Mowing my Lawn Below 2 Inches!

[@PrincessCutLawnCare]

Now we’re talkin! Time to bring it down a few more notches now!

[@PacificNorthwestLawns]

Um... nah. 🤣🤣 Maybe one day. 👊🏼

[@vince3871]

2 1/4” , your yard is looking good, your hard work is paying off

[@PacificNorthwestLawns]

Thanks Vince 👊🏼

[@LawnNOrder]

Awesome video angles on this one, very cool. I like to go around 2.25 to 2.75” in the fall and winter. 😎🌴👊

[@PacificNorthwestLawns]

Thanks bud. 👊🏼

[@donf1526]

Looks great Nate. I'm just above you in Yelm, WA. and I'm 100% PRG as well. I keep mine at 2" currently - that's my sweet spot for our area.

[@PacificNorthwestLawns]

Yeah you're about 100 miles north but you're right. The 2 inch area is definitely the sweet spot.

[@liveyourbestlawn]

Lowering my height of cut is a goal for next year. Right now I'm at 3in with a lawn that's mostly KBG/PRG

[@PacificNorthwestLawns]

It's a little nerve racking at first.. 😬

[@ryhi872]

2.25” most the time did 2.75” in the summer. I have the same rust going on in mine right now. Today was the first time I’d noticed it after all the rain the last couple weeks.

[@PacificNorthwestLawns]

It's kinda a bummer with the rust but not much you can do about the rain. Fortunately it just grows out.

[@alceja3522]

Man that PRG looks fantastic !! I just seeded my front yard with Rye 13 days ago. It’s coming in nicely

[@PacificNorthwestLawns]

It does. I really like it. It's the PRG from GCI Turf. Unfortunately Pete wasn't able to get any this year. Hopefully next year so I can overseed with it.

[@brycecarver991]

Hello from Tri Cities, WA. After scalping and overseeding this fall I have kept it green at 1.5”… the true test will come during the hot summer weeks where it’s consistently 100+ degrees with no rains in sight for months. Technically dessert on this side of eastern Washington.

[@PacificNorthwestLawns]

That's definitely the true test. 👍🏼

[@vonrickter]

Your making me jealous lowered it to the lowest setting over time and now week 3 into my KBG overseed I cant wait to mow gonna give it a few more weeks. I plant to keep it around 2 inch.

[@PacificNorthwestLawns]

KBG looks pretty good at any height 😎

[@PNWLawnGuy]

I’m really liking the 1.75”! Your lawn looks 🔥 at that height and think you should see how it does next year at that height too

[@PacificNorthwestLawns]

I think I might just try that. 👍🏻

[@shadylawndude9488]

Looks great! I like to keep my PRG at 1-1.5inches I am going to work it down lower to .75 once I get a reel mower

[@PacificNorthwestLawns]

Nice. I’d probably try it but I just can’t commit to the time it takes to reel mow. Especially with as much as it rains here.

[@shadylawndude9488]

I totally understand what you mean it’s tough up here when it’s raining. Right now I cut it about 3 to 4 times a week. So at least I’m conditioned for reel mowing frequency But this could get really interesting if it’s raining

[@PacificNorthwestLawns]

The rain has already started here. It usually holds out until late October

[@shadylawndude9488]

@@PacificNorthwestLawns yeah me too. We had a ton last week from the same system you got. I’m here in Lake Tapps near Sumner and Bonney Lake. Tons of rain

[@golddigger9326]

Reel mowers don't care if it's raining or if the grass is wet , gas powered rotary weed whackers now that's a different story

[@GirLzLawn]

Your lawn is look really good.

[@PacificNorthwestLawns]

Thanks 👊🏼

[@tonyschmidt349]

That grass looks super delicious . . . great payoff from the last year+ of work! I mowed my PRG at about 3.5 this year as experiment. I notched it down to 2.5", overseeded and sprayed generic Tenacity to see what it would do to my growing creeping bentgrass problem. About 2 weeks in and those bentgrass spots are slowly turning white. Hoping to be able to salvage my PRG crop without a reno. Kind of exciting that it looks to be working.

[@PacificNorthwestLawns]

That bentgrass will probably need 2 or 3 apps to really get rid of it. That stuff sucks.

[@tonyschmidt349]

@@PacificNorthwestLawns yeah, trying to decide when my next app will be. If i do it after 2 weeks, will it affect my reseeding germination (I see a lot of growth already)

[@PacificNorthwestLawns]

@@tonyschmidt349 I don't recall how long you're supposed to wait. It should say in the label.

[@coachkevin6229]

Looks fantastic!!! Cutting my KBG at 2 1/4 most of the year in Metro Detroit and it looks pretty good. I’m thinking of going down another notch too but hesitated because I didn’t want to scalp it.

[@PacificNorthwestLawns]

Try it! I think you'll be surprised how well it looks.

[@greenM1221]

From when seeded that lawn to now. Wow very nice color and thick. I think I’m mowing just under 3” Fescue/KBG. Want to go even lower. We’ll see. Nice lawn very nice.

[@PacificNorthwestLawns]

Thanks. I've seen Fescue mowed down to 2.25 I think. Justin keeps his down around that. Check out The Lawn Whisperer.

[@greenM1221]

@@PacificNorthwestLawns I subscribed to his channel a couple weeks ago. Thank you

[@PacificNorthwestLawns]

Justin is great. One of my favorite channels to watch 👍🏻

[@DaddingAllDay]

Give me 3.25” in the spring and fall, 4” in the summer. Keeps the fescue looking really nice all year.

[@PacificNorthwestLawns]

With fescue I'd completely agree Chuck! 👍🏼

[@richardharwell]

I just cut my newly seeded RPR at 1.5 with the reel. Its 5 weeks old. I want to be at 1 inch to 3/4 inch by next spring. Your yard looks great a little lower.

[@PacificNorthwestLawns]

Thanks Richard 😎

[@frankieb8974]

That reno work looks great!

[@PacificNorthwestLawns]

Thanks Frankie 👍🏻

[@brandonhyden9454]

I’am going to try my TTTF/KBG at 2” this winter down from 3.5” over the summer.

[@PacificNorthwestLawns]

I wouldn't try TTTF much lower than that but it'll probably be just fine at 2"

[@obryan240]

I keep my honda mower on the second from shortest setting to keep my dandelion farm of a yard looking halfway presentable.

[@PacificNorthwestLawns]

🤣

[@ronwright9050]

Hi Nate-Lawn is looking great. This year I kept the KBG at 3 1/2, but thinking of going lower next season.

[@PacificNorthwestLawns]

Give it a shot. I think you'll like it.

[@TheLawnShark]

Looks great! Once mine is mature I’ll take it down to 1/2 to 3/4 inch

[@PacificNorthwestLawns]

Thanks Dino 👊🏼

[@happymowclothing3177]

Happy Mow, Happy Bro.

[@PacificNorthwestLawns]

👊🏼

[@TheLawnMentor]

Looking good, Nate! I’m keeping my lawn at 3.25” with my Timemaster and SR this year

[@PacificNorthwestLawns]

That was too tall for my liking mostly because with the weather here it would get really tall and lay over a lot.

[@TheLawnMentor]

@@PacificNorthwestLawns the TTTF in my lawn loves it. But the fine fescue on the other hand, lays down. Another reason I want to convert the whole lawn to TTTF next year!

[@NextLevelLawnCare]

That's what I've been cutting mine at since spring. I do like the lower tighter look I get from the 1.75 in. I went down to 1.25 once and it scalped a few spots. I need to do some leveling but don't think I'll be able to this year.

[@PacificNorthwestLawns]

I may try 1.25 but I'm pretty sure I'll scalp at that point

[@NextLevelLawnCare]

@@PacificNorthwestLawns i was ok with getting into the crown a bit, but i hit dirt a couple times haha.

[@PacificNorthwestLawns]

@@NextLevelLawnCare 😬

[@UrbanDadLife2024]

i've been mowing my TTTF / KBG front lawn at between 1.75 and 2.25 with my SR - i love how it looks, the TTTF doesn't mind it and i had zero fungus issues on it this summer...

[@PacificNorthwestLawns]

Nice. I took my backyard down to 1.75 also and it's prg/kbg. I'm going to see how that does as well. Little more bumpy back there though.

[@UrbanDadLife2024]

@@PacificNorthwestLawns i just overseeded Barenbrug Turf Blue pro KBG w/RPR into it and it looks great...

[@jamzach4]

Lawn looks ridiculous Nate !!! Wowwwww is that thick and deep green !! 3 1/2” - 4”” in the summer and 2 3/4” - 3”” in the winter for my TTTF. You’ve really got me thinking about renovating to PRG….

[@PacificNorthwestLawns]

😁 Thanks Scott. 👊🏼

[@MikeHaddadLawnAddictions]

Looking good nate

[@PacificNorthwestLawns]

Thanks Mike 👊🏼

[@tonybowman32]

I was cutting my whole lawn at 3 inches. I got the back lawn down to 2 inches now and I’m gonna keep that at that height. I overseeded it with RPR rye.

[@PacificNorthwestLawns]

Nice. I bet it looks just a little better that way.

[@tonybowman32]

@@PacificNorthwestLawns yes sir it does!

[@pitbull004]

I use a Honda lawn mower and cut at 2.5 but at 2 it scalps the lawn. Wish it had a 2.25 setting. PNW guy here and enjoy watching your channel. I've learned a lot and can't wait to use the N-xt liquid fertilizer products!! Thank you!!

[@PacificNorthwestLawns]

Try setting just the front wheels down a notch. That sometimes drops it half of what it would.

[@pitbull004]

@@PacificNorthwestLawns Ahh good idea and will try that. Thank you!

[@michaellord1389]

1 inch or so with my toro rotary. No more reel mowing, especially with leaf season approaching.

[@PacificNorthwestLawns]

The Super Recycler goes down to 1.25 but I think I'll scalp a few places if I push it that far. I doubt I'll even try it.

[@kove]

So begins the beginning of you path to reel mowing it! 🔥

[@PacificNorthwestLawns]

🤣 Won't happen

[@pnwmike3415]

Looks good couple more mows at that height will make it look and feel more enjoyable i cut mine at 2 inches but lots of bumps and hills in my yard lower the better 😀

[@PacificNorthwestLawns]

I probably won't go any lower.

[@mikemeskel]

Anything lower than 2 inches, I end up scalping since my lawn is pretty bumpy. I have a TF/KBG/PR blend. Many of the pros suggest cutting tall, but I just think it looks messy up close. Been cutting at about 3 inches this summer, but I’m trying about 2.5 inches since it is getting cooler.

[@PacificNorthwestLawns]

That makes sense really. Even 2.5 probably looks really nice.

[@MyGreenLawn2019]

My self also. I have turf type tall fescue and since my yard isnt perfectly flat, I can scalp it at 2 1/4 - So I normally but at 2 3/4 to 3 inches. Now taller grass stripes nicer, but shorter grass can look really clean and nice!

[@PacificNorthwestLawns]

I keep mine at 2 1/4 normally.

[@danielslawncare]

Awesome video man, I just found your channel. I started my own not too long ago. Once I reach 1k subs, my dad said he will look at upgrading my mower which would be sweet. You got an amazing lawn too!

[@PacificNorthwestLawns]

That's awesome. Just stay persistent, you'll get to that 1k quicker than you think.

[@harperexplores9349]

I cut at 1.5” on my new Kentucky Blue lawn. I will have to raise it in the summer with my hot summers in the North of Sacramento Valley Heat.

[@PacificNorthwestLawns]

Definitely a good idea in the heat.

[@marshallhoux7987]

I keep mine at 3 1/4 inches in the summer and I take mine down to two and three quarter and my last cut for winter I go down to two and quarter

[@PacificNorthwestLawns]

That's what I used to do. I'm going to try this for a while. Maybe go back to 2.25 next summer.

[@theperfectcutlawncare]

Looking good Nate. Editing too👍🏽. Time to start reel mowing 🙃

[@PacificNorthwestLawns]

Thanks bud but the reel mowing isn't gonna happen..😁

[@Striperman]

Right now my dirt is at an 1/8" of an inch :). All kidding around your carpet is looking amazing. When will you be shampooing it lol. Looks great Nate.

[@PacificNorthwestLawns]

😁 Time to cover that dirt layer bud!

[@Walshslandscaping]

great video man

[@PacificNorthwestLawns]

Thanks Anthony 👊🏼

[@scottierace7557]

Damm that looks good man.. 🤙

[@PacificNorthwestLawns]

Thanks Scottie 👊🏼

[@MyGreenLawn2019]

New subscriber here. Love the channel looking forward to going through your videos. Man inch 3/4 lol Im sure my turf type tall fescue would not like it! lol besides, my yard is not flat enough, sometimes I can scalp it even at 2 1/4. I usually cut mine at 3 inches and sometimes 2 3/4

[@PacificNorthwestLawns]

Welcome. Hopefully I'll get the videos coming again here soon. Kinda in a holding pattern due to winter 😎

[@MyGreenLawn2019]

@@PacificNorthwestLawns LOL Im with ya. Im trying to post some stuff but I miss my lawn care! Check my vids out if you get a chance, Im going through you stuff right now! lol

[@86HellCat831]

You can cut perennial at 1/2 inch easily.

[@PacificNorthwestLawns]

You can but it becomes a lot of extra work.

[@86HellCat831]

@@PacificNorthwestLawns yes… reel mowing twice a week

[@novalifestyle6388]

Nice

[@PacificNorthwestLawns]

Thank you 😊

[@harperexplores9349]

I can’t believe I missed this video. Are you in Washington or Oregon?

[@PacificNorthwestLawns]

I'm in Washington just north of Portland about 25 minutes

[@susieclay3562]

What do you use for pre emergent?

[@PacificNorthwestLawns]

Prodiamine WDG. kzbin.info/www/bejne/h2W6dJ6pbLagjqs

[@susieclay3562]

Thanks

[@davidhires7403]

I’m a 5/8” reel mower guy

[@PacificNorthwestLawns]

That takes more commitment than I want to do. 😁