Does proper mowing frequency involve leaving at least two-thirds of the leaves uncut?

• A. True
• B. False
• C. It depends on grass species
• D. It depends on season

Answer: (B)

In mowing turf, the goal is to remove a moderate portion of the leaf blade each time to keep the canopy healthy and uniform. A common guideline is to cut off about one-third of the blade with each mowing. Leaving two-thirds uncut would mean removing too little tissue, which can lead to slower recovery, uneven growth, shading of lower leaves, and potential stress or thatch buildup. So the statement is not correct. While grass species and season influence how often you mow, the principle of removing roughly a third of the blade each time holds across typical turf management.