Can You Mow Artificial Grass?

Short answer: No, you generally cannot mow artificial turf.

Traditional artificial grass or synthetic turf is designed to stay at a fixed height, so mowing isn’t part of normal lawn maintenance. In fact, using a lawn mower on most artificial grass lawns can damage the fibers, disrupt the infill, and reduce the overall lifespan of the surface.

But there’s an important exception.

If you’re working with a hybrid turf system like Natura, you can mow it as you would normally. 

Why You Don’t Mow Traditional Artificial Grass

Most artificial turf systems are built differently from a natural grass lawn.

A typical artificial grass installation includes:

• A compacted base layer
• Synthetic grass blades are made from materials like polyethylene
• Infill to support structure and drainage

Because of this structure, synthetic grass doesn’t grow. There’s no need for mowing, reseeding, or traditional lawn care.

That’s one of the main benefits of artificial grass. For many homeowners, the appeal comes from having a low-maintenance, year-round green lawn without the upkeep of mowing, watering, or applying pesticides.

Instead of mowing, maintenance typically includes:

• Using a leaf blower to remove debris
• Brushing the turf to keep fibers upright
• Rinsing to manage pet waste
• Occasional deep cleaning to prevent odor buildup

While often described as “maintenance-free,” artificial grass still requires ongoing upkeep, especially in high-traffic areas or homes with pets.

The Tradeoff: No Mowing, But No Real Grass

Artificial grass lawns eliminate mowing, but they also eliminate real grass entirely.

For some landscaping projects, that’s the goal. But for others, especially homeowners who prefer the look, the feel, and the environmental benefits of a natural grass lawn, replacing everything with synthetic turf can feel like a big shift.

There are also other considerations:

• Heat retention in direct sunlight
• Maintenance costs over time
• The need for professional installers in many cases
• The use of infill and other materials

That’s where hybrid turf offers a different approach.

A Different Answer: Mowing Hybrid Turf

Natura hybrid turf is designed to work with natural grass, not replace it.

Because of its open, perforated design, grass can grow through the turf if conditions allow. And when that happens, yes, you can mow HYBRID turf. In fact, mowing becomes part of your normal lawn maintenance again.

You’re not mowing the turf itself. You’re mowing the real grass growing through it.

How Mowing Works with Natura

If you choose to seed or already have a natural grass lawn beneath Natura:

• Grass blades grow up through the turf openings
• The turf protects the base of the plant from wear
• You can use a standard lawn mower to maintain the surface

Most lawn mower blades are set above the surface of Natura, but lawn care professionals recommend not cutting grass lower than 3″ tall. At that height, mower blades should clear the hybrid turf by 2″. 

The Balance Between Natural and Synthetic

Hybrid turf sits between two worlds:

• It offers some of the durability and low-maintenance benefits of artificial turf
• While still allowing the look and function of real grass

Instead of choosing between sod and a fully synthetic lawn, Natura allows homeowners to reinforce high-traffic areas while keeping a natural grass lawn where it works.

In areas where grass struggles, Natura covers the surface.
In areas where grass grows, it protects it.

What This Means for Your Yard

If your goal is to eliminate mowing completely, traditional artificial grass may be the right fit.

But if you:

• Prefer a natural grass lawn
• Want to reduce maintenance without removing real grass
• Need a solution for high-traffic areas
• Are looking for a more flexible landscaping approach

Then, Natura hybrid turf offers a different path.

You still get durability.
You still reduce maintenance.
But you don’t lose the ability to mow and maintain a real lawn where it makes sense.