Moles - A Special Video Presentation from Rottler Pest & Lawn Solutions

Mowing
When deciding on a mowing height, the most important consideration is turfgrass type.

Fescue, Bluegrass, Ryegrass – Mow to a height of 3 inches and up.

Zoysia/Bermuda – Mow to a height of 1-3 inches except during the hottest summer months, when a higher cut is recommended.

Determining when to mow should be based on the growth rate of the grass, not on the calendar. To keep your lawn looking its best, remove only about one-third of the leaf blade each time you mow. Another good practice is to change direction with each mowing. This keeps the turf growing in a straight, upright position rather than leaning in the direction it was mowed. It also helps reduce turf wear and the possibility of scalping.

Making sure your rotary mower blade is sharp is probably the single most important requirement for proper mowing. A dull blade rips and shreds the grass instead of cutting it. Mowing with a dull edge can also make the grass susceptible to lawn disease. A good guideline for blade sharpening is to sharpen your rotary mower blade once each month. Try it! You will
Really notice the difference.

Watering
Your lawn should receive at least 1 to 2 inches of water per week during the hottest, driest months. Deep watering to a soil depth of at least 6 inches is recommended. Light waterings that merely dampen the grass are of little benefit and can actually harm your lawn. Very early morning watering is ideal. Mid-day watering, when the weather is hot and dry, can waste water due to the excessive evaporation that takes place. Evening watering tends to promote disease problems as the turf does not have adequate time to dry.

During the summer months, it is a good idea to water your lawn the day before you mow and then try to mow during the coolest part of the day.