Lawns and lawn mowers go hand in hand. However, there are some important things to consider in regard to both, that will help ensure you get the best result when mowing your lawn.
In this video, we share some tips…
The Grass
Not all grasses should be mown at the same height
The right length of grass is critical for plant health and for weed minimisation. So make sure you know the height that works best for your lawn variety. Generally speaking, this will be between 10 and 50mm for most common grass varieties.
Ideal Mowing Heights by Turf Variety
(Rule of thumb: shorter for summer, longer for winter)
Green Couch: 5 to 30mm
Buffalo Grass (Sir Walter): 30 to 50mm
Kikuyu: 30 to 50mm
Zoysia Matrella (Sir Grange): 5 to unmown
Queensland Blue Couch: 5 to 30mm
Broadleaf Carpet Grass: 30 to 50mm
Hybrid Bermuda (TifTuf): 5 to 30mm
Fescue: 30 to 50mm
Grasses love consistent mowing
Mowing regularly and in different directions will encourage the individual blades to grow straight. This provides more space for new blades to grow, which ultimately gives you a thicker lawn. Just make sure you only remove 1/3 of the leaf blade or less each mow.
The grass should be dry
Rain is great for fertilising, but not ideal for mowing. Mowing when the grass is wet can damage the leaf blades as they will tear rather than cut, leaving an uneven edge. This can give a ‘chopped’ look to your lawn. So wait until the lawn has dried out after rain or irrigation before you mow.
Leave the leaf blade longer in shade and when water is scarce
You can maximise your lawn’s health in the shade by raising your mower a notch or two when you get to the shaded areas. This gives the lawn a great surface to absorb what sunlight is available to it.
Keeping your lawn on the longer side will also reduce stress on the lawn during the hotter months. Doing this will keep the temperature of the soil cooled, reducing evaporation, and keeping moisture at the roots of your grass, right where it needs to be.
The Lawn Mower
Sharp blades
To get the best cut, it’s important to keep your mower blades in peak condition. You can drop your mower into a service centre, or you can do the maintenance yourself and replace the blades when required.
Suitability for your lawn variety
There are many types of lawn mowers available.
Petrol-powered rotary mowers are powerful, affordable, and easy to use. They suit most lawn types. Battery-operated models are improving and can be a great alternative to the traditional petrol models.
Cylinder mowers are excellent for short, fine lawns varieties and can give a real manicured look to your lawn. If you have a very small area, a hand-pushed cylinder mower can also be a good option compared to a petrol-powered machine like this one.
With both your grass and your lawn mower considered, your lawn mowing results should see your lawn at the top of its game.
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