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You should never mow more than 1/3 the length of the grass blades in a single mowing.

If your lawn is growing too fast and mowing just 1/3 does not seem to make a dent in it, wait a few days and mow again. Different times of the year may require mowing twice a week instead of just once.

Advice for Mowing Mature Lawns

Mowing once a week is usually sufficient, however, in the spring, when the grass is growing more rapidly than other times of the year, you may need to mow twice a week instead of just once. Remember, for a healthy lawn, it’s important that you never remove more than one-third of the grass blades in a single cutting.

Another imperative item in successful mowing is the sharpness of your mowing blades. Make sure you keep your blades sharp. Mowing your lawn with a dull blade tears the ends of the grass blades instead of cutting them. This leaves your grass with ragged ends, which eventually turn brown, giving your lawn a dried out look. This type of cutting also encourages the spread of fungus and lawn disease.

When mowing an existing lawn, mow in different directions. Mow one week diagonal, the next week horizontal and the third week in a vertical pattern. Changing the direction each time you mow will prevent the “leaning” of grass blades in your lawn.