Lawn mowing mistake will actually ‘kill your grass’ – avoid at all costs
When mowing the lawn, there are some considerations you should take to ensure that the grass is healthy.
While you want the grass on your lawn to look pristine and low, you may be taking it a bit too far.
You should consider how much grass you’re cutting back when mowing your lawn. Over on social media, @olccontracting shared exactly why trimming your grass back too much can be detrimental to your lawn over time.
In a TikTok video, he said: “Biggest mistake people make when mowing the lawn.
“Many people cut their grass as short as possible, to reduce the amount of times they have to mow, but this will actually kill your grass.
“Because the sun will shine down on the root, drying it up.
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“Instead, leave it a couple inches taller, protecting it from the sun.”
More insight was previously shared about why you shouldn’t mow your lawn so low.
Renowned gardening expert Oliver Johnson from HomeAdviceGuide.com has shared key lawn maintenance tips to help homeowners avoid common mistakes.
One crucial point he highlighted is to prevent mowing the lawn too short, which he describes as a "recipe for disaster."
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Despite the perceived timesaving benefit, cutting the grass too low can stress it out, leaving it susceptible to diseases, drought, and pests.
Chris Bonnett, the founder of Gardening Express, further emphasizes the importance of not mowing long grass too short, as it can harm the roots, promote weed growth, and damage lawnmowers.
As a guideline, it's advisable to aim for a grass height of around three inches.
This allows the grass to maintain sturdy top growth, ensuring its strength and resistance to various challenges.
