Whether you enjoy the calming hum of your weekly mow or consider mowing a chore, we all want to get the most of the effort we spend working in the yard. Check out a few mowing tips to help make the most of your lawn care routine.
1. Change the pattern or direction you mow from time to time.
Help your grass stand straight and tall by switching up your mowing pattern. If you vary the direction you mow, you will prevent blades that lean in one direction and help avoid compacting soil.
2. Trim down mow time with a tractor.
If you’ve got a large yard, a tractor can be a huge help. For yards larger than about an acre, Poulan Pro‘s riding mower can help you mow more in less time, traveling at speeds up to 5.2 MPH.
3. Don’t cut too aggressively.
According to Scotts, you only need to cut the top 1/3 of the grass blades at one time. This helps your grass grow a deeper root system for nutrients and water in the soil. The ideal length varies by grass type, but a good range is 2.5 to 3 inches.
4. Cut down garage clutter with a mower that folds up for storage.
Who doesn’t want more space in the garage? Make the most of your space by reducing your mower’s storage footprint by up to 70%. New mower upgrades from EGO let you store your mower upright in the easy steps with no fuel or oil leaks.
5. Pay attention to weather patterns, and mow less during drought.
Lawns respond to weather. When there’s no rain grass grows slowly and can become stressed. Mow less when the ground is very dry to let your grass conserve water.
6. Mow any time of the day with a quieter mower.
Heat of the summer make you wish you could mow early in the morning or later in the evening? Battery-powered mowers are much quieter and give you the flexibility to mow whenever is best for you without bothering the neighbors.
7. Go high-tech with maintenance.
Now you can track your mower’s performance and maintenance needs from your smartphone. Cub Cadet’s Zero-Turn Riding Mower comes Bluetooth-equipped and connects to a mobile app, helping you understand the inner-workings of your rider.
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