in years ! Very professional and conscientious."

Joy C on April 2021

Mays Excavating

Mays Excavating

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

2 years of experience

We have the experience, and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at Mays Excavating strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service-oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction.

"Ben and his team were top-notch. They went above and beyond the scope of the project, removing heavy brush and clearing a road to grade with the correct slope for water runoff. I will hire them again."

Shawn B on April 2023

"Ben and his team were top-notch. They went above and beyond the scope of the project, removing heavy brush and clearing a road to grade with the correct slope for water runoff. I will hire them again."

Shawn B on April 2023

Squeaky’s Cleaning Services

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Squeaky’s Cleaning Services

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

Squeaky's provides services for anyone in need of deep cleaning, weekly to bi-weekly cleans, before rental space cleaning, any task from small to large, we offer all types of services. We are a judgment free zone including cases of depression- hoarding tendencies! Everyone and anyone is welcome! Feel free to reach out and ask and we can give you a consultation before anything is set in place. Our team consists of my wife and I we are a small company looking to relieve some time so our customers can get back to enjoying life with a clean space and extra time!

"Absolutely amazing!! The cleaning they provided was excellent!! They were very respectful and extremely helpful! I will definitely be hiring them again for anything else!"

Chris H on June 2024

"Absolutely amazing!! The cleaning they provided was excellent!! They were very respectful and extremely helpful! I will definitely be hiring them again for anything else!"

Chris H on June 2024

Estes Necessity Builds LLC

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Estes Necessity Builds LLC

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A new home improvement and home upgrade company located in Poplar Bluff Missouri. We do remodels, all new and old buildings, new home builds, framing, roofing, landscaping, concrete, power washing, lawn mowing, etc. We are open 24/7. Our phone number is located under our page.

Manly Joe's Carpentry

324 Maple Street

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Manly Joe's Carpentry

324 Maple Street

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2 years of experience

Small Business Carpentry Services. Remodeling inside/outside of buildings, painting, building porches, building small buildings, and seasonal lawn care/land scaping. At Manly Joe's Carpentry we pride ourselves on working quickly, accurately, and giving the costumer what they asked for! Owner Manly White is on site at every job and sometimes even does the work as a one man show depending on the job!

Five Star Sanitation

Five Star Sanitation

Customers say: Quality work

Recommended by 99% of Angi customers

We specialize in removal of all unwanted items, junk hauling, yard debris removal, trash removal, and more! We have trailers and dumpsters for any size job! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Excellent service!! They got the dumpster set up very fast and had it delivered just as fast. They are very attentive to your project needs and are definitely worth booking with!"

Lilly A on October 2025

"Excellent service!! They got the dumpster set up very fast and had it delivered just as fast. They are very attentive to your project needs and are definitely worth booking with!"

Lilly A on October 2025

we do General construction. license and insurance

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MOTREE & CONTRACTING

189 Country Road 362

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MOTREE & CONTRACTING

189 Country Road 362

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MoTree & Contracting is your source for all things trees. When you need to speak with a real live person, we're here to help you every step of the way. What's more, we'll even show up at your house to give you a free estimate. We don't require money up front and no payment until the job is complete, to ensure your complete satisfaction. We cut trees, not corners!

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Lawn Care questions, answered by experts

A standard home lawn mower with sharp blades can handle a thin layer of leaves without issue. You may need to make a couple of passes within several days to mulch leaves down, but your mower shouldn’t struggle. If your mower comes with a mulching kit, like an attachment to blow leaves out the side, that’s a good sign it’s ready for fall leaves. Set your mower to the highest or near-highest height for this project so it focuses on the leaves rather than the grass below.

Cut your lawn a bit shorter before the winter, typically between 2 and 2½ inches, depending on the variety of grass. On average, the best height to cut grass typically falls between 2 and 3 inches throughout the year. Aim for the shorter side of this range when you mow for the last time of the year to avoid common winter lawn diseases and moisture issues.

Watering grass is a good idea when there is a drought and when temperatures are high. However, you don’t want to water in the middle of the day or if the temperature exceeds 95 degrees Fahrenheit.

The extreme heat will cause the water to evaporate faster than the soil can absorb it. So, it’s best to water in the early morning or early evening when the temperature cools off.

Post-dethatching, lawn recovery includes watering, fertilizing, and reseeding as necessary to restore health and promote growth.

Regular cleaning, sealing, and inspections help identify problems early and maintain aesthetics.

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