There’s no right or wrong way to mow your grass, right? Wrong! By following a few guidelines, you will reduce stress on your lawn, plus reduce watering and fertilizing needs. Native garden beds and forests are great for water quality, but a dense, healthy lawn can also stop pollutants and nutrients from entering our waterways.3 Mowing Tips:
1) Mow high. Make sure the blades on your mower are sharp and mow high so that you have 2-3 inches of grass. Generally speaking, what you see on top of the ground is an indication of how much is under the ground. In other words, taller grass has a more developed root system that will more efficiently capture water and nutrients.
2) Mow often. The general rule of thumb for mowing is not to remove more than 1/3 of the height of the grass. If the grass has become too tall, you will need to mow more frequently and gradually lower the mowing height of successive cuttings, following the 1/3 rule.
3) Leave the clippings! Finally, make sure that clippings aren't on the sidewalk or street so they can’t wash into storm drains, but don’t bag them! Leave clippings on your lawn so that they can act as natural fertilizer.
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