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Rules To Mow Your Lawn Right
Mowing your lawn is one of the most basic
home owner chores you may have. Believe it or not, though,
there are some things you need to keep in mind when it comes
to properly mowing your lawn. Mowing is not just about
keeping your lawn looking nice, but also about keeping your
grass healthy. In order to make sure that you are able to follow the rules,
first make certain that your lawn mower is ready. Blades should
be kept sharp. Also, riding mowers should have all tires filled
equally to insure a level mower, and push mowers should have
all wheels set at the same height. Once you have your mower
ready, you can effectively mow your lawn. By following three
very simple, yet often ignored, rules in mowing your lawn,
you can insure that your grass will be healthy and look spectacular.
First of all, whenever possible, you
should mulch your grass or have the clippings spread through
the grass. Clipped glass
is a natural nutrient for your lawn as they decompose naturally.
In fact, mulching your lawn properly can equate to as many
as three fertilizer treatments in a year. To put it more simply,
mulching allows you to spread compost on your lawn without
a compost pile. When the clippings are pushed down in between
the grass blades, they begin to decompose in the soil. In effect,
compost is created right on your lawn, which completely eliminates
the need for compost piles. Also, a proper layer of mulch on
the lawn will prevent water loss. If you mulch, rather than
bagging the clippings, you will find that you need to water
less in order to have a nice looking and healthy lawn.
The second rule is to make
sure you vary the pattern in which you mow the lawn. In general, homeowners are not ones to take
note of mowing pattern. Patterns are seen in the grasses of
golf courses, baseball fields, and football facilities. However,
the variation in mowing pattern is about more than just fancy
design and aesthetics; it actually helps your lawn stay its
healthiest. By changing the pattern in which you mow every
2 to 3 weeks, you will keep the wheels of your mower hitting
in new locations and allow the blades to hit the grass at varying
angles throughout the year. The grass will, then, grow straighter
and will not begin to show the ruts and indentations that can
come with mowing monotony. Above all, varying the direction
of your mowing pattern will allow your grass to grow naturally
and with a healthy, groomed appearance that will effectively
keep you looking your suburban best.
The third lawn mowing rule is that you should keep
your mower in prime condition. First of all, make sure you are mowing
at the right height. To keep a healthy lawn, you should mow
it so that the blades are at least a 2-3 inches in length.
The extra length will help your lawn to look fuller and to
feel softer. Also, longer grass requires less water to stay
healthy. The blades will keep each other shaded from the sun
and from drying out. Also keep your blades sharp. Dull blades
on a lawn mower will cause damage to the individual blades.
In addition, you will get incomplete cutting so that you will
have blades of varying heights sticking up above your cut line.
Your lawn will end up looking frazzled and rough.
Proper
lawn care is important. A nice lawn adds to the look
and even to the value of your home and even your neighborhood.
In addition, it gives you and your family a lush and beautiful
place to enjoy the outdoors around your very own home. Though
creating and maintaining a nice looking lawn can be a little
intimidating, it doesn’t have to be difficult. One of the most
routine and simple things you will do with your lawn is to
mow it. Mowing your lawn properly can play a big part in keeping
it healthy and looking its very best if you take the time to
follow the three simple rules. Just remember to always mulch,
keep your mowing pattern varied every couple of weeks, and
maintain your mower for blade sharpness and thickness of cut
you will find that your lawn will almost take care of itself. # # # # #
SolveYourProblem.com : 2007
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