I like to talk to folks a lot about proper lawn care technique. This includes watering, fertilizing, weed control and insect control. But the most important of all lawn care tasks is the actual weekly lawn cutting or mowing.
With that in mind, here are some basic, but very important lawn care tips in regards to lawn cutting.
Mow The Grass Taller Rather Than Shorter
Leading off my general lawn mowing tips is the actual cutting and mowing height. This one is by far the most important. If you cut the grass too short, you remove too much of the grass blade's surface, thus disturbing the process of photosynthesis. If the plant cannot create its own food properly, it will decline or die.
The best advice is to mow your lawn as tall as possible all year long. If you are unsure about the exact setting on your lawn mower, then set it to the highest or second highest setting and leave it there all the time. This ensures safety for your grass when cutting.
Having A Sharp Mower Blade
Now that we have the height issue straight, let's look into the actual blade. You see, a dull mower blade will rip the grass or shred it instead of clean cutting. Ripped and frayed grass blades turn brown, giving the overall lawn an unhealthy appearance.
The most important piece of advice along these lines is to get out now and get your blade sharpened. If you cannot sharpen your own mower blade, then head off to your local shop this weekend and have them to it for you. It should not cost more than ten dollars and only needs to be done about once per year.
Weekly Mowing A Must
This is the final tip for cutting your lawn, but certainly not the least important. I have seen so many people who neglect their cutting and their lawns suffer. It is important to cut the lawn every single week during the growing season. If you miss a week, the grass blades get too long and then when you cut them, you remove too much at one time and this weakens the turf. You should never miss a cutting; never!
It's nearly spring and now is the time to think about getting your mower in shape and ready for the first cutting of the year. Remember, cutting is fun, especially cutting a nice green lawn! - 20765
With that in mind, here are some basic, but very important lawn care tips in regards to lawn cutting.
Mow The Grass Taller Rather Than Shorter
Leading off my general lawn mowing tips is the actual cutting and mowing height. This one is by far the most important. If you cut the grass too short, you remove too much of the grass blade's surface, thus disturbing the process of photosynthesis. If the plant cannot create its own food properly, it will decline or die.
The best advice is to mow your lawn as tall as possible all year long. If you are unsure about the exact setting on your lawn mower, then set it to the highest or second highest setting and leave it there all the time. This ensures safety for your grass when cutting.
Having A Sharp Mower Blade
Now that we have the height issue straight, let's look into the actual blade. You see, a dull mower blade will rip the grass or shred it instead of clean cutting. Ripped and frayed grass blades turn brown, giving the overall lawn an unhealthy appearance.
The most important piece of advice along these lines is to get out now and get your blade sharpened. If you cannot sharpen your own mower blade, then head off to your local shop this weekend and have them to it for you. It should not cost more than ten dollars and only needs to be done about once per year.
Weekly Mowing A Must
This is the final tip for cutting your lawn, but certainly not the least important. I have seen so many people who neglect their cutting and their lawns suffer. It is important to cut the lawn every single week during the growing season. If you miss a week, the grass blades get too long and then when you cut them, you remove too much at one time and this weakens the turf. You should never miss a cutting; never!
It's nearly spring and now is the time to think about getting your mower in shape and ready for the first cutting of the year. Remember, cutting is fun, especially cutting a nice green lawn! - 20765
About the Author:
Rick has been working in the lawn and landscape industry since the age of 16. He talks about lawn care and gives free tips on his blogs, Lawn Services Illinois and Georgia Lawn Services.
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