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- Set the Right Height:<\/strong> Maintain your mower blade at 5 to 4 inches<\/strong>. Taller grass promotes deeper roots, deeper color, enhances drought resistance, and naturally suppresses weeds.\u200b<\/li>\n
- Follow the One-Third Rule:<\/strong> Never cut more than one-third of the grass blade length at a time. This prevents stress and encourages healthier growth.\u200b<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\u26a0\ufe0fCutting Too Much at Once STRESSES the grass.<\/strong><\/p>\n
Each cut removes part of the grass blade responsible for photosynthesis. If too much is cut at once, the plant redirects its resources into leaf regrowth instead of developing strong roots. This weakens your turf and opens the door to heat stress, disease, and weeds.<\/p>\n
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- Keep Blades Sharp:<\/strong> A sharp mower blade ensures clean cuts, reducing the risk of disease and promoting a uniform appearance.\u200b Sharpen 1-2 times a season to avoid ripped, grayish and faded looking grass. Even worse–ripped blades create open wounds that welcome disease.<\/li>\n
- Leave Clippings Behind:<\/strong> Grass clippings decompose quickly, returning valuable nutrients to the soil. This natural recycling reduces the need for additional fertilizers.\u200b<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Watering Guidelines<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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- Water Deeply and Infrequently:<\/strong> Aim for 1 to 1.5 inches of water per week<\/strong>, including rainfall. Deep watering encourages robust root systems.\u200b<\/li>\n
- Optimal Timing:<\/strong> Water early in the morning, between 6 a.m. and 10 a.m., to minimize evaporation and fungal diseases.\u200b<\/li>\n
- Deep watering every 2-3 days<\/strong> keeps your lawn healthier and more drought-resistant. Avoid daily light watering–it promotes lawn fungus and leads to shallow roots.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
*Note: Newly seeded areas are the exception–they require light, frequent watering during early germination.<\/p>\n
- Optimal Timing:<\/strong> Water early in the morning, between 6 a.m. and 10 a.m., to minimize evaporation and fungal diseases.\u200b<\/li>\n
- Leave Clippings Behind:<\/strong> Grass clippings decompose quickly, returning valuable nutrients to the soil. This natural recycling reduces the need for additional fertilizers.\u200b<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Follow the One-Third Rule:<\/strong> Never cut more than one-third of the grass blade length at a time. This prevents stress and encourages healthier growth.\u200b<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n