| Proper mowing practices are critical to
the appearance of your lawn. If you follow these general guidelines, you
can increase the health, appearance and life of your lawn: - Make sure your mower blade is sharp. A lawn mowed with a dull blade appears gray shortly after mowing. The tips of grass blades also will turn brown within 48 hours. - The Rule of One-Third says cut the lawn often enough to remove no more that 1/3 of the grass blade. This helps avoid scalping, which puts the grass under stress, and reduces its vigor. Sharp mower blades = Clean cut lawn Mowing at the correct height also shades the soil, keeping temperatures lower for optimum growth. Check the recommended mowing height for your lawn. A common mistake with tall fescue lawns is mowing too short---this can destroy your lawn! |
