Is there a science to mowing your lawn? You may not know but just like in the garden, there is. We all want our lawns to look nice and be the perfect length but what length is best for our lawns? And does that change in different seasons, yes it does. I’ll be explaining some things to you about that in this article so take note if you’re looking to have one of the best lawns on the block. Not only will I give you some tips for a healthy and better looking lawn but these tips are going to make it a little easier on you too, so a few minutes here is going to make a difference there.
Easy Tips for a Healthy Lawn
If you’re not privy to any info on mowing your lawn and you just cut to whatever length your mower is set to at every trim session then you could be making a little more work for yourself. There are many different types of grass so this might very on what kind you have but if you pay attention then you’ll figure out what’s best after a little research and experimentation. In the fall the best common height to have your grass is 2 inches. Once summer comes around you should lengthen your grass to about 3 inches. This will shade the soil from the hot sun a little better and keep the much needed moisture from evaporating so quickly on those hot days.
How often do you cut your grass? This is going to be different for many people because it really depends on how fast your grass grows. The climate affects this aspect of your lawn and other plant life, but there is a variety of other things that do too; like the type of grass you have, how often you water your grass or if you fertilize it. That said, there is one thing that still applies no matter what your circumstances. You never want to mow more than a third of the grass. If it’s at 3 inches and it gets to 4 then that’s when you’ll want to give it a trim. If you let it grow until it’s four and a half to five inches then you may see some issues with patchiness in your lawn so you’ll benefit most from using a mower with a bag to keep the clippings from laying on top of your lawn and causing it to die.
This tip may not be something you even noticed before but if you don’t change the direction you cut your grass in can cause ruts to form along your lawn. Your foot traffic can be a factor in this. So don’t forget to switch it up a bit. If you mowed your lawn up and down last time. Try mowing it side to side next time. This should help that problem and your grass will be growing more evenly before you know it. Make sure you switch patterns each time you mow to keep a lush lawn. Following these tips will greatly benefit your lawn and you’ll have your neighbors asking why your grass always looks better than theirs.