Tips & Tricks

One of the most common mistakes homeowners make is leaving too much time between mows. Letting your lawn grow too long before cutting it puts the grass under significant stress — and the results show.

The golden rule of lawn care is the one-third rule: never remove more than one-third of the grass blade in a single mow. When you let grass grow too tall and then cut it back hard, you remove the green leaf tissue and expose the brown, woody stem underneath. This is called scalping, and it weakens the plant, making it vulnerable to disease, weeds, and drought stress.

Regular mowing — typically every 2-3 weeks during the growing season, if wanting one of the best lawns in the street weekly is an option— keeps your lawn in the optimal height range, encourages lateral growth (making the lawn thicker and denser), and prevents weeds from establishing and seeding. Lawns will go to 4 weekly during the cooler months

Not all mowers are created equal. The type of mower used on your lawn has a significant impact on the health and appearance of your grass — and cylinder mowers are widely regarded as the superior choice for quality lawns.

Arotary mower works like a helicopter blade — either 1,2 or 4 horizontal blades spin at high speed and tears through the grass. This tearing action leaves ragged, frayed cut ends on each blade of grass, which turn brown and create a dull, straw-like appearance. The torn ends are also more susceptible to disease and fungal infection.

A cylinder mower, on the other hand, uses a scissor-like cutting action — a rotating cylinder of blades cuts against a fixed bottom blade, slicing each grass blade cleanly. This clean cut heals quickly, keeps the grass greener, and produces the classic striped finish you see on golf courses, cricket pitches, and premium lawns.