Scalping your lawn means mowing your lawn down to 1″ and removing the dormant layer. Warm season lawns should be scalped once a year in the spring (March). This will help to decrease thatch, improve spring green-up, help control spring weeds, and improve the appearance of your lawn all season.
How to Scalp
- Make sure your mower blade is sharp. This way you are cutting instead of tearing the grass blade.
- Bag your clippings. Although we recommend mulching your clippings with regular weekly maintenance, you should always bag your clippings when scalping.
- Set your mower height down to 1″ or the lowest setting. Some mowers may not go down to 1″.
- Scalp your lawn in two different directions. This will give you a more consistent cut.
Cool season lawns (Fescue lawns) should NOT be scalped in the spring. Fescue lawns should be maintained at a height of 3″ to 4″ year-round.
Give your lawn the boost it needs to look its best this year. Scalp your lawn today!
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