What are some good mowing tips?
Leaving the clippings on your lawn is generally a good idea as it will add organic matter to the soil. You should not cut off more than a third of the blade of grass when you mow. Mow long grass too short and you will stress your lawn. An excessive amount of dead cut grass left on the lawn after you mow is not good, in which case bagging or raking would be a good idea. Always use a sharp blade because a dull blade tears the grass, stressing it and turning the tip brown. Don’t mow your lawn too short. Mow shorter in Spring and Fall, but in the summer mow at least 3- 4 inches tall. It is also a good idea to mow in different directions. Mulching leaves in the Fall is a great way to add nutrients to your soil. Clean up your lawn in the Fall instead of waiting until Spring.
