We all know that to keep our lawns looking healthy, lush, and manicured, regular lawn mowing is essential. Keeping our grass cut to a manageable height also lessens our workload. It keeps our lawn mowing tools from getting clogged and overrun with overgrown grass. However, simply knowing that we do need to mow our lawn regularly is relatively ambiguous. In this article, we’ll be giving an in-depth look at the optimal ways to cut our lawns to keep them in tip-top shape. Devise a Lawn Mowing Schedule The frequency at which you should be mowing your lawn depends on your climate. It also depends on the amount of sun and water your lawn receives, and the type of grass you’re growing. A general rule of thumb is never to mow more than a third of the total height of grass to avoid stressing your lawn unnecessarily. For example, if you prefer to cut your yard to one inch high, you’d cut your grass when it reaches one and a half inches tall. Some lawns you will need to mow weekly. For extremely prolific yards, this could be up to twice a week or more. Grass that doesn’t receive the optimal
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