[QUOTE 2499037, member: 9609"]may be one council is just a little more environmentally switched on; longer grass is a win win situation, longer grass is better habitat for insects which is an excellent natural food source for birds, and there are a few side benefits such as less pollution and lower costs - well done the council that leaves it longer.
If we all Raised the cutter hight of our mowers by one notch it would make quite a difference[/quote]
Our Local council cuts the grass on our cricket outfield about 2.5in long and have the cheek to charge us £1000 for the privilege. We maintain the square so at least that is decent unlike most other of the local squares that are council maintained and are borderline unplayable and/or dangerous.