Here it is the middle of August. You are tired of mowing all season. If you are like me between the rain and humidity every time you had to mow the grass has been long and it has been a lot of work. Like me you probably cannot wait for the first snow fall so you can be relieved of your mowing duties. Well here is some quick tips so you can coast to winter!
Always use a sharp blade; tearing grass invites trouble. A sharp blade will cut quicker but will keep the grass looking even.
Raise the deck to about 3.5 inches until the final mowing of the season. The long look is in!
Don't cut off more than one-third of the height in one cutting. So you don't have to bag. Who wants to stop every 5 minutes to dump out a heavy bag of grass?
"Don’t feed it, feed it" if the “grass” (or whatever combination of grass and weeds your lawn contains) is thick and green. A green, vigorous lawn doesn’t need fertilizer, and all you’re doing is causing yourself more mowing.
Well this may not be the approved Horticultural method. It certainly is the approved method of the guy who has other things to do. Your lawn will survive and be around for next year. If you are looking for more tips stay tuned. You can spend your time either reading about what to do with your lawn or actually mowing it. Watch for our tips on how to carefully place your snow in your neighbors driveway with your snow blower.
Special thanks to
awaytogarden.com for the idea.
Article written by Edward Proulx
Senior Lazy Man's Consultant
ProParts Direct Staff
www.propartsdirect.net
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