5 Things you should never do to your lawn

A lush, healthy lawn can take your outdoor space to the next level, but only if you care for it properly. When it comes to maintaining a healthy lawn, there are certain things you should always do and certain things that you should never do. And while it’s not rocket science, some of the things you should avoid are surprisingly common mistakes.

So, if your lawn is looking a bit lacklustre, it may be because of something you’ve done…or haven’t done… that’s contributing to its poor health. Read on for five things you should never do to your lawn and why.

Never Scalp Your Lawn (Cut It Too Short)

Scalping your lawn by cutting it too short can be incredibly damaging. By doing this, you’re taking away most of the grass blade, which means the plant doesn’t have enough leaf surface area to photosynthesise and grow new shoots. This leaves your lawn vulnerable to disease, weeds, and pests, as the grass plants won’t have enough energy to defend themselves and withstand the elements. It also makes your lawn look patchy and uneven due to the lack of growth underneath the mower blades.

Don’t Cut Wet Grass

Mowing wet grass is a bad idea because it can clog up your mower and make cutting difficult. Not only that, but wet grass can stick together, making it harder for the blades of the mower to cut through them properly. On top of that wet grass clippings tend to stick together in clumps which makes them harder to spread out across the lawn evenly, leading to an uneven growth pattern over time. 

Don’t Over Fertilise

Fertiliser is essential for keeping your lawn healthy and green; however, applying too much will burn your grass instead of nourishing it. Excess fertiliser can also make its way into waterways, where it causes algal blooms that deplete oxygen levels in water sources and can kill aquatic life. Use only the amount recommended by a professional, or follow the instructions on the packaging carefully. Additionally, try using organic fertilisers instead since they are better for both your lawn and the environment in general!  

Don’t Mow With A Dull Blade

Using a dull mower blade on your grass is essentially like giving yourself a bad haircut; it just doesn’t look good! Dull blades can tear at the ends of grass blades instead of cutting them cleanly, causing brown tips on newly cut blades that give your entire lawn an unhealthy appearance. Keeping a sharp blade on hand will ensure you get a nice, even cut each time without damaging the underlying grasses in any way!

Don’t Water Too Often, and Never Over-Water

It may seem counterintuitive, but too much water can be just as bad for your lawn as not enough. Overwatering can lead to issues such as fungal diseases or root rot due to an excess buildup of moisture around roots which prevents oxygen from reaching them properly. To avoid this issue problem, make sure you only water once or twice each but of course; this is dependent on weather conditions.

Taking care of your lawn is a significant responsibility, and it takes time, patience, and knowledge to make sure it stays healthy and green all year round. Knowing what to do is important, but so is knowing what not to do! Staff at the Mower Place are experts in providing the right lawn care advice for your place, so get in touch, and we’d be happy to answer any questions and help you with the tools needed to get the job done.