Turf expert Dr. Trey Rogers tells us the best way to insure good lawn health is to mow properly. Here’s how:

• Start with a sharp mower blade.
• Mowing more often.
• Cut off no more that 1/3 of the grass blade’s length at one time to prevent shocking the plant.
• Allow the grass clippings to fall back onto the lawn (mulch) instead of bagging them.

Clippings provide important nutrients, and contrary to conventional thought, do not promote thatch.

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