Homeowners are always looking to have a healthier lawn. Having a beautiful green lawn doesn’t just beautify your home, but curb appeal also adds property value. There is a right way and a wrong way to mow your lawn, and Green & Gold Lawn Care is here to share some lawn mowing tips that will leave your lawn lush and green.
Avoid Mowing Your Lawn Too Short
It may seem like the right idea to cut your lawn as short as possible. The reasoning is that you won’t have to mow it as often. Unfortunately, mowing your lawn too short is one of the biggest mistakes homeowners make when mowing their lawn. Without enough length, your lawn will be weakened. The root system cannot develop properly and it ends up getting scorched when temperatures rise.
Sharpen Your Lawn Mower Blades
Sharpening your lawn mower blades is an important part of lawn mowing. If the blades on your mower are not sharp, they will tear the grass, leaving it uneven rather than cutting it evenly. You can easily identify a lawn that has been cut with dull blades because the grass will turn a white / brown color. Sharp lawn mower blades are able to cut through the grass blades with ease. It is a great idea to have lawn mower blades sharpened each spring before the mowing season begins.
Don’t Mow Your Lawn When It is Wet
When you mow your lawn while it is wet, you will very likely not get the results of a neatly trimmed lawn. It will not hurt your grass to cut it while wet, but you will find that the blades are not cut evenly. You may have to make several passes over your lawn to get it to cut and if the soil is over saturated the wheels of your mower will make deep ruts in your lawn.
Grasscylcing Produces Healthy Lawns
Rather than bagging the clippings from your lawn as you mow, your lawn will greatly benefit from a mulching blade on your mower. If your mower does not have a mulching blade, it does not mean that you have to buy a whole new mower. Rather you can purchase a mulching blade to fit. You should also check the manual that came with your mower as you might be fortunate enough to own a model that is capable of mulching with the flip of a switch.
Switch Up Mowing Patterns
To avoid ruts in your lawn, it is important to switch up the mowing pattern each time you mow. Using the same mowing pattern each time also runs the risk of compacting the soil which leads to unhealthy grass and a higher chance of weeds.
Lawn Maintenance Specialists in Cottage Grove, Sun Prairie, Waunakee, Middleton, Madison & DeForest, Wisconsin
If you are having a difficult time getting your lawn green and lush, the lawn experts at Green & Gold Lawn Care are here to help. We have extensive knowledge and experience when it comes to creating a healthy lawn, and would love to get your lawn to where it needs to be. We will give your lawn the manicured look you desire. Call us today!
