Lawn Mowing

A. Mowing high, that is at around three inches, makes for healthier grass with deeper roots and ample mass for photosynthesis, the process by which plants manufacture food with the aid of exposure to light. Mowing a lawn high also helps to reduce the need to water because it keeps the soil shaded, and taller grass blades are better able to crowd and shade out young weeds.

Mowing often is another good way to keep a lawn healthy. If you mow often, the clippings wil be short enough to decompose into the soil easily when left on the lawn. Mulching type mowers chop clippings as they mow, ensuring the clippings are tiny enough to break down quickly to nourish the soil and enhance its ability to hold water.

As a general rule, don't cut off more that one-third of the blades at once. Losing too much of its food factory at once can send a lawn into shock.