The pros say mid-morning is the best time to mow. If you start too early, there will still be dew on the grass that will make your lawn mower work harder and cause clumps of wet grass to accumulate on the mower and on your yard. Wait until that dew has dried and then have at it.

When should you start to cut your lawn?

It’s best to wait until the grass has grown over three inches in length until mowing for the first time to allow it time to build up strength.

When should you start mowing in the spring?

• Wait until temperatures have been consistently reaching at least 40 degrees Fahrenheit. Trying to cut grass that hasn’t fully thawed from its winter nap can damage the tender blades.
• Make sure your grass is dry. …
• Determine that your grass has reached the proper height.