Every year homeowners put countless hours of work into their yards. A lot of those hours are spent on lawn maintenance. For some, these can be hours that end in frustration over a lawn that, despite their best efforts, just doesn’t measure up to their expectations.
Here are five ways to get the best results from your lawn mower.
1. Make sure your mower blade is sharp. This ensures a clean cut and minimizes moisture loss.
2. Mow in the afternoon, when the lawn is dry to avoid tearing the leaf blade. Torn leaf blades are more susceptible to fungal infections. The shredded area also turns brown, giving your lawn an unhealthy appearance.
3. Most of the newer turf types used in California do best at 1 ½ -2 inches in height. At this height, the turf will shade the soil and discourage germination of broadleaf and grassy weeds and aids in water conservation by lowering soil temperatures and reducing evaporation.
4. Never remove more than 1/3 of the leaf blade in any one mowing to avoid stressing your lawn out. If you need to remove more than 1/3 it should be done in steps. Start by raising your mower height one or two notches for the first mowing, then wait 3 days, lower the height back down and mow again.
5. Alternate your mowing direction and pattern to avoid wearing ruts in the turf.
These five simple steps will go a long way to assist you in maintaining a beautiful lawn that your neighbors will admire and you’ll be proud of.
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About the Author:
Harry Case is Sales and Marketing Manager for Pest Control Center, Inc. in California and is a licensed pest control “Field Representative.” He has been in the Structural Pest Control industry since May of 2005. Harry also has 16 & ½ years experience as a licensed Pest Control Operator in the related field of Landscape Pest and disease Control in the state of Washington.
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