Sun Prairie residents deserve a lush, green lawn.
For the most part, grass is easy to grow. It is not so easy to maintain. It is imperative that if you own your home, you look at your lawn as your biggest and greatest asset. A lush green lawn and good landscaping can add many dollars to the value of your home. Better Homes and Gardens suggests you can put 5-10% of your home value in a landscaping project and recoup the value immediately. In any project, there will be a lawn to mow. Below we debunk three common myths and replace them with truths regarding lawn care in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin.
Mowing Truths
Mow at the correct height.
It is a myth that you can mow your lawn at any height. The fact is a longer grass blade is healthier. Some homeowners feel they can mow their lawn at any height. This is not the case. You must mow your lawn at the correct height and keep it consistently mowed at that height. Mowing a lawn too short will expose the roots and dry out your lawn faster.
Your lawn will best maintain its health by trimming a half-inch or less each time. The correct time to mow your lawn is when it reaches about 3.25 inches and mow down to about 2.75 inches. Attempt to mow close to that height and keep it as consistent as possible. Each lawn can vary, but choose to use a higher setting on your lawnmower over a lower setting. You only want to remove the top portion of your grass each time that you mow.
Keep your lawnmower blades sharp.
Some homeowners do not see the importance of sharp blades. Like cutting hair with a dull blade, you can ruin the strand and each individual strand of grass. A dull cut will expose the lawn and leave the lawn looking brown as each strand frays at the edge. You will wreak havoc on your yard if you do not sharpen your lawnmower blades regularly. A sharp blade will cut well; cleanly slice the grass, minimizing any damage.
Mow when your lawn is dry.
Mowing wet grass can cause many ill effects. It dulls your lawnmower blades quicker.
Wet or damp grass can clump and rot leaving an unsightly mess. Wet grass discarded by the mower is not good for your lawn and may invite disease and pests. If you must mow when wet or damp, use a leaf blower to remove the clumps and clippings or bag your wet clippings.
Call us for expert lawn care in Sun Prairie
Finally, if you live in Sun Prairie and are looking for expert lawn care, look no further. A+ Lawn Care is here to meet your needs. We believe that everyone who lives in Sun Prairie deserves a lush green lawn and we can help make that a reality with specialized professional services. We have packages for every budget. Give us a call today!