Mowing is more important to your lawn than you may think. Here are three mowing tips to keep your grass as healthy as possible during the summer heat.
Mower pattern matters.
By changing the mowing pattern each time, can help avoid producing ruts in the lawn. This is because grass tends to lean towards the direction you mow. When you alternate the pattern, the grass will grow more upright.
Sharpen your mower blades.
Mower blades should be sharpened at least once a year depending on use. Mowing will dull blades with result with the ends of your grass being jagged and makes the grass more likely to be exposed to diseases and other issues. With a sharpened blade, you will have a crisp cut.
The best solution is to bring your blades in for sharpening in both the spring and fall. Lawn Cutters in Hopkinsville does blade sharpening on site. After mowing, homeowners are encouraged to examine the grass to see if the mower is cutting cleanly.
No more bagging clippings.
Bagging the clippings is not necessary. In fact, leaving the clippings on the grass will give the lawn the necessary nutrients to thrive. According to the DIY Network, “Grass clippings can provide up to 25 percent of your lawn’s fertilizer needs, so you’ll save some dough on fertilizer, too.”
Still have questions about lawn care? Talk to the professionals at Lawn Cutters in Hopkinsville for tips and tricks to getting your lawn that lush green look in no time.