When to Mow the Lawn in Finland
The first mowing is typically needed in late May or early June. Grass starts growing actively after the snow melts and the first warm days arrive.
Season in Kanta-Häme
Growth peak — June and early July. In rainy weather grass can grow 5-7 cm per week. If you skip two weeks — it is no longer a lawn, it is a meadow.
Mid-to-late summer — growth slows. August is more relaxed.
Last mowing — late September, sometimes early October. Grass should go into winter at 5-7 cm height — not shorter.
How often to mow
For a good lawn: every 7-10 days in June-July, every 10-14 days in August-September.
If the goal is just "not a meadow": every two weeks is enough for most plots.
Overgrown plot
If the lawn has not been mowed for over a month, the first cut takes 2-3 times longer. You also cannot cut more than one-third at once — the grass stresses and yellows. Multiple passes are needed.
We will tell you the price honestly before we start.
Regular maintenance is easier and cheaper than fighting a jungle once a month.
Mowing is one part of the yearly cycle; what needs doing in each season is collected separately.
Tell us the size of the plot and the address and we will quote a price and agree an interval.
Frequently asked questions
When does mowing season start in Finland?▾
The first cut is usually needed in late May or early June. Grass starts growing strongly as soon as the snow has melted and the first warm days arrive.
How often should a lawn be mowed?▾
For a good lawn, every 7-10 days in June and July and every 10-14 days in August and September. If the goal is simply not to have a meadow, every two weeks is enough for most plots.
When is the last mow of the year?▾
Late September, sometimes early October, before the first frosts. Grass should go into winter at 5-7 cm: cut shorter it takes frost damage, left longer it flattens under the snow.
What if the lawn has been left for a long time?▾
A plot not mowed for over a month takes 2-3 times longer on the first cut, because the grass is high and the work goes slowly. You also cannot remove more than a third of the height at once without the grass yellowing, so it takes several passes.
What should be done with the cuttings?▾
Leaving them in place is fine if the layer is thin: they break down and return nutrients. Composting is the better option for a tidy plot. Taking them away makes sense for large volumes, but it adds work and time.
Need a hand?
Tell us the job, the address and when suits you — we reply within the hour with an estimate.
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Phone service is in Russian: +358 44 928 5010