If you want to keep the grass in your yard looking lush and healthy, you’ll need to make routine lawn mowing part of its upkeep. But not everyone is clear on how to mow their lawn for optimal results. Follow the three tips below for a greener, manicured landscape come spring.

How to Maintain Your Lawn With Mowing

1. Do It Regularly

Keep your lawn in terrific shape by mowing it at least once a week. During the peak growth of the grass, lawn mowing can be done every four to five days or twice a week to prevent overgrowth. At slow growth periods, grass can be trimmed at least every eight to 10 days to minimize stress on the lawn.

Sometimes, the frequency will depend on the grass type. Cool-season grasses, like Kentucky bluegrass, tall fescue, and perennial ryegrass, grow fastest in cold temperatures during spring and fall, requiring more frequent mowing. On the other hand, warm-season grasses, such as Bermuda, centipede, and St. Augustine grass, have to be trimmed more often during summer months when they thrive the most.  

2. Maintain Grass Heights

When mowing, you’ll need to take note of the grass heights as well. Mowing too high will make your lawn look unkempt but going too short will starve it of necessary nutrients and hamper its growth. Scalping happens when you’ve mowed close enough into the grass stems, leaving it more prone to weeds and pests.

To promote healthy growth and keep them robust enough to fend off weeds, maintain grass at least two to three inches in height. The right height also protects the grass against drought and extreme heat. Refrain from trimming more than a third of the grass blade with every lawn mowing.

3. Hire a Professional

Many homeowners won’t have the time to keep their yards in shape, especially with frequent lawn mowing. For convenience and quality service, it’s better to hire a professional to get the job done on schedule. Lawn care specialists also have the knowledge, expertise, and right equipment to do the work efficiently. When you hire a lawn specialist, you’ll have the luxury of a well-manicured yard without having to expend much of your time and effort.

 

For quality lawn mowing, trust the professionals at Lawn Innovations of Dayton, OH. Serving residents and businesses throughout Montgomery County, they have earned a reputation for providing outstanding lawn maintenance services and beautiful landscape designs since 2005. Call (937) 626-0406 to request an estimate or browse their portfolio online.