MOWING
MOWING HINTS
Be
a
grass cycler. Returning clippings to the lawn recycles
plant nutrients and builds organic content
in the soil.
Mow
frequently enough so that you don't remove more than
1/3 of the length of the grass blades.
Frequent mowing thickens
the lawn and reduces the
lawn shock and disease incidence.
It
is necessary to mow more frequently with a mulching mower
than a conventional mower.
Raise
your mowing height as temperatures increase. This will allow
the plant to better cool itself, thus
conserving water.
Never
cut below 2 1/2 inches. Most grasses do best when kept
between 2 1/2 - 3 1/2 inches. Zoysia should
be kept around 1 1/2
inches throughout the
growing season. Mowing at the proper height
will help to minimize the weed invasion,
especially in hot weather.
Sharpen
the mower blade frequently, at least 2- 4 times each growing
season. A clean cut heals more quickly; a
ragged cut encourages disease.
Do
not mulch up leaves with a mower. Use a rake or a blower to clear
the lawn prior to mowing
GRASS CYCLING
Grass cycling
returns nutrients to the soil
Clippings
wont damage your lawn when you mow regularly and at the
proper height.
Clippings
don't cause thatch, which is actually a thick buildup of roots.
Grass cycling
doesn't spread lawn diseases. Disease spores are present
whether clippings are removed or not.
All
mowers can grass cycle. Simply remove the your mowers collection
bag. Many manufacturers have attachments or
special designs that improve
a mowers grass cycling
performance
Keep
your mower blade sharp and adjusted to the proper cutting height.
Cut
when the grass is dry, and mow often enough that you never remove
more than 1/3 of the lawn height each
cutting.
You
may have to mow every four days when your lawn is growing fast,
But once every ten days may be sufficient
when turf is growing slowly.
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