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kalalaukid
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| Posted: Wed Aug 29, 2007 3:57 am Post subject: how often should a lawn be cut? |
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for optmum grass health how long should you wait between cuttings?
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| Posted: Wed Aug 29, 2007 1:47 pm Post subject: |
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That would really depend on what type of grass you have and what the weather conditions are. Some grasses are healthier if kept shorter, some should be left to grow a little taller. Weather conditions...hot, cool, dry or wet...those all factor into the situation too.
You probably need to contact a local landscaper or the agriculture dept of a local college to get accurate info for where your live and what you planted.
All these concerns about lawn care is one reason why I am slowly digging up our lawns and planting flowers  so much more fun to take care of.
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kalalaukid
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| Posted: Thu Aug 30, 2007 7:54 am Post subject: |
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thanks agian. ye planting flowers is great very rewwarding. im starting a flower garden soon.
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TurningColorz
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| Posted: Mon Oct 29, 2007 6:33 pm Post subject: |
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I've always had a nice looking bluegrass lawn by adhering to the 1/3 rule.
"Never cut more than 1/3 of the blade"
If your grass is really tall, raise the cutting height for a first pass, wait at least two days for the grass to recover. Then cut again at your normal height.
Hope that helps,
Mike
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rockytop00
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| Posted: Thu Nov 08, 2007 7:54 pm Post subject: |
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Depends on how much it's growing, we usually cut St. Augustine grass at 4 inches, and Bahaia at 3 inches once a week.
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GardeninVanGogh
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| Posted: Mon Nov 26, 2007 4:01 pm Post subject: |
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It depends on the species, weather.
Cut it to 3 inches when it reaches four. Do not bother when season is dry, allow it higher, and decrease an inch, cut twice if necessary to avoid stress. Make sure your tool of preference is well sharpened to avoid diseases.
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Lets Plant
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| Posted: Thu Jan 31, 2008 6:41 pm Post subject: |
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I like the 1/3 rule. I think I will use that for now on. Thanks.
Aaron
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