Introduction

A healthy lawn is an investment in your home and your enjoyment. It’s also a great way to reduce your carbon footprint by absorbing carbon dioxide, removing runoff, and preventing soil erosion. If you want to know how often you should mow your lawn or how often to fertilize it, then keep reading!

Mow High

• Mow high to avoid scalping

Scalping is when the grass gets cut off just below the surface of the soil. This creates an exposed area that can become hard, dry and brown. When this happens, it’s difficult for your lawn to absorb water and nutrients because they are blocked by those dead or dying blades of grass. It also makes you more susceptible to pests, diseases and weeds because there are no healthy blades left in place as a barrier against them.

• Mow high so that you don’t damage your grass

When you mow too low, it damages any roots and rhizomes which causes your turfgrass to lose its ability to hold onto moisture effectively which results in drought stress on your yard! So if possible try not waste all that effort by over watering before hand; instead keep things simple by keeping things fresh with regular maintenance instead 🙂

Don’t Mow When It’s Wet

Avoid mowing when it’s wet out. After a heavy rain, wait until the grass has dried before you start mowing again. If you don’t wait for your lawn to dry and try to cut it anyway, the clippings are more likely to stick together and remain on the ground instead of being dispersed into the grass as they should be. The longer they stay there, the harder they will be for your lawnmower blade to get rid of them.

Additionally, mowing your lawn while it’s still wet can damage both your grass and yourself—not exactly something you want if you’re looking forward to a relaxing day off from work! The humidity causes moisture in between each leaf which makes them harder for blades like those found on pushmowers’ tires/wheels or riding lawn mowers’ blades; this results in uneven cuts (or worse!) as well as increased risk of overheating/breaking down during operation due due friction caused by these additional pieces between two surfaces touching each other without room left over for movement without force applied directly onto either side causing them collide into one another repeatedly until something gives out physically first thing before anything else does too soon afterward from lack  of proper lubrication after getting wet too fast like say overnight rain falling onto yard overnight making everything soggy next morning requiring immediate pressure washing since otherwise grass starts growing back green again quickly after drying up again so quick turn around action needed here if wanting nice looking yard instead messy looking mess

Let Your Grass Grow Taller in the Summer

Let your grass grow taller in the summer. You want to let your grass grow as tall as possible so it can absorb as much of the sun’s energy and nutrients. This will also help shade out weeds, which will make your lawn look better by not having any weeds growing in it. It’s important to remember that if you don’t mow high enough during the summer months, there is a chance that you could stress out or even damage your grass!

If you have weeds growing in your yard, consider hiring a professional weed control service like Green Lawn Services LLC to get rid of them for you!

Cut Away the Clippings

Cutting away the clippings can be a good way to get the most out of your lawn care routine. They are a good source of nutrients for your lawn, and you can use them as mulch or compost if you don’t want to add them directly to the soil.

You may also consider adding a nitrogen-rich fertilizer after mowing, like Greenview Organic All-Purpose Fertilizer (sold at Home Depot).

Change the Cutting Pattern

The ideal cutting pattern is random. Just make sure that you do not cut in a straight line, as this will cause scalping and damage to your lawn. Scalping happens when the grass blades are cut to a point where they die. If you mow too low, it will also create divots in your lawn, which can leave room for weed growth.

Mow at a Reasonable Pace

Mowing your lawn is one of the most important aspects of lawn maintenance. It’s also one of the easiest and most enjoyable parts of this process. That being said, there are a few things you should keep in mind when you’re mowing your grass so that you don’t damage it or yourself.

First off, don’t go too fast! Mowing at a moderate pace will help prevent scalp injuries, as well as allowing for better control over how long and short you cut each section of grass (which is particularly important if your lawn has thick patches). You’ll also be able to better monitor how much fertilizer and water is needed by monitoring the overall health of individual blades rather than rushing through them all at once.

Remember to Water.

Watering frequency depends on the type of grass you’re growing. A good rule of thumb is to water when the soil is dry. For example, if you’re growing an irrigated lawn that gets watered twice a week, it would be best to only water once or twice in a week for about 20 minutes each time.

If your lawn is not being irrigated and you don’t want to waste much money on water bills every month, then you should check every day in order to ensure that there isn’t any standing water anywhere in the lawn because this can cause diseases such as fungus diseases which come from rotting plants left behind by sprinklers or rainfall held over by sidewalks and driveways (which often lead right onto your yard). It’s also important not too overwater at one time because if this happens then there will be more bacteria growths due to excess moisture trapped under leaves where there are openings between blades; therefore causing disease outbreaks throughout summer months due to hot temperatures which make it easier for mold spores coming out from decomposing organic matter found naturally occurring everywhere around us—especially during rainy seasons like monsoon season here where we live!

Fertilize.

Fertilizing your lawn is a great way to help it grow better, but there are some things you need to do in order to make sure that the fertilizer actually gets into the soil.

When and how often should I fertilize my lawn?

You should fertilize your lawn in early spring and again in late summer or early fall. The best time for fertilization depends on where you live and what type of grass you have, so make sure you check with an expert before deciding when to fertilize.

What type of fertilizer should I use?

If possible, get organic fertilizer from someone who has grown it organically themselves (for example: compost). This will be less likely to contain chemicals or other additives that could harm your plants. Otherwise, try finding a brand made specifically for lawns and follow directions on the package carefully so that too much or too little isn’t added each time!

Aerate your Soil.

• Aerate your soil.
• Fertilize regularly.
• Water when it’s needed, not when you feel like it or when the sun is shining brightly.
• Mow your lawn at least once a week, or more if needed (this depends on the growth rate of your grass). A good rule of thumb is to cut off about 1/3 of an inch each time you mow. It’s okay to let some clippings fall onto the ground—they’ll decompose and be used as fertilizer for other plants nearby!

Inspect Your Lawn Regularly.

A good routine is to check your lawn regularly. While it’s easy to be distracted by other tasks, checking for damage, disease and pests is critical to keeping your lawn healthy.

• Check for weeds: If you see any new weeds growing in your grass, pull them out as soon as possible. You can also use a pre-emergent weed killer that should prevent any new weeds from growing.
• Check for moss: Moss will grow if the soil doesn’t drain well enough or if it gets too much water during rainy periods of time. To remove moss from your grass blade by blade, you should rake up clumps of moss and then treat them with an herbicide that specifically targets mosses or lichens (lichen are related organisms).

A healthy lawn is more resilient and can resist drought and weeds better.

• A healthy lawn is more resilient and can resist drought and weeds better.
• A well-maintained lawn will reduce the need for pesticides, fertilizers and other chemicals.

Conclusion

And that’s it! Nothing should be left to chance when it comes to maintaining your lawn. By following this routine you can ensure that your grass will always look good and stay healthy.