Lawn Mowing Tricks

Grass Clippings

• If you spend hours on the weekend raking up your grass clippings or cleaning out the lawn clippings bag on your mower, then you may be happy to know that you do not have to anymore. According to the lawn care experts at the Lawn Boy website, leaving your grass clippings on your lawn has some beneficial effects. The clippings decompose over time and act as fertilizer for your lawn. Clippings also help your lawn retain water and grow healthier.

When to Mow

• If you let the lawn get a bit too high, then you may feel the need to mow it regardless of the conditions. Mowing your lawn when it is wet is not a good idea, according to the mowing experts at the Lawn Mower website. Wet grass is heavy, thick and sticky. You can wear down the blades of your mower faster and potentially clog the engine. Mow when your grass is dry to save on your mower and make the job go quicker.

Cut it Low

• When you mow your lawn, you should generally mow it to a length of 2 1/2 inches. The one time you should mow it to a length that is just below two inches is in the fall just before winter, according to the landscaping experts at the Wright Lawn Care website. Cutting your lawn to a shorter length just before winter can help prevent the build-up of fungus in your lawn during the winter.

Cool Weather

• Cut your lawn in the cooler weather when you can such as the evening or the very early morning. The cooler weather will not scorch your lawn as the hot sun can do in the middle of the day on a freshly cut lawn.