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Stop mowing when your grass stops growing, typically in November for cool-season lawns in Colorado. Your final cut should be shorter than usual, around two inches tall. This helps prevent winter diseases and prepares your lawn for dormancy.

Grasscycle by removing your mower bag and letting clippings cover your lawn. This returns free nutrients to the soil. Also mow high (3 to 3.5 inches), water deeply but less often, and mulch fall leaves instead of bagging them.

Cool-season fescue blends work well in Severance's climate. For shady spots, look for shade-tolerant fine fescue mixes. The best time to overseed is early fall when soil stays warm but air cools down, giving seeds ideal conditions to establish strong roots.

Never cut more than one-third of your grass blade height at once. Removing too much stresses the lawn and weakens roots. For most cool-season grasses in Colorado, keep your mowing height around 3 to 3.5 inches for healthier, more resilient turf.

Many Colorado municipalities offer rebate programs for replacing turfgrass with drought-tolerant alternatives. Check with Severance or Weld County for current water conservation incentives. These programs help reduce water use while lowering long-term yard maintenance costs.