Home Repair Tutor

Having a beautiful lawn starts with knowing how to cut it. Today’s show discusses   -how high to cut your grass -sharpening mower blades  -the best time of day to cut your grass -and the ever controversial world of grass clippings…should you remove them or leave em?   Cutting your grass too low will weaken it and make it susceptible to burning out, disease, and foot traffic. Mow frequently so that no more than 1/3 of the grass blade is removed when it’s mowed.   Put your blades on a sharpening schedule. Sharpening it on a holiday schedule makes it easy to remember to do.   Avoid mowing your grass during the hottest portion of the day, e.g. 1-3 pm. Mow it closer to to the evening.   Leave grass clippings on the lawn because they act as a natural fertilizer. The only time to remove clippings is when there are clumps.   Hopefully these tips help you get your lawn back into shape and avoid those nasty looks from neighbors!!   Forget the neighbors, do this for yourself, haha.     Do you have a DIY question? Submit