Why it makes sense to cut the grass short at the end of the season

Short grass is a bad idea most of the growing season, but cutting it lower has one main advantage as the season ends.
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When to cut new grass from seed – this is how long freshly sown grass should be before its first mow

So, six to eight weeks from sowing is a good guideline, but make sure new grass from seed is long enough before you cut it for the first time. Get your hands on a good lawn mower to make life easier, ...