Cutting lawns

The “Ten Commandments” for lawn mowing

To make the lawn pleasing to the eye, it needs to be properly mowed. There are several important rules, violation of which can lead to the fact that the grass will grow poorly, get sick, moss will appear – in a word, the lawn will lose both appearance and benefit. But these rules are simple and easy to follow.

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Choosing the right time for the first haircut

When the grass has just broken through after sowing, the time will tell her herself: the stems have reached a length of 8-10 cm – it’s time. But at the first mowing, only the tops are removed: the grass is still weak, it has not developed roots. And if you cut off 1-2 cm of the upper part of the stem, the plants begin to bush and become denser. The grass is always removed after the first mowing, and the lawn is abundantly watered.

Then the lawn is mowed as it grows. However, for the first two years, the grass is allowed to grow a couple of centimeters higher than is calculated for your type of lawn.

As for the rolled lawn, it is not touched for 10-15 days after laying. In the spring, as usual, it is allowed to grow to a height of 8 cm and above – and only then mowed.

Preparing for a haircut

Before you start a haircut, you need to get ready:

All objects that can get under the blade are removed from the surface: forgotten things, garden figurines, benches, deck chairs, etc.
Twigs, pebbles and other small debris are removed. The blades of the mower rotate quickly, and if a pebble hits them, it can fly out like from a sling and, at best, bruise. In addition, the blades are blunt about the debris, and the tool begins to mow badly.

Weed out the weeds

Treat the lawn surface with a rake or a broom with hard twigs. At the same time, dry grass, moss are removed, and at the same time the soil surface is loosened. This procedure is mandatory during the first haircut and before winter, but it can also be carried out in summer.Check the tool, if necessary, sharpen the blades.

Cut the grass by hand where the mower or trimmer will not reach. At the same time, you can make the boundaries of the lawn clear.

To clean or not to clean the mown grass?

It is necessary to deal with the grass as follows:

In dry and hot weather, it is better to leave the grass scattered (if it is not going to the bunker) – it will work like mulch, cover the soil.
In a rainy summer, it is better to clean up – otherwise the mulch will begin to rot, will prevent excess moisture from evaporating, will serve as a home for fungi.

Frequency of haircuts

Mowing the lawn is best like this:

in spring during active growth – once or twice a week;
in summer – about once a week and a half;
in autumn – once every two weeks or less.
Otherwise, you need to focus on the length of the grass. If it has outgrown by 1.5-2 cm the height allowed for the desired type of lawn, it’s time to take up the tool.

Haircut height

The lawn is mowed depending on its type:

The parterre (aka the front) is 3-4 cm. According to the rules, it should be no more than 2 cm, but in our climate, grass dies at this height.
Gardening or functional (that is, on which they rest, lie, play) – by 4-7 cm.
Sporty – 3-4 cm . But only herbs should be used there. resistant to loads.
If there is a drought, the lawn is allowed to grow by 2-3 cm and not cut.