Mowing season has officially started!
While it can be enjoyable, this task sometimes comes with unexpected challenges. Mistakes happen more often than you might think, which can negatively impact the health of your beautiful lawn.
Your grass may lose its glow and stunning green color. That’s why it’s important to know how to mow properly. So, if you’re ready to start over again, get your hat and sunscreen because you’re about to become a mowing master!
Wait Until The Grass Is Dry To Start Mowing
You should never rush to mow after rain! If you do it while the grass is still wet, it will stick and make it harder for the blades to cut properly. This can result in uneven cutting, leaving your lawn looking messy and with visible tire tracks.
It’s best to wait until everything is dry before mowing to avoid damaging your garden. Follow the forecast and get the job done before rainy days!
Don’t Throw Away Lawn Clippings
If you leave behind large clumps, they can smother the grass, but you can use these clumps to get perfect mulch.
Cut grass contains nitrogen, which is great for growth. Sprinkle it over your yard and magic will happen! You can also add it to your compost pile.
Keep The Grass Longer
If you cut your grass too short, you can expect weeds to appear. Then, fungal diseases will attack your lawn, turning it from a beautiful green to a nasty yellow color!
I used to mow and trim a lot. I thought it would keep my garden tidy, but it turned out to be completely the opposite! That’s why you should only cut one-third at a time. If you follow this rule, you’ll keep the grass looking stunning all season long!
If It’s Hot Outside, Wait For A Cooler Moment
When the temperature rises so high that even you can’t go outside, avoid mowing. You will risk getting sunburned, just like your lawn! Then your grass will turn brown because the sun reaches it more easily.
When this happens, your lawn needs water, not mowing. So, the best time to do it is before the heatwave hits. When it has cooled down, do it early in the morning! This way, you’ll prepare your yard for healthy growth!
Prepare Your Mower For The Next Time
Just as you care for your yard, you must also pay attention to your lawnmower. Without it, you wouldn’t have such an incredible garden!
After finishing the job, rinse the blades and discharge the chute so you won’t be left with dry grass, which can be difficult to remove.
The most important part is taking good care of the blades! If you don’t sharpen them regularly, they will just tear the grass and damage it. You’ll have to go over the same spots multiple times, and then your lawn will be left uneven.
Follow these steps wisely and there won’t be any problems!
You have a lot of work to do, right? All you need to do is focus on your lawn mower and avoid these rookie mistakes! After that, you’ll have the chance to enjoy your greenery all summer long!
It took me a lot of time to learn how to mow correctly too. After a few failed attempts, I figured out where the catch was, and everything changed! Now, my yard looks flawless.
Now it’s your turn to make your garden magical, like it came straight out of a fairy tale! With the help of these tips, it will be possible.
Until next time!