How to Mow the Lawn Like a Pro - GreenView

Mowing the lawn appears to be a simple task. You simply start the mower, yank the cord, and walk or ride around the yard for a while. But, as any lawn expert will tell you, there's a lot more to it than that. How you mow, when you mow, and what you do with the clippings all have an impact on how well your lawn performs. Mowing the lawn is, in fact, the most undervalued and overlooked aspect of good lawn care.It all starts with grass heightCutting grass too short is the most common mowing blunder made by the average homeowner.This is a bad idea for several reasons:As the grass tries to recover from near-total decapitation, it increases moisture and nutrient demands.It reduces the amount of chlorophyll available for the grass roots to produce energy. (Longer blades indicate that there is more chlorophyll per grass plant, resulting in more vigorous grass.)It allows the soil to dry out faster, which increases the negative effects of drought.When taller grass blades aren't shading them out,...