
MOWING
The first step to proper mowing is cutting the grass to the recommended height. This means removing no more than one third of the total leaf surface in a single mowing. For example, if the turfs’ optimal height is two inches then it should be mowed when it reaches no more than three inches. When a lawn is properly mowed it is not necessary to remove the clippings. The clippings can be allowed to naturally filter down into the turf recycles nutrients. This practice is environmentally sound, saves time, saves energy, and saves landfill space. Here are some suggested mowing heights for different turfs:- Warm Season
- Bermudagrass (Cynodon dactylon) hybrid 0.5 to 1.25 inches, common 1 to 2 inches
- Zoysiagrass (Zoysia matrella & Zoysia japonica) 0.5 to 2 inches. If cutting less than 1 inch need to cut more often i.e. 2X a week
- Centipedegrass (Eremochloa ophiuroides) 1 to 2 inches
- Cool Season
- Tall Fescue (Festuca arundinacea) 2 to 3 inches