Lawn MowingIt is a
very popular misconception that lawn mowing should
'shave' the grass very short in order to save yourself
time and effort in the long run. The truth is that lawn
mowing done too short does you no favours at all! A
shaved lawn encourages weeds and moss, and puts the
grass under stress so it takes more time and energy to
maintain.
- The cutting height for an average lawn should be
about a couple of centimetres (approx 3/4"). Most
lawns have some unevenness and keeping the blades at
this height will ensure that the lawn mowing does not
scalp any undulations or bumps.
- If you can possibly give your lawn a couple of
mows each week you will be rewarded by a thicker,
denser looking grass - this is your lawn's way of
showing its appreciation!
- A good mower is a valuable investment - preferably
one with a grass cutting collecting box. Contrary to
some schools of thought, grass cuttings left on a lawn
only encourage worms and fungus.
- A cylinder mower achieves the best lawn mowing
results. Hover types of mowers do an adequate job, but
don't cut the grass as cleanly
- Zebra stripes - those alternate light and dark
bands often seen on mowed lawns - are an attractive
technique of masking any minor imperfections and will
give the lawn a real quality look.
- Lawn mowing can and should be, a real pleasure -
even described by many as therapeutic. Enjoy it!
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