What You Did Not Know About Grass Cutting

By Stephanie Myers


Immaculate gardens are born out of hard work. However, they are worth every second spend making them look better. If you would wish to have such then you need to get serious with gardening. Grass cutting is an important factor in this.

Your decisions on the time you will cut the vegetation should be made considering its height. During the rainy season, the growth will be accelerated while it will slow down when the weather becomes sunny. Following your calendar to plan for the cuts will not be effective.

The direction used in cutting should not be always the same. When you vary it, you will ensure that the straight shape of the vegetation is maintained. Besides this, it will be able to prosper at all sides. The soil will be protected from compaction. The opposite is true. You will learn the hard way when you take the information for granted.

Grass should not be cut if it is covered by mist. The cut will not be even. Apart from this, sticky clippings will find their way to the movable parts of the machine clogging it. The mower will need unclogging frequently. The process will be very slow and it will require much effort. The worse part is that the grounds will not look immaculate at the end even after all the struggle. You will lose nothing by waiting for the water to clear before you start the process.

It is not every compound that is usually even. However, it does not mean that the uneven ones do not have to mowed. When you get to the high points, you ought to raise the mower so that it does not end up scalping the ground. Apart from scalping, regrading of the area might be witnessed. When you are going down a slope, it is good to advance diagonally.

Overlaps should be monitored so that you are not forced to go back and do more strokes. People who are doing this in a hurry tend to increase the overlapping distance. However, there is no good that can come from that. In fact, it only leaves the place looking more disorganized. The spacing should not be more than three inches.

The blades need to be sharpened before the mowing. If the cut is not easy, grass will end up being ripped or torn. It leaves the vegetation vulnerable to diseases and pests beside giving the landscape an undesirable look. Therefore, it is upon you to decide whether to take the time to ensure that the blades are sharpened or spend much more time and other resources in treating the grass once it is diseased or even infested with pests.

Some compounds have very sharp corners. Do not struggle to tackle the corners before you finish with the rest of the space. You should go round them and then once every part has been mowed come back to them. A few strokes will be enough to cut the grass in such places. Your work will be easier when you proceed in such a manner. You should not crave difficulties when they are not adding any value to your life.




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