Guide
When does the grass-cutting season start and end in Ireland?
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The short answer
In Ireland the grass-cutting season usually runs from March or April to October. Grass starts growing once soil temperatures rise in spring and slows as the weather cools in autumn. Make the first cut on a high setting once the lawn is dry enough to walk on, and the last cut in October or early November, slightly higher than usual.
When to start
Grass starts growing again as the soil warms in spring, usually in March in the milder south and west and a little later inland. The first cut should be a light one with the mower set high, once the ground is firm enough not to be marked by footprints.
The busy months
Late April to June is when grass grows fastest, especially after rain. This is when a weekly cut makes the biggest difference: leave it a fortnight and there's a lot more to take off.
When to stop
Growth slows through September and October as the weather cools. The last cut is usually in October, or early November in a mild year. Leave the grass slightly longer for the winter, which helps it cope with the cold and wet.
Why the weather moves it
Ireland's mild winters mean the season can stretch at both ends. A warm spring brings the first cut forward, and a mild autumn keeps grass growing into November. Waterlogged ground is the main reason to wait: cutting wet grass tears it and marks the lawn.
Questions
Can you cut grass in winter in Ireland?
Usually there's no need. If a mild spell makes it grow and the ground is firm and dry, a light trim on a high setting does no harm.
When should I book a lawn mowing plan?
In February or March, so the first cut is arranged before the spring growth starts.