Proper lawn maintenance is essential to the appearance of your green spaces and the health and longevity of your grass. Despite the best intentions, however, mistakes are easy to make, and lawns can suffer as a result. Below are three common lawn care errors and some ways to avoid them.

Preventing Common Lawn Maintenance Mistakes

1. Cutting the Grass Too Short

When you cut the grass too short, the blades lose moisture and can wither in the heat. Exact length requirements differ by grass type, growing conditions, and climate, but cool-season grasses — like those found in Ohio — should be trimmed to no less than 2 ½ inches in height. Aim to remove only about the top third of the grass blades when mowing.

2. Watering Too Much or Too Little

Grass needs the right amount of water to flourish. Too much produces dense mats of thatch, weed, and fungus growth, plus an increase in insects. Too little water results in yellowing blades, wilting, and lasting footprint indentations. For optimal lawn maintenance, grasses generally require about an inch of water per week. Track rainfall totals using a rain gauge; adjust watering amounts accordingly.

3. Mowing With Dull Blades

Dull mower blades don't provide a uniform cut and leave a lawn looking patchy and ragged. Have your mower blades sharpened after every 25 hours of use. Depending on how often you mow, this typically means once or twice a year.

For assistance with any aspect of your lawn maintenance, trust the professionals at Buckeye Lawn and Landscaping/Oheil Irrigation Company in Dayton, OH. Since 1981, they have been providing residential and commercial clients throughout Southeast Ohio with a variety of lawn and landscaping services. They also offer drainage solutions, irrigation systems, and outdoor lighting installations. To obtain a free quote for lawn care services, call (937) 432-9911. Visit them online to explore their services.