Having a manicured lawn increases your home’s curb appeal and is inviting for guests. Most homeowners want to have the healthiest lawn possible. The lawn experts at PE Lawn Services understand this and make your lawn our top priority as well. When it comes to having a thick, green turf, there are important maintenance techniques that go a long way in that effort, lawn mowing being one of them. PE Lawn Services would like to extend some lawn mowing tips to our customers to assist you in creating a healthy lawn.
Should You Cut Grass Really Short?
One of the biggest mistakes homeowners make when mowing their lawn is the height. When you cut your grass too short, it can lead to numerous problems. You lawn shouldn’t be cut any lower than 3-4”. The shade provided by longer grass benefits the soil and keeps weeds from taking over your yard. When you don’t cut your grass too short, it also helps develop deeper roots that are able to withstand periods of drought. The only time you should cut your grass shorter is the first and last mow of the summer and fall, in preparation for summer and winter.
How Long Should Grass Dry Before Cutting?
When you mow wet grass, it isn’t going to do any harm to your grass, but you won’t get the results you are after. It is ideal to mow your lawn when it is dry. You will get an even cut, and you won’t have to worry about producing wheel ruts in the soil as you mow. When dealing with mild morning dew or after light rain showers, you may only need to wait between 2 and 5 hours for the lawn to dry before mowing. With a heavier rainstorm, you should wait at least one day to mow safely.
Grasscycling Makes a Lawn Healthy
When you don’t bag your grass as you mow, it is known as grasscycling. Homeowners might not realize this, but the clippings produced when you mow your lawn provide a lot of the nutrients your grass needs to grow. Using a mulching blade and allowing the clippings to remain on your turf will create a thicker, greener lawn. This also saves you time while mowing when you don’t have to worry about bagging all the clippings.
Mow Different Patterns in Lawn
If you are a creature of habit, and mow your lawn in the same direction each time, try switching it up next time. This will help you avoid compacting the soil and keep you from creating ruts. When you switch up the pattern, you are encouraging your grass to grow straighter and healthier.
Should You Mow Fast or Slow?
Mowing quickly isn’t ideal and can yield uneven results. Don’t be in a hurry. Take your time as you mow your lawn. Your grass will end up getting cut evenly and will leave behind clippings that aren’t properly mulched.
Lawn Mowing, Grass Cutting, Mulching & More in Middlebury, Naugatuck, Prospect, Cheshire, Southington, Watertown, Wolcott & Greater Waterbury Connecticut
Having your turf thick, and healthy is our top priority at PE Lawn Services. Our trained experts offer services that will help you reach that goal. You can count on high quality lawn mowing, mulching and more that will leave your lawn beautiful and manicured. Call us today for more information about the services we offer.
