Scalping your lawn

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Scalping your lawn sounds a little dramatic for what is really just a good spring “haircut” for your lawn at the end of winter. What IS scalping my lawn?

A scalping cut

Scalping your lawn just means that you are removing the top layer of dormant (not dead) grass at the end of winter. Removing this layer allows for your lawn to warm up as the spring weather arrives. Warmer soil allows for grass to green up faster!

How low do I go?

According to our own #askpaul … you can mow as low as you feel comfortable. As long as you don’t mow all the way down to the dirt, you are good! When dealing with Bermuda and Zoysia in our region of the South, you are pretty safe to mow low. Don’t forget to bag your clippings!

When is the best time to scalp my lawn? 

Wait until the last of the sub-freezing temperatures to pass. If you scalp too early, your tender grass stems will be exposed to extreme cold. The best time for scalping in our region is middle to late February. 

Think of scalping your lawn like good skin care. You are removing all of the tough layers of thatch that have built up over the cold winter. Scalping is preparing your lawn for the spring sun and new growth that is lurking just under the soil. 

Less thatch means more light on the grass. More light means warmer soil. Warmer soil means stronger grass that greens earlier!

Your healthy lawn is just waiting underneath! 

Scalping your lawn is just one part of having a beautiful lawn. Keeping your lawn beautiful is a year round job and we are here to help. Your lawn and landscape are a huge part of the investment of your home. Our certified lawn technicians serve North Mississippi and the Memphis, Tennessee areas. You can easily spot our licensed and trained employees in their Lawn and Pest Solutions trucks. Contact us here to get a quote on your lawn. We are available 24/7 by messaging us on our website, texting, or emailing us. You can always call Lawn and Pest Solutions just by clicking this link. 

Here are some quick tips for scalping your lawn:

  • Sharpen the blades on your lawnmower. Dull blades damage grass and expose it to diseases.
  • Scalp when your lawn is pretty dry. Mud covered grass stems don’t get enough sunlight.
  • Bag up your clippings from scalping. Debris left on your lawn is basically an undoing of the scalping.
  • Don’t forget to use the clippings in your compost pile.

Scalping your lawn is just one part of having a beautiful lawn. Keeping your lawn beautiful is a year round job and we are here to help. Your lawn and landscape are a huge part of the investment of your home. Our certified lawn technicians serve North Mississippi and the Memphis, Tennessee areas. You can easily spot our licensed and trained employees in their Lawn and Pest Solutions trucks.

Learn more about the #lpsdifference and contact us here to get a quote on your lawn. We are available 24/7 by messaging us on our website, texting, or emailing us. You can always call Lawn and Pest Solutions just by clicking this link.