The 5 Summer Lawn Mowing Tips You Need to Know

Summer means getting out into the yard and cutting the grass. Mowing your lawn the right way means having strategies that help your yard be the envy of the neighborhood. Mow your long the wrong way, and you could end up with brown grass. Here are five tips to keep in mind if you’re looking to craft the lawn of your dreams.

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Set a High Cutting Height

Before you even start up your battery lawn mower, you will want to adjust the height. Generally, during the summer, you want to have a grass height between 3.5 and 4 inches. This setting tends to be the highest for most lawn mowers. Remember, this is simply a general rule of thumb, as grasses like Bermuda, zoysia, and other warmer climate grasses can be shorter. The key here is encouraging water retention, which is vital in the hot months. Plus, cutting the grass short can invite weed invasion while also making it vulnerable to high temperatures.

Never Cut More Than the Top Third

When you set your cutting height to a higher setting, you can help ensure that you never cut off more than a third of the grass’s height. If you took a vacation and didn’t mow on your regular schedule, no matter how long the grass is now, you want to avoid cutting off more than the top third. Grass grows to produce chlorophyll and thus energy, and removing too much of the top hinders this ability. If you don’t want a prematurely brown lawn, mow in stages until you’re back on your typical schedule.

Only Mow Dry Grass

Mowing a wet lawn can lead to an uneven cut. This is true whether it’s after a rainstorm or still wet from your sprinklers. The blades of grass tend to bend over instead of simply being cut, clumping up and causing irregular lengths. Plus, mowing wet can affect your lawn mower, with damp grass clogging up the mower or dulling the blades. Wait until the grass is dry, and then mow as you normally would. When dry, even mulching won’t cause the grass to clump.

Mow Early in the Morning

In the summer, you will want to mow as early as you can to avoid any heat-related problems. Bear in mind your grass might be wet from natural dew, so you may want to wait until the sun has dried it at least that much. The key is to avoid placing any stress on the grass, which might happen if you mow in the late afternoon when it’s still hot out. Mowing early gives the grass a chance to stabilize before the real heat sets in. Luckily, a battery mower is likely to be quieter than a gasoline-powered mower, which can help if you don’t want to wake your neighbors, depending on how early you get started.

Leave the Lawn Clippings

Finally, stop bagging up your clippings. Mulch your clippings instead by evenly spreading them across the lawn. This transfers the energy and nutrients stored in the clippings back into the soil, helping the newly cut grass get what it needs. This is especially important for your lawn’s natural nitrogen cycle. As long as you don’t have grass clippings that are too long, mulching can keep your grass healthy.

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