Lawn Care Tips

ABOUT MOWING

Proper mowing is essential to a quality looking lawn. There are a several easy decisions you will need to make in order to ensure your lawn looks great and stays healthy.

Mowing Height:

Grass tends to perform better when mowed at one of the higher settings on your mower. This is essential during the hot summer months.

Avoid scalping and never cut off more than 1/4 of the length of the grass blades in a single mowing.

Mowing Frequency:

Once a week is sufficient. Grass tends to grow faster during the spring. Twice a week is a distinct possibility during those months. Be careful not to cut more than 1/4 the length of the blades.

Some Great Mowing Tips

Mow in different directions (diagonal, horizontal, vertical Tuesday, May 29, 2007 10:57 PM of grass blades in your lawn. Make sharp turns to provide even cuts. Use sidewalks and driveways as a place to turn the mower. Never mow a wet lawn, as this can lead to uneven cuts and invites fungus to your lawn. Get the "striped" or "checkerboard" look, like on a professional baseball field, by placing a roller on your mower. These can be purchased at many hardware stores.

ABOUT FERTILIZING

Grass has been around for a long time, and it has done pretty well on its own. For example, think of a meadow where the grass looks great. But, it only looks great from afar. A closer inspection reveals bare spots, weeds and unsightly "scars."

We expect more from the grass in our yards. It’s not a meadow. It’s part of our home. After all, a nice lawn helps beautify and improve the value of our property, and it provides a nice place for our children to play.


Lawn owners can help grass combat heat, insects, dry weather, foot traffic and constant mowing by giving the grass what it requires a generous supply of the proper nutrients. And, in order to achieve optimum results and have that thick, green lawn we expect to have surrounding our homes it is important to provide those nutrients year round.