Last cut of the year?

fryup · 05-11-2017 11:52am

should i collect the last cut? or leave the clippings on the lawn?

ytpe2r5bxkn0c1 · 05-11-2017 12:07pm

fryup wrote: »

should i collect the last cut? or leave the clippings on the lawn?

If it were me I'd pick them up.

Harry Palmr · 05-11-2017 2:18pm

Did a final cut which may well not be judging by the forecast - quite a bit of high pressure in the offing.

Why do people gather grass cuttings? It'll mulch into the ground in a few days.

Rumple Stillson · 05-11-2017 2:24pm

If it were me, I'd keep the height of cut the same all year round and obey the 2/3rds rule. That is if you cut your grass at 40mm, I wouldn't let it past 60mm before cutting it if possible.

I wouldn't be afraid to put some iron sulphate/lawn sand out either if ground conditions allow. Will harden the grass plant and give some control on moss.

Collect your clippings also, always a good policy.

my3cents · 05-11-2017 2:24pm

Harry Palmr wrote: »

Did a final cut which may well not be judging by the forecast - quite a bit of high pressure in the offing.

Why do people gather grass cuttings? It'll mulch into the ground in a few days.

Because a lot of people are like me and leave it far too long between cuts so if you don't box the grass off it becomes a filthy mess after a few days. Its even worse this weather when its damp and cooler and not rotting down as quick.

Harry Palmr · 10-11-2017 12:44pm

Can't believe it's so dry out there - I'm going to have to cut it again one last last last time.

Done - until about two weeks time probably.

beertons · 10-11-2017 12:46pm

Harry Palmr wrote: »

Can't believe it's so dry out there - I'm going to have to cut it again one last last last time.

You'll be back again Harry!

Anatom · 10-11-2017 1:38pm

Yup, there could be two cuts left. Going to do mine this weekend I hope, as long as the rain holds off...

fryup · 11-11-2017 12:02am

fryup wrote: »

should i collect the last cut? or leave the clippings on the lawn?

Giancarlo Ambitious Ozone wrote: »

If it were me I'd pick them up.

each one individually

jaffa20 · 11-11-2017 1:44am

fryup wrote: »

each one individually

A garden rake :P

ytpe2r5bxkn0c1 · 11-11-2017 4:43pm

fryup wrote: »

each one individually

You've lost me!

A rake or use the bag on the mower.

beertons · 11-11-2017 6:58pm

Didn't happen for me yesterday or today, too wet. Maybe tomorrow.

Anatom · 13-11-2017 12:17pm

Did mine yesterday. Probably the last one now, given the frost this morning. Still, you never know...

Curly head · 19-11-2017 3:47am

Hopefully last cut was done today

Oldtree · 19-11-2017 7:51pm

Still got leaves to come down, so last cut not done yet. Temps hitting over 10 degrees here so grass still growing.

appledrop · 19-11-2017 8:11pm

We cut ours today so expecting it to be last cut as ground gets quite soggy in winter. Grass usually doesn't grow much more however I think it was last year that was unreal mild + We had to keep cutting it in Dec. Even the roses were still coming out to bloom.

Shefwedfan · 05-12-2017 5:08pm

Just wondering, guy next door going around now a few days on mower. I havent cut my grass in weeks and it hasn't grown....

He does get paid each year to cut the grass around the estate, is he just trying to show he is working still or why would he do it?

I do notice the whole green area is just moss and f**k all grass, would this be the cause of it?

beertons · 05-12-2017 5:56pm

I topped my lawn this evening, not a whole lot of growth left I'd think. It took up a few of the recently fallen leaves too.

my3cents · 05-12-2017 6:50pm

Shefwedfan wrote: »

Just wondering, guy next door going around now a few days on mower. I havent cut my grass in weeks and it hasn't grown....

He does get paid each year to cut the grass around the estate, is he just trying to show he is working still or why would he do it?

I do notice the whole green area is just moss and f**k all grass, would this be the cause of it?

He may be paid for X number of cuts a year so if he doesn't cut he doesn't get paid. I've been out after dark with a torch in October cutting grass working for a contractor just because they were contracted for X number of cuts a year.

Shefwedfan · 05-12-2017 7:19pm

my3cents wrote: »

He may be paid for X number of cuts a year so if he doesn't cut he doesn't get paid. I've been out after dark with a torch in October cutting grass working for a contractor just because they were contracted for X number of cuts a year.

I dont remember but Misses was saying he was looking for extra earlier on in year as he cuts late into the year.....expect to see him trying to up costs next year for the December cutting :P:P:P:P:P

Fr_Dougal · 05-12-2017 9:05pm

I cut my back lawn this evening, expecting that to be the last of the year now.

Harry Palmr · 14-04-2018 10:56am

First cut of the season! last cut was November so five months and probably because of the extended cold temps it was still very manageable. Feels good to have got one done - must mean spring is finally here!

Samuel T. Cogley · 14-04-2018 1:06pm

First one today to. Felt good giving the dandylions a haircut.

happywithlife · 14-04-2018 4:05pm

We did ours yesterday evening ! Great to get out again and it wasn't a complete meadow unlike previous years &#55357;&#56883;

NIMAN · 14-04-2018 5:58pm

My first was a couple of weeks ago, just very high to take top off.

Then a week later put on some 3-in-1 feed, as it was very pale looking (admittedly all the gardens I have seen locally look terrible).

Mine has greened up a good bit already, can see scope for another trim this coming week.

NIMAN · 10-10-2018 7:32pm

So just spent a few hours in and around the gardens.

Lot of leaves had to be cleared as it's been pretty windy up here in Donegal the last few days. Although I probably wasted my time once this next storm comes on Friday I'll have to do it all again.

Also got a cut done. It was the first in a few weeks due to the wet weather, but it was a gorgeous day up here today, so got a rattle at ir. Can't see it being the last of the season, as it's exceptionally mild.

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Harry Palmr · 10-10-2018 7:50pm

Harry Palmr wrote: »

First cut of the season! last cut was November so five months and probably because of the extended cold temps it was still very manageable. Feels good to have got one done - must mean spring is finally here!

Heh, could I have forseen how few cuts I would make this year. Did it today after several dry days.

10-10-2018 7:51pm

Lawns cut this afternoon, mild weather drawing out the growth another few weeks.

beertons · 10-10-2018 7:52pm

How long does it take to cut that? Have you the same out the front?

NIMAN · 10-10-2018 8:12pm

beertons wrote: »

How long does it take to cut that? Have you the same out the front?

Assume that's a question to me?

It takes about 45mins, it used to be less but I traded in the ride-on for a push mower recently. So there's more emptying to do.

The front is thankfully a fair bit smaller!

limnam · 11-10-2018 1:16pm

NIMAN wrote: »

Assume that's a question to me?

It takes about 45mins, it used to be less but I traded in the ride-on for a push mower recently. So there's more emptying to do.

The front is thankfully a fair bit smaller!

What are you using for clearing the leaves?

11-10-2018 1:38pm

Lawn mower is pretty good at gathering leaves. I have a Honda with a double blade so it cuts them up fine but the bag fills really quickly.

Hoof Hearted2 · 11-10-2018 3:34pm

Last cut of the year!?, OMG I CANT WAIT, this is going to be awesome, can someone please let nature know!

NIMAN · 11-10-2018 8:46pm

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Lawn mower is pretty good at gathering leaves. I have a Honda with a double blade so it cuts them up fine but the bag fills really quickly.

Yeah mostly lawnmower for me too.

Although I sometimes blow them roughly to an area, rake them up and dump them in a ditch. Then mow over what remains.

I expect the gardens to be full of leaves again tomorrow after Callum, the git.

ShiverinEskimo · 11-10-2018 9:20pm

Leaves and coffee grinds lads. Best compost there is. Make coffee, mow leaves so they get cut up and put them in a composting bin, drink some more coffee, drink even more coffee, top up the bin with the spent coffee grinds and then drink more coffee. Come next year you'll have yourself some nitrogen rich brown gold for the garden.

Curly head · 26-10-2018 6:24am

Cut mine yesterday. Frost promised so it may be thel last one

staples7 · 26-10-2018 7:41am

Cut late yesterday evening, first time since the dry spell I've noticed a significant slow down. Selling the ride on this weekend and taking a punt on a robot for the new season

May need a few manual cuts in-between but its exercise!

fryup · 26-10-2018 11:07am

cut yesterday as well, cleaned mower deck put away for winter storage hopefully thats it till...valentines day

thekooman · 26-10-2018 12:18pm

hope to cut ours this weekend... but last year the last cut was the first week of December so it will be cut twice in November more than likely.

Curly head · 27-10-2018 8:38am

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NIMAN · 31-10-2018 10:56pm

Cut mine and the neighbours holiday home at the weekend......hopefully that'll be that.

I had noticed a rapid slow down in growth for the last few weeks, so lets hope that continues.

Harry Palmr · 18-11-2018 7:08pm

Did it this afternoon, well I hope I did

ShiverinEskimo · 18-11-2018 8:02pm

Skimmed mine today aswell more to mulch leaves than anything. I'll skim it again when I'm off over Christmas if the weather suits.

NIMAN · 18-11-2018 8:37pm

Was thinking with the dry weather of maybe doing another quick cut tomorrow.

Just to top it slightly before putting away the mower

Rubberchikken · 18-11-2018 8:41pm

We cut ours yesterday. First dryish day in a while.
Will do it again on a dry fine day in december. Truth ge told theres no real last cut here. Like to keep it looking tidy - moss wouldnt bother me.

Spanish Eyes · 18-11-2018 8:48pm

End of October was the last cut here, but have a lovely lad in to do it. Too big a garden for little ole me to do now.

Will not be cut again until March. Grassman goes away for the Winter, great life and he is dead right.

Same for the last five years. We and grass have survived!

NIMAN · 19-11-2018 6:24pm

Got a cut done today, that'll be me til the spring (hopefully).

Can't see any more growth from here on in.

beertons · 19-11-2018 7:15pm

Filled the brown bin this evening, it was more leaves than anything. I'd say I've one more this month in it. And I'll top it again Xmas week.

veetwin · 19-11-2018 8:25pm

Cut my own again this morning. The lawn which normally waterlogs in winter is drier and in better shape now than it is during a normal summer. Fully expect to be cutting again before the new year given the continued mild weather.

secman · 19-11-2018 8:31pm

Topped it yesterday, a good mix of grass and leaves, topped up 2 compost bins with the mixture. Weather permitting .maybe a cut over the Christmas break, rare enough event though. I'll get the ride on serviced over the winter, he'll be far to busy in spring.

Last cut of the year?

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