How Often Should You Mow in North Texas?

Growing season (April–October): weekly

Bermuda and St. Augustine can grow an inch or more per week in peak summer. Weekly mowing keeps the lawn at its best — thick, even, and healthy. It also keeps weeds from seeding, which is half the battle.

Here's what most people don't realize: weekly is cheaper per visit than biweekly. Tall, overgrown grass takes longer to cut, edge, and clean up — so the 'savings' of skipping a week mostly evaporate in the extra labor.

Shoulder seasons (March, November): biweekly works

Growth is slower in early spring and late fall. Biweekly keeps things tidy without paying for cuts the lawn doesn't need yet.

Winter (December–February): as needed

Dormant grass barely grows. Most customers pause mowing entirely or keep a light every-other-week tidy-up. Leaf cleanups matter more than mowing in winter — matted leaves smother turf and invite fungus.

The one-third rule

Lawn science has one golden rule: never cut more than one-third of the blade at once. Scalping stresses the grass, opens it to weeds, and turns it brown. That's why consistency beats intensity — regular cuts at the right height always win over occasional buzz-cuts.