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Lawn Mowing Tips<\/span><\/h2>\n

The primary purpose of mowing turfgrass is to improve its appearance, but there are several other benefits as well. \u00a0Choosing the proper mowing technique, equipment, frequency, and height will improve and increase the health of your grass while decreasing weeds.<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Mow as often as needed to never remove more than 1\/3<\/span>rd<\/span> of the leaf blade in a single mowing. Cutting more than 1\/3 of the leaf blade in a single mowing is detrimental to plant health. \u00a0Change patterns every other mowing so not to create ruts or permanent markings.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Mowing grass at higher mowing heights ( 2 \u00bd \u201c- 3\u201d ) helps increase overall plant health and reduces weed competition. \u00a0Higher mowing heights allow the plant to produce more energy and develop a deeper rooting system as well. \u00a0Mowing too low will cause a rapid decline in turf health, decreased turf density, and increased weed encroachment.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Sharpen your mower blades frequently. \u00a0Sharply cut blades of grass increase the overall health of the lawn by improving recovery, decreasing water loss and increasing photosynthesis. Mowing grass with dull blades creates poor aesthetics, heals more slowly and has greater water loss.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Returning clippings during mowing benefit the turf because grass clippings contain valuable nutrients that can be recycled into the soil. \u00a0Collecting clippings will create a need for adding more Nitrogen to your lawn throughout the year. \u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    In Summary<\/span><\/h3>\n

    Sharpen your blades frequently. Cut at a higher height. \u00a0Never cut more than 1\/3 of the blade of grass in any mowing session. \u00a0Return clippings to the soil.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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