As we head into the summer months, everything is beginning to grow and bloom, and quickly. As the grass gets taller, many people wonder: how often do I need to mow my lawn? Are you one of them?
If you do a quick Google search, you’ll come up with a variety of answers for this topic. If you don’t mow regularly, the height of your grass can get out of hand and your lawn can look messy. If you mow too often, you run the risk of ruining the grass itself. Moreover, not all types of grass are the same.
By learning just a few simple things about your lawn, you can figure out the best routine to keep your lawn in tip-top shape all year long. Our experts at Promier Landscapes will help you assess your yard by the criteria below and assist you in developing the right care plan to achieve the lawn of your dreams.
How Long Has Your Grass Gotten?
Traditionally, people mow their lawn once a week, no matter what. Truthfully, lawn mowing shouldn’t exactly be scheduled on a certain day; instead, your mowing schedule should be planned around how long your grass has gotten. For example, if your grass is healthy and fast growing, you’ll need to mow a little more often. Slower-growing grass, or a lawn with brown spots, should be mowed less frequently.
The One-Third Rule
Professional landscapers will use the one-third rule when assisting customers with their lawns. This rule states that you should never cut more than one-third the total length of your grass. If you cut more than that, you run the risk of stressing the plant and causing even more damage. Even if your grass has become long and unruly, cut in sessions 1-2 days apart, never cutting more than one-third the total length.
What Is the Season and Climate?
The weather and climate in your area is perhaps the greatest indicator of the rate at which your grass will grow. If you live in a wetter, warmer climate, your grass will grow significantly faster than a dryer, colder climate. Here in the areas of Kingsport, Johnson City and Bristol in Tennessee, the summer climate sees an average temperature between 80 and 85 degrees with an average annual rainfall between 40 and 50 inches. In other words, during whatever the growing season of your grass might be, you’ll need to do more lawn maintenance.
What Kind of Grass Do You Have?
There are a variety of grass types and species, but they generally fall into one of two categories: “warm” season grass and “cool” season grass. Both types of grass have different growing and dormant periods. Experts suggest having your grass mowed once per week during the growing season should be adequate to maintain your lawn.
Professional lawn care in Kingsport, Johnson City and Bristol in Tennessee
There’s no job too big or small for our expert landscapers at Promier Landscapes. We specialize in all aspects of lawn care and are committed to helping you achieve the yard of your dreams. We can handle all aspects of your landscape maintenance, in all seasons, through one of our yearly maintenance contracts. To find out more, give us a call at (423) 872-2988 or visit us online.