Right lawn mowing

Content

• Right lawn mowing
• How many times do lawn mowing?
• The correct cutting height
• What to do in high turf?
• When to mow the lawn?
• Which lawnmower?
• Why mow lawns?

Right lawn mowing

Who wants to permanently call a healthy and dense lawn carpet his own, to regular and proper lawn mowing is not around. Clearly summarized, we give you some tips for proper lawn mowing in the hand.

How many times do lawn mowing?

The frequency of lawn mowing depends on the season. After all, grass is a plant like any other that adapts to the seasons in its growth cycle. In the early summer, the grass shoots up in no time, while growth slows down to fall and finally ceases in winter. Accordingly, the lawn should be mowed at least once a week during the strong growth phase from May to June, depending on the growth and a two-time mowing can not hurt. In the hot summer months then weekly to bi-weekly lawn mowing is sufficient.

Frequent lawn mowing strengthens the grass plants. The grass can then condense better and keep wild herbs in check better.

The correct cutting height

The correct cutting height depends on the type of lawn, as well as the question of whether it is in the sun or in the shade. A turf should have a cutting height of 3 to 5 cm. Ornamental grass, however, is usually kept at 2 to 4 cm. Cutting the lawn too low can damage the lawn. A very short lawn needs a lot of care and has to be watered regularly. Too short a lawn can be damaged by heat and suffer burns. If it is too high, the risk of moss formation is given. In addition, then offers wild herbs, the chance to spread.

Like other plants, lawns also need sunlight to be able to photosynthesize and thereby grow. The sunlight absorbs the lawn over its leaves. Lawn lying in the shade should therefore be left at least 5 centimeters to catch the necessary sunlight.

What to do in high turf?

The time has run away again, it is mid-May, the lawn is in full splendor and has never been mowed once? Avoid radical solutions in this case. Do not trim the lawn from 15 centimeters in height to 2 centimeters of ornamental grass. The shock to the plants would actually be too big. If too much grass is slashed at once, the grass plants put all their energy into vertical growth. There are few side shoots formed, the lawn is less dense. Always follow the rule of thumb: always cut off tall grass by a maximum of 1/3 and then in a second or third pass bring the grass to the desired height, allowing some space between the grass.

When to mow the lawn?

Lawn should not be mowed when wet. When dry, the cutting blades on the lawn mower can grip the blades of grass better, and the plants take less damage. As for the season, the lawn should be mown in the spring as soon as it begins to grow again. In autumn, the last mowing should be done in November, so the lawn is well prepared for the winter.

The times for lawn mowing are regulated in Germany. Since 2019, the times have been adjusted and now follow an EU directive. The times for lawn mowing are now regulated in the 32nd Federal Immission Control Ordinance and depend on the mower used. On the safe side one is, if one mows his lawn between 9 and 13 o'clock, as well as 15 to 17 o'clock.

For the exact times, it is best to inquire with your municipal office, as these can also vary locally.

Which lawnmower?

Which lawn mower is best for cutting grass? Whether you opt for a roller mower, rotary mower or air cushion mower plays a subordinate role. It is important, however, that the knife blades are kept sharp (preferably sharpen once a year) so that the blades of grass are cut off accurately. So you get a nice lawn.

Why mow lawns?

The final point: Does a lawn have to be mowed at all? No. However, it then transforms within a short time in a magnificent summer meadow. This is beautiful to look at, but not suitable for lying or playing. Anyone who bleeds their heart when mowing the early summer flowers can think twice about leaving part of the lawn unmade and leaving it to nature's free play. This is certainly beneficial for the biodiversity in your garden.