Warning over what happens if you stop mowing your lawn too soon this year

Autumn often signals the end of many tasks - leading some to believe this includes lawn maintenance.

However, experts warn that halting mowing too early can negatively impact your grass's health, leading to issues such as fungal growth and pest infestations. According to Mowers Direct: "If your grass is still growing, then it still needs to be mowed and maintained, even into the fall - even after the first light snowfall."

Determining when to stop caring for your lawn depends on the type of grass you have. Cool-season grasses, common in northern Europe, grow more actively in spring and fall, while warm-season grasses, found in southern regions, thrive in summer. Mowers Direct explains: "Cool-season grasses grow more actively in the spring and fall, while warm-season grasses grow more actively in the summer.

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"In general, once the air temperature consistently stays below 60 degrees around warm-season grasses and 50 degrees around cool-season grasses, then it's good to consider putting away that mower." This could mean mowing into late November, even if temperatures briefly dip before rising again, reports .

Experts are dishing out some top tips for lawn care, cautioning against giving your grass a too-close shave. "It's good to never cut grass down by more than a third of its height at one time," the pros at Mowers Direct advise. They suggest a gradual approach to trimming your turf as the mercury falls, aiming for about two-inch stems on your last mow before winter sets in.