In this Universal Lawn Care Tip we discover the importance of Lawn Mowing in weed reduction, and how vital correct mowing is in producing the lush green lawn of our dreams.
While many people will look at Lawn Mowing as just a chore to keep the lawn under control, the universal truth for lawn lovers around the world is that good lawn mowing routines and practices will promote greener, healthier lawns that are more resistant to problems occurring.
Regular mowing which is in ratio to how fast the turf is growing at any given time of the year is essential. By removing only a small amount of leaf material with each mowing, we are training the lawn to grow at a lower height than it normally would, the lower height we want is simply the ideal height we want our lawn to stay at. In addition to this, we are also mowing safely without risk of damage to the lawn by lawn mower scalping, which occurs when we leave our lawns to grow too long between cuts, which in turn raises the height of the thatch layer (the brown cushioning part under the green leaf).
Regular lawn mowing also removes many ongoing weed infestations, while the technique will not work for all weed types, many weeds can be easily controlled by regular mowing. This lawn mowing weed control removes seed heads from weeds before they have the chance to mature and implant into the soil to create the next generation of weeds.
The final advantage utilising the correct mowing frequencies is the promotion of tillering. Tillering in lawns is when the lawn sends out more green shoots which becomes the green leaf of our lawns. With the tillering process in effect, our lawns become lusher, softer and deeper and more resilient to wear. While at the same time as the lawn is tillering, it will slow down it's own growth in other areas such as excess spreading of lawn runners in warm season turf varieties (less invasion of garden beds by lawn runners).
It's impossible to list all of the preferred mowing heights for each lawn species so a little research for your variety and region will pay dividends. While Bermuda (couch) can be cut as low as half an inch in warmer climates, a fescue may be far more appropriately cut at 3 inches. There's only a couple more universal truths to mowing, the first is to always increase mowing heights in shaded areas, and the last is to keep the height balanced - meaning don't go too high because this will only increase lawn thatching.
This series of Universal Lawn Care Tips investigates the everyday easy principles involved in basic lawn care that are guaranteed to be the basis of creating and maintaining a beautiful lush green lawn. No matter what the lawn variety and no matter where in the world the lawn is growing, these lawn care tips are the foundation to create the beautiful green carpet of grass that we all envy when we see our neighbours who have mastered the basics and created these lawn masterpieces.
Our next Universal Lawn Care Tip is Correct Lawn Watering, which discusses the importance of watering in promoting a green, healthy lawn, and how correct watering can either suppress or promote most lawn diseases.
While many people will look at Lawn Mowing as just a chore to keep the lawn under control, the universal truth for lawn lovers around the world is that good lawn mowing routines and practices will promote greener, healthier lawns that are more resistant to problems occurring.
Regular mowing which is in ratio to how fast the turf is growing at any given time of the year is essential. By removing only a small amount of leaf material with each mowing, we are training the lawn to grow at a lower height than it normally would, the lower height we want is simply the ideal height we want our lawn to stay at. In addition to this, we are also mowing safely without risk of damage to the lawn by lawn mower scalping, which occurs when we leave our lawns to grow too long between cuts, which in turn raises the height of the thatch layer (the brown cushioning part under the green leaf).
Regular lawn mowing also removes many ongoing weed infestations, while the technique will not work for all weed types, many weeds can be easily controlled by regular mowing. This lawn mowing weed control removes seed heads from weeds before they have the chance to mature and implant into the soil to create the next generation of weeds.
The final advantage utilising the correct mowing frequencies is the promotion of tillering. Tillering in lawns is when the lawn sends out more green shoots which becomes the green leaf of our lawns. With the tillering process in effect, our lawns become lusher, softer and deeper and more resilient to wear. While at the same time as the lawn is tillering, it will slow down it's own growth in other areas such as excess spreading of lawn runners in warm season turf varieties (less invasion of garden beds by lawn runners).
It's impossible to list all of the preferred mowing heights for each lawn species so a little research for your variety and region will pay dividends. While Bermuda (couch) can be cut as low as half an inch in warmer climates, a fescue may be far more appropriately cut at 3 inches. There's only a couple more universal truths to mowing, the first is to always increase mowing heights in shaded areas, and the last is to keep the height balanced - meaning don't go too high because this will only increase lawn thatching.
This series of Universal Lawn Care Tips investigates the everyday easy principles involved in basic lawn care that are guaranteed to be the basis of creating and maintaining a beautiful lush green lawn. No matter what the lawn variety and no matter where in the world the lawn is growing, these lawn care tips are the foundation to create the beautiful green carpet of grass that we all envy when we see our neighbours who have mastered the basics and created these lawn masterpieces.
Our next Universal Lawn Care Tip is Correct Lawn Watering, which discusses the importance of watering in promoting a green, healthy lawn, and how correct watering can either suppress or promote most lawn diseases.
