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Lawn Tips
How often you mow your lawn will depend on a number of factors. Firstly how
much time you have to devote to your lawn’s maintenance. How fast your lawn
grows, and this in turn will depend on whether you fertilise it regularly and
whether it receives adequate water and sunlight. Normally, lawns should be mowed
at least one a fortnight to keep them in check, so to speak.
One of the worst things you can do for a lawn and a big misconception is that
you can or should mow your lawn very short in order to reduce the number of
times you have to mow it. Grass generally will do much better when mowed at a
higher setting. This is especially the case in the summer months, where short
grass can often be burnt by the sun otherwise. It is suggested that you should
never be cutting or trimming off more than 1/3 of the length of the grass in a
mowing session. If you have let your lawn go and it is far too long, it is
recommended that you firstly mow it at a longer cut and then remow it at a
slightly lower setting. If it is still too long, then you can go over it again
in a couple of days time. Although this is time consuming it is the preferred
method for caring for your lawn. Needless to say like having your hair cut, you
should maintain your equipment. In this case make sure your mower blades are
sharp and in good condition. Remove any stone or other obstructions from the
lawn before mowing to avoid any damage to the mower or lawn.
Other recommendations for mowing a perfect lawn:
• Do mow in different directions, it does not matter which way – whether it is
diagonal, horizontal, or vertically each time you mow your lawn. This prevents
the grass blades from curving in a particular direction after numerous cuts.
• It is well known that you should never mow when your lawn is still wet. The
reason for this, however, is not so well known. There are actually two reasons
for this. Firstly, you will not be cutting your lawn evenly and when it dries
may be a lot longer than expected. Secondly, you can often cause fungus to
establish itself.
• For the lawn bowl look of a flatten smooth lawn larger lawn rollers can be
purchased. To use these you simply roll them over your lawn after mowing in nice
even and straight rows.
About the Author
HCOA is a directory of information on mowers, tractors, fertilizers, grass
and outdoor appliances. For more information you can visit their website at
http://www.hcoa.com.au
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