Does mowing the lawn promote grass growth?

Question

seems like my lawn is filling in the bare spots and I have not planted seed. And I know the difference between grass and weeds. those are growing in other spots.

Answer 1

It depends on the type of grass you have. Some grasses spread more by rhizomes or stolons, some by seed. Grasses like St. Augustine spread by rhizomes and stolons whereas bermudagrass can seed itself in (but also spreads by stolons). Often times rhizome/stolon type grasses will fill in spots, so you don't typically have to re-seed.

It is not really mowing that causes this, it is just the way the plant grows or spreads! There may be weeds in some of the bare spots. Weeds are very opportunistic and will colonize an area faster than turf will. This is why it is good to put down some grass seed or plugs so you reduce weeds in bare spots.

Sounds to me that you are taking very good care of your lawn if it is filling in! Keep it up, whatever you are doing!

A really good book is Fundamentals of Turfgrass Management by Nick Christians.

Answer 2

Yes mowing the grass will stimulate growth. Not only will it spread seeds but it also pushes root growth and from there new grass will sprout. When mowing I am of the belief not to pick up the cut grass. Let it decompose where it is in the leaves of the existing grass. That adds organic fertilizer each time you mow. If you have a spot that is some what bare you can let that area go to seed then mow. That will spread the seed in the area nicely for you. When I moved here I had contract work done and had a hill side of dirt to deal with. I spread the dirt flat and let nature take over with the grass. It has turned out lovely. Of course some weeds came with it but once you weed and feed it is awesome since the grass is natural for the area. Saved some bucks too. Happy mowing.

Answer 3

Mowing your yard regularly at a good heigth for your grass type, induces your grass to grow horitontally and not vertically. So the answer is yes it promotes your grass to grow and fill in bare spots. Hint: never mow more than 1/3 of the grass at one time, it will weaken its resistance to disease and open it up for weed growth.

Answer 4

The overall answer is yes, mowing does promote grass growth. But it depends on your mowing habits and the type of grass. Check with a horticultrualist (sp) from your area to get the specifics for the type of grass that you have.

Answer 5

yes it does promote growth!it also helps to spread the grass seeds that your grass puts out,and helps get rid of weeds!also it helps the grass by not having to use all of the water and minerals,to feed the over growth!

Answer 6

Mowing the grass is part of what keeps it healthy. So yes I guess.