Homeowners are always looking for ways to have a healthier lawn. Having a beautiful green lawn and crisp, colorful landscaping doesn’t just beautify your home, but curb appeal can also add value. There is a right way and a wrong way to mow your lawn, and Rentokil is here to share some lawn mowing tips that will leave your lawn lush and green.

Avoid Mowing Your Lawn Too Short

It may seem like the right idea to cut your lawn as short as possible. Then you won’t have to mow it at often, right? Wrong. Mowing your lawn too short is one of the biggest mistakes homeowners make when mowing their lawn. Without enough length, your lawn will be weakened. The root system can’t develop properly and it ends up getting scorched when temperatures climb.

Sharpen Your Lawn Mower Blades

Sharpening your lawn mower blades is an important part of lawn care. If the blades on your mower aren’t sharp, they will end up tearing grass and leaving it uneven. You can easily identify a lawn that has been cut with dull blades because the grass will turn a white/brown color. Sharp lawn mower blades are able to cut through the grass blades with ease. You should have your lawnmower blades sharpened each spring before the mowing season begins.

Don’t Mow Your Lawn When It is Wet

When you mow your lawn while it is wet, you won’t likely get the results of a neatly trimmed lawn. It won’t hurt your grass at all to cut it while wet, but you will find that the blades aren’t cut evenly. You may find that you have to make several passes over your lawn to get it to cut at all. Moreover, if the soil is over-saturated the wheels of your mower will make deep ruts in your lawn.

Grasscycling Produces Healthy Lawns

Rather than bagging the clippings from your lawn as you mow, your lawn will greatly benefit from a mulching blade on your mower. You don’t have to buy a whole new mower but can purchase a mulching blade to replace the one you currently have. You should also check the manual that came with your mower, you might own a model that is capable of mulching with the flip of a switch.

Switch Up Mowing Patterns

To avoid ruts in your lawn, switch up the mowing pattern each time you mow. Using the same mowing pattern each time also runs the risk of compacting the soil which leads to unhealthy grass and a higher chance of weeds.

Lawn & Yard Care

If you are having a difficult time getting your lawn green and lush, the lawn experts at Rentokil are here to help. We have extensive knowledge and experience when it comes to creating a healthy lawn, and would love to get your lawn to where it needs to be. We will give your lawn the manicured look you desire. Call us today!