The Grass is Always Greener on the Other Side

 Have you ever looked at your neighbor’s lawn and thought, “the grass is always greener on the other side?” Well here are just five quick tips for a better lawn:

1. Never mow your lawn when it is wet.
- Grass clippings clump together more easily when wet, smothering the grass beneath it.

2. Never cut grass more then 1/3 of your lawns height at any one time.
- Cutting more than this stresses the grass.

3. Keep lawn mower blades sharp.
- A dull blade will tare the grass rather then cut it, leaving brown tips at the ends of the grass.

4. Do not mow in the same direction every time you cut your grass.
- This causes the grass to grow unevenly.

5. Do not bag your clippings
- Grass clippings return nutrients to the soil and reduce the need for artificial fertilizers.

 

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