# The Ideal Height, Width of your Lawn

## Height of the Lawn

If you have a lawn that is 2 feet wide, 3 feet tall and needs to be mowed every other week, then the ideal height is 3 feet. If your lawn is 1 foot wide, 2 feet tall and needs to be mowed every two weeks, the ideal height would be 2 feet. Mowing at a higher or lower height may result in too much or too little turf being cleared respectively. The frequency of mowing also depends on the variety of grass and its condition.

## Width of the Lawn

The width of your lawn is important, as it affects how much mowing you'll need to do. A lawn that's too wide will require more passes over the same area than a lawn that's narrower. The ideal width for a lawn is about one-and-a-half times its height.

The frequency of mowing also depends on the width of the lawn and its length. A lawn that's twice as wide will need to be mowed about twice as often as a lawn that's one-third the width. If you are looking for a [lawn mowing services](https://edenapp.com/lawn/care/mowing/), please consider Eden.


### Ideal Grass Types and Heights

When should you mow your lawn? The ideal height, width and how often all depend on the type of grass you have. Here’s a look at all the grass types and their ideal mowing heights, widths and frequency.

Type of Grass Ideal Mowing Height (in.) Ideal Mowing Width (in.) Ideal Mowing Frequency (times/week)

Bermudagrass 1-1/2 to 2 3-4 weekly Broadleaf 1-1/2 to 2 3-4 weekly Bluegrass 1-3/4 to 2 1-2 weekly. If you have Bermuda or broadleaf grass, mow them at 1-1/2 to 2 inches high and wide. If you have bluegrass, mow it at 1-3/4 to 2 inches high and wide.