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MOWING AND GRASS CARE TIPS
In dry weather conditions leave the grass long to help retain ground moisture.
Aerate the lawn to stimulate soil organisms and root growth. In spring and late summer remove dead grass and aerate the lawn by raking or similar means.
Keep the cutterbar sharp. A blunt cutterbar will tear the grass and cause the tips to turn brown.
Prevent scalping. Plan your direction of travel to mow across hollows and humps.
Prevent grass damage. Take care when turning the mower.
Prevent grass damage. DO NOT mow in wet conditions.
Brush the lawn surface to disperse worm casts before mowing.
Spike compacted lawn areas with a fork. Fill the holes with sand to improve aeration and drainage.
Mow lawns in a different direction to the previous cut.
As a general rule the grass clippings should be removed each time you mow. If weather conditions are dry and hot and the grass is weed free, leave the clippings on the lawn to help maintain ground moisture.
Mow lawns twice a week when the grass is growing vigorously in the summer.
Mow lawns once a week in spring, autumn and during prolonged dry weather in the summer.
Prevent grass damage - DO NOT remove more than one third of the grass height in one cut.
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