Axion CZT2142, ZT18533 manual HOW and When to WATER, Fertilize & Aerate, HOW High to MOW the Grass

Lawn Care & Mowing Information

HOW AND WHEN TO WATER, FERTILIZE & AERATE

Most lawns are watered too often, but with too little water. However too much water can allow develop- ment of diseases with your lawn. It is best to water the lawn only when necessary, and then to water it slowly, evenly, and deeply—imitat- ing a slow, soaking rain.

WHEN TO WATER YOUR LAWN

HOW TO WATER YOUR LAWN

The best method of watering a lawn is to imitate a slow, soaking rain, applying about 1 inch of water.

HOW TO FERTILIZE YOUR LAWN

Fertilizing with a slow-release fertiliz- er provides missing nutrients which help create slow, even growth. Remember that over-fertilizing can cause harm, and that most fertilizing should be applied in the spring so that it will release into the lawn through the summer.

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When the lawn begins to wilt, the grass’s color dulls, or		AERATING YOUR LAWN
	for
footprints stay compressed for more than a few seconds,		Consider aerating your lawn in spring. Using an aerator
the lawn is beginning to dry out, and needs additional		to	em	ve cores f s	il fr	m the lawn increases the
moisture. The best time to water is early morning to allow		speed		f clipp ng dec	mp	sition and encourages deeper
the water to soak deeply into the lawn and reduce the			t gr	wth by open ng up the soil and permitting greater
amount that evaporates in the hot afternoon sun.		m	vement of wa er, fertilizer and air.

HOW HIGH TO MOW THE GRASS		Cut less than
Cutting the grass too short causes weak, thin		1/3	Optimal
grass plants, which are easily damaged by dry
			cutting point
periods and pests.
			at less than
Letting grass grow a bit longer—especially when it
			1/3 from top
is hot and dry—reduces heat build-up, s rv	s		of grass blade
needed moisture and protects the grass from h	at
damage and other problems.		Cutting down to this
Cutting off too much at one time shocks the plant’s		area contributes to
growth system and weakens the grass plants. A		thatch problems
good rule of thumb is the 1/3 rule: to cut no
more than one third of the grass height, and
never more than 1 inch at a time.

Cut Here On	Cut
First Pass	Here On
	Second
	Pass

Tall Grass Requires Incremental Cutting

For extremely tall grass, set the cutting height at maxi- mum for the first pass, and then reset it to the desired height and mow a second or third time.

Don’t cover the grass surface with a heavy layer of clippings.

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