| Mowing |
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| Lawns that
are mowed properly are healthier and more beautiful then their not to
cared for counterpart. |
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| A properly mowed lawn is
thicker and has deeper roots, making it more durable and able to
withstand the variables that nature will bring it. Alternatively mowing
mistakes can cause discolored grass tips, brown sports, and even damage
to the lawn. |
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| We’ve found that the most
common mowing mistakes are mowing too infrequently and cutting the
grass too short. Do you think you might be interested in Trust Lawn
Care’s mowing service? Click
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| Avoid
Scalping |
| Letting grass grow tall
and then removing more than 1/3 of the leaf blade is called "scalping"
and can damage the lawn. Mowing grass extremely low can also damage the
lawn by cutting into the crowns of the plants. |
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| Sharpen
Blades |
| Make sure your mower
blades are sharp in order to cut cleanly. Dull blades can shred grass
and cause discoloration at the tips because frayed grass blades lose
moisture easily. Sharpen the blades of rotary mowers several times each
growing season. Reel type mowers usually only require sharpening once a
year, but adjust them to ensure they cut cleanly. Some grass species
have tough blades, which causes blades to wear quickly. |
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| Be
Gentle with Damaged Grass |
| Raise the mower height a
notch or two when mowing a lawn that's recovering from drought, insect
damage or disease. |
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| Use
Your Grass Clippings |
| Recycle grass clippings
to reduce water loss, lower soil temperatures, and return nutrients to
the soil. Plus, you'll save the trouble of bagging and keep clippings
out of our already-clogged landfills. In fact, many communities will no
longer accept grass clippings in household trash. |
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| Don't
Cut Wet or Wilted Grass |
| Avoid cutting wet grass,
which can cause brown spots because clippings clump together and
smother your lawn. Cutting wilted grass, particularly during the
hottest part of the day, can also cause severe damage to your lawn. |
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| Know
When to Mow |
| The best guide for mowing
frequency is the growth of your grass. Plan to cut less than one-third
of the grass blade in one mowing. Keep in mind that certain grasses,
such as bermuda grass, zoysia grass and centipede grass, require close
mowing to stay healthy. Allowing these grasses to grow too high will
promote thatch development. |
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