Mowing tips:  When it comes to taking care of your lawn, one of the most important practices is also one of the most basic. Mowing.

Height: When deciding on a mowing height, the most important consideration is turfgrass type.  We recommend....

Bahiagrass - 3 to 4 inches
Bermudagrass - 1/2 to 1 inch
Carpetgrass - 1 to 2 inches
Centipedegrass - 1 1/2 to 2 inches
St. Augustinegrass - 2 1/2 to 3 inches
Zoysiagrass 1 to 2 inches

Timing:  Determining when to mow should be based on the growth rate of the grass, not on the calendar.  To keep your lawn looking it's best, remove only one third of the leaf blade each time you mow.   Another good practice is to change direction with each mowing.  This keeps the turf growing in an erect, upright position rather than leaning in the direction it was mowed. It also helps reduce turf wear and the possibility of scalping.

Sharp Blade:  Making sure you mower blade is sharp is probably the most important requirement for proper mowing.   A dull blade rips and shreds the the grass instead of cutting it.  Mowing with a dull blade makes the grass susceptible to several problems such as, brown leaf tips, diseases and insects.  Sharpen your blade monthly.  Try it, you'll really see a difference.

One more:  As stated on the watering tips page, during the hottest months, water your lawn the day before you mow, then mow during the coolest part of the day.  Your lawn will love you for it.