| Helpful Lawn Tips for the Midwest |
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| Wednesday, 23 June 2010 12:14 |
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Make sure to have your mower set at a higher setting this time of the year. Around 2.75" to 3" is ideal to handle the extra stress the hot weather puts on the lawn. Also, a sharp clean cut will help your lawn become less stressed, so have the blades sharpened frequently. Here are some reasons to keep your mower blades high to keep your lawn looking its best through all the growing seasons. Tall grass grows slower, because it does not need to replace as much foliage Taller grass needs less water because it shades the soil, minimizing evaporation of moisture Tall grass requires less fertilizer and has more leaf surface to capture sunlight to produce its own food Grass mowed higher reduces weed problems, as it prevents sunlight from reaching weed seeds in the soil. Pests and disease are less likely to be a problem to lawns with taller grass, as the lawn will be less stressed and healthier Tall grass discourages Japanese Beetles from laying their eggs in the lawn. This will also help control white grubs.
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