Nov 6, 2024
Complete guide to Lawn Maintenance
The single biggest factor affecting your lawn’s health and appearence is management practices. Follow these simple guidelines for the best results.
Mowing Height
Never cut your lawn shorter than 3″.
A 4″-6″ mow height is ideal, allowing the proper ratio of roots to leaves for a healthy stand of lush lawn. Mowing too short is damaging your grass and reducing its ability to withstand adverse weather and traffic conditions.
Frequency of Mowing
Mowing every week, regardless of heat, rain, or time of season, can severely stunt the growth of your turf. Under-performing lawns are often over-mown. Skipping up to 4 weeks between mows during the heat of the summer can be the difference between a green lawn and a brown desert!
Keep Blades Sharp & Tread Lightly
Heavy commercial mowers and careless weeding-whackign can be a lawn’s worst enemy, causing soil compaction, scalping, and tire marks Use the right tool for the right job–in tight areas, a push mower gives the best cut and saves your turf from damage.
Divide Lawns into Zones of Importance
Consider which areas of lawn you use most often and view most closely, and focus management efforts there. Consider reducing total area of input to maximize impact and budget. Also consider reducing and replacing non-essential lawn areas with low-maintenance ground covers or meadows.
