Comments on: How To Mow Grass The Right Way

By: Tom Coffee

Tom Coffee — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 14:50:43 +0000

Seriously, the higher you cut your grass, the better it will grow. Think about this: grass is really nothing more than leaves and roots. The more roots your grass has, the more water and nutrients it can absorb. The more leaves your grass has, the more sunlight and carbon dioxide it can absorb.

But cutting your lawn very, very short you’re essentially removing the part of the grass that allows it to grow healthier and stronger.

That being said, some types of grass do grow better at a lower height than others. If you want a really short, dense grass that requires almost no mowing (but does require thatching every year) then you might want to consider planting Zoysia grasses.

By: John Conyers

John Conyers — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 20:05:25 +0000

What if I can’t mow once a week? Should I just mow lower? Thanks

By: Mr.LawnDude

Mr.LawnDude — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 20:03:47 +0000

These are some great tips! A great addition to my LawnSmarts! Thanks!

By: David Hall

David Hall — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 19:54:06 +0000

I like my grass short. Can I train it to stay short after i mow it?

By: John Conyers

John Conyers — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 19:50:44 +0000

Should I mow my Bermuda grass high too? Is 4 inches too high?

By: UpNorth

UpNorth — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 19:06:58 +0000

I have too much poa annua from a side field. Will MSA take care of that? Or just mowing high

By: Alex

Alex — Wed, 28 May 2008 14:34:11 +0000

Thanks for the tips. I had always been mowing my grass on the lowest setting. Looks like I should change that now. Thanks again!

By: PETE THE LAWN BOY

PETE THE LAWN BOY — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 19:03:14 +0000

This website has really improved my grass cutting techniques. It also made my grass thicker and much more pleasable…..

Thanks,
Pete the lawn boy