Lawn lessons: When to mow & how long your grass should be during a drought

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Frost, drought; what’s going on with your lawn right now? Experts say you need to know when to mow & how to maintain your mower to keep your lawn healthy.

WHEN TO MOW: Late afternoon or evening, not the hottest part of the day, and not in the morning if there’s dew on the grass

HOW TO MOW: Raise your mower deck to the highest setting–this makes the grass longer— and reduces soil moisture evaporation.

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