season when grasses grow very fast, they must be mowed often. During the drier months, growth is
slower and mowing is needed less often.
 Natural rate and type of growth also affects mowing frequency. Rapid growing grasses like
Bermuda grass must be mowed more often than slow growing grasses such as Zoysia and Bahia grass.
Suggested mowing heights and frequencies for various lawn grasses in the Virgin Islands are listed below.
 Pest control on lawns should be done with a great deal of care because pesticides can add extra
stress through chemical damage. Once a pest problem has been diagnosed, treat it promptly following
recommendations from our Extension Pest Management program (809-778-0246).



 SUGGESTED MOWING HEIGHTS AND FREQUENCIES
 For Lawn Grasses in the Virgin Islands*


 Grass Height (inches) Frequency (days)


 Hurricane 1/2 I 7- 10

 Bermuda:

 Common 1/2 I 7- 10

 All Others 1/2 3/4 7- 10

 Bahia 2-3 10- 14

 St. Augustine 2 3 7- 10

 Zoysia 3/4- I 10 14

 Centipede I 1/2 2 10 14

*These are general guidelines under normal weather conditions.