Too many weekends start with mowing the lawn. But when you wake up early on a Saturday for a bit of lawn mowing and trimming, are you really paying attention to what you’re doing? You’re already tired from the work week to think about details such as the settings of your lawn mower. While there isn’t a “correct” way to mow your lawn, there are best practices when regarding lawn mowing and trimming.
1. Set Your Mower Height at 3 Inches
Whether it’s the neighbors or your family, you always hear homes being criticized for the length of the grass. But you don’t want to remove too much grass from your lawn. Rather, pay attention to how often you mow your lawn. And it’s different, depending on the time of year.
This is especially important in the summer months when the sun dries out your grass. You don’t want to cut off too much grass and be stuck with a lawn that looks dry. Rather than cut off all of your grass, mow more frequently in the spring and fall when your grass grows faster. This way, there will still be life on your lawn during the summer.
2. Don’t Forget to Trim
Everyone is so focused on the larger parts of the lawn, they forget about the edges around the sidewalk and driveway. This gives your lawn a sleek, manicured appearance. Sure, taking out the clippers and snipping off the heads of grass is menial and annoying. But this weekly chore will make a world of a difference.
If you’re concerned you’ll mess up, remember to just go with the way the grass is cut. Trimming your lawn doesn’t require you to be an artist, just pay attention.
3. Never Throw Away Grass Clippings
They might look tacky at first, but leaving your grass clippings does better for your lawn than you would think. They return nutrients and oxygen back into the grass. Sure it’s not a lot, but it still matters. And it saves you from doing any extra work.
What if you decide to hire a pro to work on your lawn maintenance? In the long run, it’s worth it: you don’t wake up early, and you’re not doing extra work. The cost is also pretty affordable, around 453 R. But make sure you know you’re hiring an expert.
Someone with more experience with lawn care will inspect your yard for any weeds or insects as well as cutting and mowing your grass. Find professionals who have experience working in commercial areas (businesses, schools, etc.) as well as residential areas. When you inquire with a professional, see where they are located. See if they’re willing to travel if they’re not in your area. Some of the more experienced professionals or companies will have years in the industry with a reputation, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t trust a newer company. If you want any fertilizer applied to your lawn, make sure they’re approved by the National Department of Agriculture (NDA). And like anything else, try and get a referral or check reviews.