Jun 6, 2009

I just had to share this photo with everyone.  It’s a prime example of how to properly mow your lawn.  On the other hand, its a great example of how not to mow.

It is a fact that if you mow your lawn properly, you will dramatically improve the overall health of it at the same time.  Simply following the 1/3 rule is really all you need to know.  Never remove more than 1/3 of the leaf blade per cutting.  You’ll never have to bag your lawn again and you will greatly improve the overall

Mowing with a dull blade is like giving your lawn a bad haircut. Rather than cleanly cutting, a dull mower blade actually rips or tears grass blades. This not only increases the intensity of the plant injury, but also the ragged edges serve as ideal entry points for various diseases. Dull mowing is ...