If you stop mowing your lawn, will the grass still spread? The answer is yes, but the results may not be what you expect.
In the short term, grass does grow quickly and spread in uncut areas. However, without cutting or trimming to keep it healthy and prevent weeds from growing taller than the grass blades, your lawn’s condition could deteriorate over time.
Longer pitch grass won’t restrain weed growth like regularly mowed turfgrass. This can lead to an unmanaged look of uncontrolled plant species mixed among the grasses. It’s also possible for some areas to become sparsely populated with mostly weeds due to lack of maintenance practices such as fertilizing or aerating.
If you decide to forgo the traditional lawn care schedule that most homeowners follow, consider implementing sustainable alternatives like overseeding and cultivating indigenous plants which are adapted to local climates and soil conditions. It’s also important to develop a plan for controlling potential weeds without using harmful chemicals or herbicides that Greenpeace warns can produce major environmental risks if misused. Ultimately, if you choose not to cut your grass and just let it grow wild, there are trade-offs between the beauty and health of your lawn versus convenience and cost savings associated with skipping regular cutting duties—but it can be done!