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Striped, healthy lawns with squared edges. From courtyard plots to country gardens.
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£0per 100m²
+50% surcharge for overgrown first cuts
SEASONAL GUIDE
How Often Should You Mow Your Lawn in the UK?
In the UK, lawns need cutting every one to two weeks from March through October, with peak growth in May and June often demanding weekly cuts. Through winter, from November to February, most lawns need little to no mowing. The key rule is never to remove more than a third of the blade height in a single cut, which prevents stress, yellowing, and scalping.
For Cambridge gardens specifically, the growing season runs a little later than the south coast and a little earlier than the north. ELawnCare offers mowing from £20 per 100m² with fortnightly or weekly schedules. Monthly plans take 10% off.
Written by Evaldas, owner of ELawnCare. Last reviewed .
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Strimming & Edging
Crisp finished edges along paths, fences, and beds. Add to a mow or book on its own.
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Mowing schedule by month
March: first cut of the year, set the mower high (40mm or above). April: move to fortnightly. May and June: weekly is ideal as growth peaks. July and August: fortnightly works unless there has been heavy rain. September and October: fortnightly, raising the cutting height gradually. November to February: usually no cutting needed, though a light top in a mild spell does no harm.
Why cutting frequency matters
Cutting too infrequently means removing more than a third of the blade, which shocks the grass, turns it yellow, and weakens the root system. Regular cutting encourages the lawn to thicken laterally, which crowds out weeds and moss. A consistent schedule is the single most effective lawn care practice.
ELawnCare's fortnightly schedule suits most Cambridge gardens. Weekly visits are available in May and June for customers who want a striped finish year-round.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Frequently asked questions
Every one to two weeks from March to October, with weekly cuts in May and June when growth peaks. Never cut more than a third of the blade height in one go. Through winter, most UK lawns need little to no mowing unless growth continues in a mild spell.
Keep it at 25mm to 40mm through summer for a classic lawn. Raise the height to 40mm or above for the first and last cuts of the year. Shaded areas benefit from being kept slightly longer at 40mm to 50mm to help the grass compete for light.
Not if the grass is actively growing in a mild spell. Use a high setting, 40mm or above, and only mow when the ground is firm and dry. Cutting frozen or waterlogged grass damages the turf. In most UK winters, no mowing is needed from December to February.
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