Ditch these bad habits from your maintenance routine now.
Mowing the lawn is one of the most commonand frequently donelandscaping chores.
Each blade of grass is part of a plant that gets its nutrients partially from photosynthesis.
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Short grass also makes iteasier for weeds to move inand take over.
Instead of mowing the lawn super short, keep your lawn mower blade high and mow frequently.
Grass clippings should always be less than 1 inch long.
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How short you mow your lawn also depends on the season.
Yards can be cut a little lower in the spring and fall when the weather is cooler.
Warm-season grasses that grow horizontallysuch as zoysia and Bermudacan be mowed down to 2 to 2.5 inches.
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However, if your clippings stay under 1 inch in length, they won’t cause this problem.
To prevent grass clippings from making a mess, keep them away from hard surfaces such as streets anddriveways.
when you’re mowing the lawn.
Changing the pattern each time you mow will eliminate this issue and decrease soil compaction.
Alternating directions, either at right angles or diagonals, can also help controlcreeping grass runnersand reduce thatch development.
You Mow Wet Grass
Here’s a golden rule of lawn care: Never mow your grass when wet.
Experts recommend changing the blades ofrobot lawn mowersat least once per mowing season.
