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Mowing Tips to Improve the Look of Your Lawn
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Timing: Determining when to mow should be based on the growth rate of the grass, not on the calendar. To keep your lawn looking at its best, remove only about 1/3 of the leaf blade each time you mow. Another good practice is to change direction with each mowing. This keeps the turf growing in an erect, upright position rather than leaning in the direction it was mowed. It also helps reduce "turf wear" and the possibility of scalping.
Keep Your Blade Sharp: Making sure your rotary mower blade is sharp is the single most important requirement for proper mowing. A dull blade rips and shreds the grass instead of cutting it. Mowing with a dull edge makes the grass susceptible to several problems such as brown leaf tips, diseases, and insects. It sounds like a lot, but a good guide line is to sharpen your mower blade every month.
How High: During the hottest months a higher cut is recommended. It's also a good idea to water your lawn the day before you mow and then try to mow during the coolest part of the day. This minimizes the browning effect of summer mowing and decreases the time it takes the turf to heal.
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