The only reason we went so short is because we are moving to Connecticut and our new house is in a very wooded area. So ticks are a real threat. Since we don’t have a lot of experience dealing with ticks we decided to cut it short so we can better see them.

Ticks are a very local issue, but there should be lots of resources for where you moved.

If you see opossums it’s a reassurance because their immune to ticks and actively seek them out to eat while they’re in trees. Doesn’t mean there are ticks around, just means if there were the opossumes are likely keeping them out of the trees.

But what’s gonna really suck is plants. Seeds and burrs are going to get all tangled up because there’s all types of interesting smells in those woodsy areas. That’s why I cut short in the spring and fall. Gives time to grow back for the coldest/hottest.

If she’s used to Texas summers tho, I’m sure Connecticut will be bearable lol.