How Do You Mow, Edge And Trim A Lawn?
Conscientious mowing, followed by edging and trimming, reduces weeds, thickens turf and improves the lawn’s appearance and vitality. Choose the proper mower for your type of lawn. Use a rotary mower for taller, soft grasses such as bluegrass, fescue or ryegrass; use a reel mower on wiry or low-cut grasses such as Bermudagrass, bentgrass or St. Augustinegrass. Set mower blades to the proper height according to grass type. Set blade height by placing the mower on a flat, paved surface. Use a ruler to measure between blades and pavement. Adjust according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Mow the lawn when it is about a third higher than the recommended mowing height. Leave grass clippings on the lawn, unless the grass has grown very tall between mowings. They will contribute organic matter and nutrients as they break down. Use a handheld edger between pavement and grass. Place the wheel on the pavement with the blade over the edge and push and pull. For large lawns, use a power-driven m
