Success Tips in Mowing For a More Beautiful and Healthier Lawn
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By Dan Ezell
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Mowing too short is the number one cause for damaged and weed infested lawns. Just like with trees, the height of the grass blade relates to the depth of its roots. Grass' with deep roots have a better chance to survive a drought. It also keeps the soil shady, preventing moisture loss and drying of the sun, which in turn compacts the soil. A taller grass blade also blocks weed seeds from resting in the soil preventing germination.
When you mow, you are preventing the grass from producing seeds. This makes the grass frantically try to reproduce by sprouting shoots or "rhizomes" from its roots. This makes for a thicker lawn.
Keep in mind; the more blade surface the grass has, the more light it absorbs thus making for a good rate of metabolism. Pick a blade of grass and inspect it. As a rule of "green" thumb, cutting more than a third of the blade is too much. And yes, it depends on the type of grass you have as well as the time of year. Mowing too low to reduce the frequency of the job can be very harmful to the grass. It allows weeds to invade the lawn and causes the grass to be stressed making it more susceptible to diseases.
Well, when is a good time to cut? You will know its time when your grass is 1/3 taller than its recommended growth height for the time of season.
You will have greater success with a lot less time and effort and a more beautiful and healthier lawn when you follow good mowing techniques and recommended mowing heights.
For more mowing techniques and recommended mowing heights for your type a grass visit us at The Little Green Apple:
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Author Bio Box: Dan Ezell
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Dan Ezell is a long time lawn and garden enthusiasts experienced in landscape design. He has 28 years experience in private residential and commercial lawn care from regions of South Florida to Northeast Ohio. His knowledge and unquenchable thirst for information will be displayed and constantly updated throughout the pages at TheLittleGreenApple.com
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