An often under-valued garden task. It is important to get into good mowing habits to keep your lawn in tip top condition. A well presented lawn will make the rest of your garden look even better. The two key aspects are mowing height, and mowing frequency.
Grass grows from the bottom and not the top. This is fortunate, else a single mow would kill off your entire lawn! The first thing is not to set your mower height too low. If you cut the grass too far down the stem then the growing will tend to be low wide spread, making for a tight knit and moss prone lawn. The rule of thumb is to cut one third off the height.
At the same time you don't want your lawn to grow into a wild jungle, so regular mowing is essential. However, leave enough height on the grass so that it has enough capacity to generate food for growth. Grass is just like any other plant, and if you remove all the leaves then a plant can no longer generate food from sunlight, and hence your grass will struggle.
If there is a period of drought, and hosepipe ban, not uncommon in the English summertime, then it is advantageous for the grass to be long enough to survive. Too short and those large brown patches will appear.
Weed and Feed is another good method to make sure that your lawn gets the nutrition it needs to stay in top shape. This is cheap to buy now and regular applications make sure your lawn is consistent across it's area, rather than certain patches being more prolific than others.
Different types of grasses demand different maintenance. Consult articles specific to your own type of grass to make sure you get the best advice for your own lawn.
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