Mowing 101: The Rules of The Mow!
Mowing is the most popular lawn and landscaping service. In fact, it is so popular that there are app games dedicated to mowing and mowing simulators for top video game companies.
To put mowing in a simulation next to flying airplanes speaks to the sheer popularity and importance of a mowing service.
Mowing should be part of your lawn care or maintenance routine or services. It is always offered by green industry companies and happens to be one service people tend to do independently.
The issue that arises when mowing is that since so many people choose to do it DIY style, they aren’t familiar with the many rules and tips to mowing correctly and therefore don’t usually get the results they are looking for!
When is the preferred time to start mowing your lawn?
Ideally, a ton of prep work needs to be done on your lawn and landscape during the spring season to bring it back from the harsh wintery months.
With so many services that need to be done, especially for your lawn, mowing should not be done immediately.
You will need to receive a spring cleanup before your first mow, and sometimes you may even need aeration or overseeding service done as well. In addition, mulch and pre-emergent must be applied. With all the lawn care services, your first mow should be done at the beginning of May. (Which is not long ago)
Since a mowing service is still fresh and has not been done so much yet, there are several things you need to know about mowing.
How does mowing affect my lawn?
Mowing you a lawn maintains its health, safety, and overall condition. In addition, the mowing process lets your lawn receive the nutrients it needs to thrive and grow properly.
When you mow your entire lawn to the same height, it allows it to be watered evenly, and you no longer have to worry about taller grass getting in the way of your lawn receiving the water.
In terms of your lawn receiving its nutrients, when you mow to the same height and width, air can flow into the roots of your lawn, furthering its growth process while maintaining its health.
Since the simple service of mowing affects your lawn and its nutrients on so many levels, it is no wonder why people should take this service more seriously and use the pros!
Should my lawn be mowed to a specific height?
Getting your lawn to the “right height” is extremely important. Unfortunately, there is no exact height to get your grass to, but your lawn should be around two and a half to three inches. Keeping it in that range will ensure a healthy lawn this spring and summer.
Note: That does not mean you should mow an overgrown lawn to that height in one mow!
You must take the time to mow your lawn until it gets to that height. You cannot mow or cut more than a third of the grass on your lawn at once.
It is crucial to maintain your lawn to ensure it doesn’t get overgrown. If it does, it will take you more time to get it healthy than it should. Remember that it is fine if you have to mow your lawn a few times before you get it to its proper height.
What are the benefits that come with having my lawn mowed?
Benefits
Like all green industry services, mowing has tremendous benefits that come with the service.
Those benefits are:
- Ensures there is no debris on your property.
- Helps protect your property against unwanted pests or insects.
- Promotes healthy growth for your lawn.
- Maintains the health and well-being of your lawn.
- Keeps your grass short but neat.
- Provides a great look for your property.
- Adds that precious curb appeal and increase the overall value of your property.
- Provides a sense of pride and joy when having a perfectly mowed lawn.
Can mistakes be made when mowing a lawn?
Common Mistakes
There are mistakes to be made during the mowing process and service. Unfortunately, those mistakes are over-mowing and under-mowing.
Over-mowing often becomes an issue when people mow their lawns because they think they should and not because they have to. In addition, when you over-mow your lawn, you are doing it a disservice.
By constantly mowing your lawn, you are causing damage to its roots. By doing that, you are also causing harm to your landscape and property. When you damage your roots, they are not receiving the nutrients they need to stay healthy and bloom. This can lead to potential disease and the decay of your lawn. It can lead to dead areas and brown patches.
To not make mistakes, two things need to happen.
First, you can take the more complex approach and learn all the rules of mowing. You will have to remember them and apply them every time you mow.
Some of those rules are:
- Never mow in the same pattern
- Ensure your blades are sharp
- Stick to the proper height
- No more than 1/3 off
- Always mow a dry lawn
- Leave grass clippings on your lawn
- Never mow on a schedule
Or you can take the less-stressful and most beneficial way to mow your lawn – let the pros do it!
By allowing professionals to mow your lawn, they will ensure the health and well-being of your lawn and your entire property. They already know mowing rules, they do it frequently, and they have the best and most updated equipment.
They work based on your schedule and will be there to help with other services for your property as well. Professionals provide high-quality services, and therefore, the benefits of their services, in this case, mowing, are guaranteed to be received.
If you have a property in Fremont or Arlington, Nebraska, you can receive your lawn care services, like mowing, from the professionals at Wheaton Lawns!