047: Lawn Tips on Mowing, Blade Sharpening, Leaf Clippings and More
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Having a beautiful lawn starts with knowing how to cut it. Today\\u2019s show discusses
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\\n-how high to cut your grass
\\n-sharpening mower blades\\xa0
\\n-the best time of day to cut your grass
\\n-and the ever controversial world of grass clippings\\u2026should you remove them or leave em?
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\\nCutting your grass too low will weaken it and make it susceptible to burning out, disease, and foot traffic. Mow frequently so that no more than 1/3 of the grass blade is removed when it\\u2019s mowed.
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\\nPut your blades on a sharpening schedule. Sharpening it on a holiday schedule makes it easy to remember to do.
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\\nAvoid mowing your grass during the hottest portion of the day, e.g. 1-3 pm. Mow it closer to to the evening.
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\\nLeave grass clippings on the lawn because they act as a natural fertilizer. The only time to remove clippings is when there are clumps.
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\\nHopefully these tips help you get your lawn back into shape and avoid those nasty looks from neighbors!!
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\\nForget the neighbors, do this for yourself, haha.
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