Mowing the Lawn
Posted by John Penton on Saturday, April 25th, 2009 at 10:19pm.The height at which grass is mowed plays a vital role on the overall health of the plant. MOW HIGH!!! This puts less stress on the plant, shades the crown, and reduces evaporation of water. Chances are that in Nebraska you have either a bluegrass or fescue variety of lawn. A mowing height of 3 inches is ideal, yet no less than 2.5 inches is recommended. It is essential to always maintain sharp blades on your lawn mower. Dull blades can make the plant susceptible to disease. If you notice that your lawn mower is leaving a frayed or ripped end on the turf it’s definitely time to sharpen those blades. It is also unnecessary to bag grass and doing such will remove vital nutrients that the grass has moved from the soil and roots to the leaf of the plant. By returning grass clippings to the turf you are recycling those nutrients as well as providing necessary thatch that will aid in moisture retention.
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