Quick answer
Most Los Angeles lawns should be mowed once a week from spring through fall and every two weeks in winter. Never cut more than one-third of the grass blade at a time — if the lawn grows faster, mow more often rather than cutting lower.
Mowing schedule by season
Grass in Southern California grows fastest when days are long and warm. In winter, growth slows down but rarely stops completely.
- Spring (March–May): weekly
- Summer (June–September): weekly
- Fall (October–November): weekly or every 10 days
- Winter (December–February): every two weeks
Your grass type matters
Many LA lawns are warm-season grasses like Bermuda, St. Augustine, or Kikuyu. They grow aggressively in summer and slow way down in cooler months.
Tall fescue, a common cool-season grass, keeps growing more steadily through the year and is usually kept taller.
The one-third rule
Cutting off more than a third of the blade at once stresses grass and can turn it yellow or brown — especially in summer heat. Skipping visits and then cutting very short is one of the most common reasons LA lawns look burnt.
Taller grass also shades the soil, which helps it hold water longer.
Signs you need to mow more often
Watch for these:
- Clumps of clippings left on the lawn after mowing
- Grass looks pale or brown right after a cut
- Seed heads showing on the grass
- Edges growing over sidewalks between visits
Common questions
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