They are:
- the height of the cut
- frequency of cutting
If you want your lawn to look its best, find out what species your grass is. Then cut it at the height for growth that is best for that species.
Keep your lawn properly mowed because it will encourage dense growth. The more dense, the better it will beat off those nasty weeds that are competing for sunlight and nutrients.
When your lawn is weak and thin, it allows the seeds of the weeds to germinate and grow! Now you don't want that do ya?!
When you go out to mow, cut one-third of the grass height.
So if your grass species is best cut at 2 inches, cut off one inch when it is 3 inches tall.
More than this and you will find yourself watering more because it will stop the roots from growing.
So keep it mowed regularly and at a height that is best suited for the type of grass you have.
Below is a video I found with some more tips to help you with your lawn and yard care.
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This blog was mainly created for my friends and neighbors in Rock Hill, South Carolina, but anyone's welcome to visit. But this video I believe is from Colorado because he mentions Boulder. The tips he gives I believe can apply to us here in SC, so enjoy:
