The fresh green expanse of grass is a pleasant sight but what some people don’t realize is that they have to be maintained regularly and one important part of lawn care is mowing. Lawn mowing should not be done carelessly and must follow certain rules. In this article, you will understand some popular rules for good lawn mowing.
Mowing the lawn regularly
The height of each grass plant needs to be uniform. Regular mowing also promotes controlled growth but you must realize that determining the frequency of lawn mowing cannot be done carelessly. It should be adjusted according to the type of grass and the weather. In any case, the rule of mowing once a week is recommended for fast-growing grasses and once every two weeks for fairly slow-growing grass species. Most people can’t mow the lawn regularly, so the role of yard specialists is very important.
Mowing according to the season
Most grasses will grow faster in fall and spring. So in these two seasons, you should increase the frequency of mowing. During the other two seasons, you can reduce the mowing frequency. Basically, you are the one who knows the “performance” of your grass in various seasons. You just need to increase or decrease the mowing frequency according to your needs.
After the rainy season
The rainy season is when the grass receives a lot of “water intake”, and it is not recommended that you mow when it rains, otherwise your lawn mower might get stuck and the mowing results are not perfect. Wait for the rain to stop and the grass to dry completely so you can mow without a hitch. If you are okay with tall grass in the rainy season then you can start mowing at least two days after the rain has completely stopped. Two days is the time it takes for the soil to dry out.
Techniques
We have already discussed about regularity and adjusting the frequency of mowing to the type of grass, weather, and exposure to water. Now we will talk about the techniques that should be used as they are also very important.
Strip mowing technique
It is the technique of cutting the grass in parallel straight lines. The goal is to produce an even height between each grass plant. Not only that, it can also make it easier to monitor the progress of the grass cutting.
Spiral mowing technique
Grass cutting is done in a spiral pattern, starting from the edge of the lawn and continuing toward the center. If your lawn tends to be irregularly shaped, this technique is the most recommended as it can reduce unnecessary passes.
Cross-cutting technique
This is the technique of cutting the grass in diagonal lines that intersect each other and the end result is a diamond pattern. This is the most aesthetically pleasing technique and if you don’t like the groove formation by the mower, you should opt for this technique.
Some additional tips
You need to mow when your grass has reached a certain height. The ideal height will promote effective mowing and as a rule of thumb, you need to make sure you don’t mow more than a third of the height of the grass. Also make sure your mower blade is really sharp, this way you can cut perfectly. A less sharp blade will tear the grass instead of cutting it. Shredded grass is certainly unsightly.
