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Determining The Proper Mower Height SettingTo produce healthy quality turf proper mowing is essential. Remember, grass is a plant. When part of the leaf blade is removed – the leaf surface is reduced. The quantity of leaf surface combined with the sugar making process called photosynthesis helps determine how much food the root system will receive.
More leaf surface help produce a root system that is healthier. The more developed and extensive the root system in a yard, the better the roots more efficiently use the moisture in the soil. A healthy lawn with a strong root system has less need to extra irrigation.
Mowing grass at the proper height increases the yards ability to combat weeds. Grass when mowed short is less dense and weakens the roots system. In contrast, a healthy, thick lawn helps prevent weeds from establishing themselves.
Mowing grass at the proper height in shady areas is very important due to the limited sunlight. The "turf management practice" of mowing grass too low and scalping areas with a weed eater is probably the ruin of more lawns then many of us care to believe.

Most fertilizers found at your local garden center or nursery will all contain the three major elements. But they all come in the same amounts. The major fertilizer elements are represented with a three-digit number such as 12-6-8 or 30-10-10.
Each number is the percentage of each element in the following order: nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium. Each blend of fertilizer serves a different purpose or need. For example, a blend with more potassium is good for preparing grass for winter.
Before choosing any blend of fertilizer it’s best to know the grass needs to determine the right combination of the elements. Consider the time of year, the climate, soil type and most importantly the type of grass, health or condition of the lawn – new or established. The more you know the more informed decision you can make.

One way to help determine the current nutrient levels in the soil is with a simple pH test.


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