Want a well-manicured lawn for a picture-perfect home? Sounds appealing! But you’re probably wondering, “how do others get their yards to look so immaculate? Is there a secret strategy on how to keep your lawn looking like something straight out of a postcard?”
Well, there is no secret strategy, really. But it does require a bit of a know-how so you could maintain a pristine-looking yard. And one of the main things that you should of course know about is how often you should mow your yard.
So, in this blog post, let’s look at how often you should mow your yard, plus the do’s and don’ts when mowing!
How often should I mow my yard?
Generally speaking, lawns should be mowed once a week for maintenance purposes. However this can vary from one lawn to another, as some lawns may require cutting more often while some only need mowing once every two weeks.
If you’re not sure whether you should mow once a week or once every two weeks, keep track of how fast (or how slow) your grass grows. As a rule of the thumb, you should mow depending on the length of your grass lawn rather than on when you last mowed.
Also, it’s important to keep in mind that cutting too close to the roots can harm the grass and cause it to wither. So, make sure that you don’t cut off more than a third of your grass blades.
Tips to Keep in Mind When Mowing
Tip # 1: Use sharp blades
This is not just for the sake of efficiency (after all, you wouldn’t want to have an uneven lawn after all your hard work, right?), but it’s also to keep your lawn healthy. When you mow with dull blades, what happens is that instead of cutting the grass you rip off the blades. That can cause harm to your grass and lead to disease.
Tip # 2: Don’t mow when the grass is wet
Another common mistake that people make when they cut grass is cutting when their lawn is wet. Doing this can lead to the same results as cutting with a dull blade – it can lead to ruts. And because wet grass tends to lean over, it can be difficult for you to get an even cut.
Tip # 3: You don’t have to mulch every time
That is not to say that mulching is a bad thing. It’s good, but it’s not always necessary, especially if your lawn is healthy. As long as there isn’t too much clipping from your lawn, there’s no need for you to worry about it harming your grass. Even without mulching, those clippings will naturally decompose, providing extra nutrients for your lawn.
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