The Importance of Mowing Height: After monitoring thousands of lawns during the hottest and driest years in recent history, we’ve concluded that mowing height is the single most crucial aspect of lawn care. Proper mowing height can be the difference between a lush, healthy lawn and one that struggles to survive in challenging weather conditions.
Why Mowing Too Low Is a Problem: Mowing your lawn too low can have detrimental effects, including promoting weed growth such as crabgrass, clover, and moss. It can also increase the input needs of your lawn, leading to more water, fertilizer, and effort required to maintain its appearance.
Understanding Mower Height Settings: Most lawn mowers come with adjustable height settings, but many homeowners may not realize the significance of these settings. Generally, lower settings are suitable for warm-season grasses found in southern regions, while higher settings are ideal for cool-season grasses common in colder climates.
Recommendation: Set Your Mowing Height at Four Inches: To achieve optimal results, we recommend setting your mower height at four inches. This height promotes a healthy lawn while reducing the frequency of mowing and watering required. Remember to measure your mower blade’s height across its range of motion to ensure accuracy.
Adapting to Weather Patterns: It’s essential to adjust your mowing habits based on weather conditions. Monitoring forecasts and understanding variations in temperature and precipitation can help you make informed decisions about when to mow and water your lawn.
Our Commitment to You: At Prolawns, we’re dedicated to helping you achieve a vibrant, healthy lawn. We provide regular updates on weather conditions and offer tailored mowing and watering recommendations to ensure your lawn thrives in any environment.
Exceptions to the Rule: While mowing high generally yields positive results, there are exceptions to consider. Conditions such as high overnight temperatures can lead to lawn diseases like rust, which may require adjustments to your mowing routine. Additionally, strategic mowing practices during fall seeding can help thicken your lawn for optimal growth.
