Archive for: June 2006

Mowing turf during drought

Do not mow turfgrasses suffering drought or other climatic stresses. Grass suffering from lack of water should be watered deeply and then mowed after the leaf blades have dried off. Cut at the highest allowable height for …

Reel mowers

Reel mowers sheer grass with a scissorlike action and are best for fine-textured turfgrasses or where a low mowing height is desirable. Where the surface is smooth and even, these mowers work well. They are not useful for tall …

When localized areas of dead or dying grass show up in your customers lawn, offer to repair them for a small fee and fix these by patching.

What to look for

Isolated damage caused by insects, diseases, or abiotic (environmental or nutritional) …

Grass tends to grow in the direction it is mowed. To prevent your lawn from appearing to lean one way or the other, vary your mowing direction each time you mow. This will keep your grass looking straighter as well …

Closely Mow the Turf and Rake Up Debris

Mow the lawn at a very low setting, so that the blade is cutting just above the soil line. Closely mow the turf area and remove clippings with a rake. Mowing closely …