All grasses have particular mowing height needs. Cutting your lawn very short makes it prone to drought and heat damage, but not cutting it sufficiently short will entice pest infestations. Here in Palmerston North, we have both warm-season and cool grasses and every type has a different height need. It is vital to recognize the grass type and learn about its height needs as lawn mowing without this knowledge can damage the health of your lawn.
The difference between warm and cool season height needs
Although cool season grass is vital, we also have some warm season plants like buffalo grass.
How cutting too short impacts lawn health and outlook
Lawn mowing is not as easy as cutting it down as low as you can get it, which is the approach several property owners make. The logic behind this technique is that it imparts the lawn a clean outlook and needs less frequent mowing.
How the wrong mowing height enhances the hazard of disease and insects
When the grass is cut very low, the crowns of the leaves may have injuries from the lawnmower blades. Rather than providing a clean chop, the mower blades can tear the glass leaves, making your lawn more prone to insects and diseases. Your short glass blades will also leave your leaves vulnerable to drought and heat damage. If you leave the grass blades too long, you may end up in offering a perfect ambience or insects and diseases to make their home in the lawn.
