Most cut grass too short.

[Karl F]

middle of July, still green, one down from max height

[Karl F]

still bagging, and like BBJ..amazed at what it picks up..got a grass dump out back, stuff don't break down too fast, that's for sure.
weeds are noticeably less this year, at the higher setting.

[Karl F]

after a couple hours of cutting and clipping, the deck and something cold is always in order...and time to go get some more firewood is in order too.. all set for this winter...but a good time to plan for the one after.

So.. Saltheart... how is your experiment working out for you?

[SurfCaster413]

Hey guys I just wanted to add my 2 cents here. I am a landscaper and at all my accouts right now with this heat am cutting at 4.25 to 4.50 inches. It really helps keeping the green. The lower you cut in this heat, you will burn your lawns and leaving it prone for weeds to take over or grubs which can destroy lawns. Also a tip for you if your gonna water your lawns do it first thing in the morning. During the day time is a waste and during the night your more likely to have your lawn get a fungis

[Raven]

the longer the grass
the more shade you have
for each individual grass plant
represented by a single blade

that shade conserves the water
more water equals lusher growth
lusher growth equals more color.
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Karl ....its just "my" way.... but i've found
that mowing is an art form and i never
cut anymore in a grid pattern.BORING!

i cut in contour to the shape of the land
in curves or ARCS... and it's more fun
and pleasing to the eye afterwards.

some of the smaller spots i cut at a right angle
to the curve to frame it....
then it accentuates the landscape

[BigBo]

Looking very nice Karl

Originally Posted by Raven

the longer the grass
the more shade you have
for each individual grass plant
represented by a single blade

that shade conserves the water
more water equals lusher growth
lusher growth equals more color.
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Karl ....its just "my" way.... but i've found
that mowing is an art form and i never
cut anymore in a grid pattern.BORING!

i cut in contour to the shape of the land
in curves or ARCS... and it's more fun
and pleasing to the eye afterwards.

some of the smaller spots i cut at a right angle
to the curve to frame it....
then it accentuates the landscape

I'd like to see some pics. Snap a couple when you can.

[JohnR]

I've never been accused of cutting my grass too short.

[Raven]

Originally Posted by BigBo

Looking very nice Karl


I'd like to see some pics. Snap a couple when you can.

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unfortunately:
i don't mow here BO, because it's owned by the neighbor
who's family manages the golf course
so consequently........... it's kept real short....like@ the G.C.

shorter than i want it....plus i get no clippings to use as mulch

i just found that walking in a straight line made me feel like a cyborg and lacked creativity.