AS - The Terrace § Pep tandard Wednesday, March 27, 2002 Tips for mowing your lawn Whether you enjoy mowing the water and other nutrients from pene- lawn or not, it’s a part of the weekly trating the soil. Alternatively, mulch- chores. Here’s how you can do it efficiently and expertly! When mow- ing your lawn, never cut more than one-third of the length of the grass. During the spring and fall months, keep the grass between 5-7 em tall, During the hot summer months, the grass can be a bit longer, between 6-8 cm tall. This will help prevent the lawn from drying out, reduce the need for watering and reduce the likelihood of infesta- tion of insects, weeds or illnesses. Before the onset of winter, gradually ing mowers create usable resi- dues.Always ensure that the lawn- mower's blade is usually become dull after about 10 mows. Dull blades can damage the lawn and make it more susceplii- ble to illness and dryness. Always clean the bottom of the lawnmower to prevent dry grass from building up and give it an annual check-ups and regular maintenance. When buying a new lawnmower, focus on quality, durability, warranty and sharp; blades - Spring Home & Garden. ‘Supplement. 2002 lower the height of the grass to 5 cm to discourage rodents from eating it. If the residues from the mown. lawn are short, they can be left in place. They will fertilize the grass with nutri- ents such as nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. On the other hand, if the ends of grass are too long, it's better to remove them, Otherwise they will only become a heavy layer ré after-sale service. Choose the right sized lawnmower for sssssiiy your lawn; the narrower 4 it ts, the easier it will 4 be to maneuver, but it will take longer to finish the job, ge that will suffocate the grass and turn it yellow. 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