Mowing and watering practices can greatly improve the health and appearance of you lawn. These cultural practices are some of the best and easiest ways to maintain turf vigor.
Lawn Mowing
Mowing and watering practices can greatly improve the health and appearance of you lawn. These cultural practices are some of the best and easiest ways to maintain turf vigor.
One of the best ways to maintain a thick weed free lawn that can not only survive but often thrive during a growing season is to use a few basic proper lawn mowing practices.
One of the most important is grass length. The length of the grass is important for many reasons. When the temperatures climb into the 80’s or above, a taller blade adds more insulation to the turf canopy. in turn, this shading holds in critical soil moisture that plants can draw from. Taller grass equals deeper roots and together these are a great way to compete against weed invasions.
The sharpness of the mower blade also plays a key role in lawn health. A dull blade will rip the grass apart during cutting. Ripped or shredded blade ends don’t heal up quickly and cause moisture to bleed out of the grass blades more rapidly. These open wounds are also a prime entry point for fungus to enter into the plant tissue. This, coupled with mowing during wet conditions, can quickly spread devastating fungus onto what once was healthy turf grass.
Proper Watering
- Mimic Nature by watering deep. Deep watering promotes deep roots by chasing water. Deep roots help plants during dry conditions.
- Water during the morning to avoid creating fungus. Grass blades that remain wet for long periods of time during periods of high humidity can create a perfect opportunity for fungus to develop.
- Water 2 times per week during hot dry conditions.
- Avoid stressing the turf by cutting more then 1 time per week.