How high should I mow my grass?

Answer 1

the correct mowing height depends primarily on the species of grass in the lawn. cutting height and rate of growth should determine mowing frequency, not fixed time intervals. during the spring when the roots and leaves are growing the fastest the grass may require cutting twice a week and during times of drought none at all. it is recommended to not remove more than a thrid of the foilage at any one mowing. for example, if the selected mowing height is 2", the grass should not grow to more than 3" before it is mowed. removing more than a thrid of the foliage results in an open stemmy appearance in your lawn and weakens the plant. turfgrass, like other plants, must manufacture sugars through the process of photosynthesis. thhis occurs primarily in the leaves of the plant. lawns cut at low heights cannot sustain the rate of photosynthesis necessary to produce enough food to maintain plant vigor.also short mowing heights increases it's susceptibility to weed invasion, insect damage and injury from drought and extreme temperatures... now i don't know where you live or what type of grass you have, but here are some recommended mowing heights:
Kentucky Bluegrass - 1 1/2" to 2 1/2"
Fine Fescue - 2" to 2 1/2"
Perennial Ryegrass - 11/2" to 2 1/2"
Tall Fescue - 2 1/2" to 3"
Zoysiagrass - 1/2 to 1"

hope this helps...

Answer 2

You are better off if you don't mow you grass too short -about 3 inches because if it gets dry then cutting your grass too short will cause it to turn brown and die easily. It is better to try to mow every week if you can for a better looking lawn. If you live where you get lots of rain then you may be able to cut it about 21/2 inches. I would rather mow more often and keep my blade good and sharp and Keep sure you keep a check on the oil and keep it changed and have the gas there already so when you get ready to start you have all that stuff taken care of -make sure that spark plug gets changed as often and need and keep a clean filter.

Answer 3

Is this a trick question? With a lawn mower, of course.
Use a mulching mower. Keep the blade sharp. Cut high and cut often. Let the grass grow to 2 1/2 to 3 inches and mow every day if you have the time an the willingness. You won't ever have to dethatch.

Answer 4

You should mow the grass at the highest setting on your mower or at least 3 inches. Each time you mow, you should cut no more than 1/3 of the grass height. Note: There are exceptions for some warm season grasses such as bermuda centipede, and bentgrass that grow more dense at lower mower settings.

Answer 5

I keep mine tall in the spring +5". On the first really hot day I trim it as short as the mower will go. Instant brown. No mowing till the autumn.
It's taken me many years of experimenting to get this technique down.
Buy a new riding mower, imagine you're on a dodgem car, putting around the yard. :-))))

Answer 6

mow the grass occassionaly with a lawn mover, so that they don't grow wild.Sprinkle it with enough water daily.