Mowing

Proper mowing practices have an impact on the appearance of your lawn– more than you might think. By following these guidelines, you will make sure that your grass is a cut above the rest.

• Be sure your mower blade is sharp. A sharp blade makes a clean cut of the grass blades, while a dull blade leaves a ragged edge that can encourage disease & insect problems. You should have your mower blades sharpened 3-4 times per growing season.
• Mow your lawn frequently enough that only one-third of the leaf surface is removed at each mowing. Removing more than 1/3 of the leaf surface stresses the grass and leads to the discoloration often seen after mowing.
• Mulching your grass clippings back into your lawn is beneficial to your grass, as long as you mow on a regular basis.
• Mow your lawn at a low cutting height in the spring and gradually increase the cutting height during the growing season.
• Change the direction of your cutting pattern every other mowing-this will help reduce compaction of your lawn from the mower.
• Your grass will spread more rapidly if you keep it cut at a lower height and mow it frequently. Grass will not spread much if left uncut.

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