Lawn Mowing Recommendations

Following a few important lawn mowing procedures can make a huge difference in the look and health of your yard, so before you start up that mower read over these recommendations.

During the fastest growing periods in the spring and fall it is a good idea to mow often enough that you only remove 1/3 of the blade at a time.  Mowing about twice a week is a good schedule to follow while the grass is growing quickly.  If you wait too long in between cuts and you take off too much this causes major shock and damage to the grass.  Cutting away too much grass at a time causes dried out soil, drought effects, weeds growing faster and stronger without the shade of the grass plant, dehydration, and reduced chlorophyll which is used to produce energy for the roots.  All of these strains on the plant require more energy to recover from the shock.

During the hot summer months raise your mower and cut the grass at a higher height to help the plant retain more water and to shade the soil from becoming too dry.  The grass does not grow as quickly and strongly so frequent mowing is not necessary but the same 1/3 rule applies.