Question: Is there a right and a wrong method of lawn mowing?

Answer: Yes. Alternate the direction in which you mow each lawn mowing session. You will thereby prevent your grass from "getting into a rut" (literally). If your lawn mower wheels pass over the same area in the same direction each time you mow, they'll form ruts over time. Switching lawn mowing patterns also wisely avoids having the lawn mower blade beating at the grass in the same direction at every mowing.

Question: How high should grass get before cutting? How low should grass be cut?

Answer: How high you should allow the grass on lawns to reach before cutting it is perhaps the most widely encountered FAQ in any Lawns FAQ. And "How much of the grass blade should be removed when you're cutting grass?" is a natural sequel to that question. An optimal height for cutting a cool season grass in summer is about 2 1/2 inches. And at each mowing, you should only be removing about the top 1/3 of the grass blade. Consequently, a good time to mow lawns is when your grass is about 3 2/3 inches high. However, warm season grasses may generally be cut shorter

Lawn Tricks is a comprehensive, easy to follow system that really works...and everything will be revealed to you...all of my methods for, mowing, thatch control, weed elimination, fertilizing, insect management, watering and more. The most effective timing for each, including time of day as well as season . Lawn Tricks takes the guesswork out of lawn care and lets you take charge, achieving fast and lasting results.

 

 

Here's a peak inside the cover :

	How to assess your lawn so that you can cater to its specific needs. Pg. 4
	What is Thatch ? Answered! When it is healthy and when is it dangerous. How to know and the best methods for preventing it crossing the line and fixing it if it has. Pg. 6
	Easy To Follow Step-by-Step instructions for eliminating weeds. With some secret methods Pg. 11
	Aerating, Why, When, How's. This may solve all your problems. Pg. 14
	Fertilizers. The best fertilizer ever and its free. Easy guide to soil and fertilizers including great tips on soil pH so you get it right every time. Pg. 17
	Insects. The good the bad and the absolutely necessary. Keep the good bugs say goodbye to the bad ones Pg. 19
	Watering your lawn, The absolute best method saves 60% of water and is better for your lawn ! Pg. 23
	Miracle mowing and how it is the key to everything! Do you really know what is the best way to mow your lawn and the difference it makes to it appearance and health? Answered and explained! Pg. 28

 

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Inside the pages of this book, you’ll learn ways to get rid of these weeds forever or at least keep them from taking over your whole yard. . A huge rule of thumb in lawn care is to use offense rather than defense when it comes to weeds. That means preventing them from appearing in the first place is the best practice so you don’t have as much to worry about when it comes to removal and control.

“My Lawn Care Secrets – Professional Lawn Care For Your Home!” is simply the best way I’ve found to get all the information you need to have a great lawn.

 

* How do you pick out the right grass seed for your climate?

* Is there really a right and wrong way to mow your lawn?

* How do I get rid of those pesky weeds? * What about fertilizers – which one should I use?

* And much, much more!

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When you are ready to seed you need to firstly rake over the area lightly with a wire or springbok rake in two direction. Then apply the seed at the recommended rate. If its a normal sized lawn you are best to mark out the area into metre squares by using some string and apply a measured amount into each area. The amount will depend on the type and species of the seed in the grass seed mixture. With the seed applied lightly rake the lawns surface then water the area with a fine spray on a watering can or hose.

At this stage the key is to keep the area and the seed moist for 14 days not allowing it to dry out. This means spraying the area with water up to twice a day. During this period it is O.K to walk on the newly sown lawn to remove small stone that the watering with reveal.

Once the seed has germinated and reached 35mm high it should be rolled or lightly walked on during a dry day. This causes tillering which is where the seedlings are damaged in the main stems encouraging them to send out or grow additional stem from the base of each plant.

When the grass reaches 40mm high its time to cut it with a rotary mower or flymo. Ideally it should be a sharp blade. Set the mover to remove the tops of the grass plants remembering that you should not remove more than a third of the total grass plant at any one time. Any weeds that have germinated at this stage with the grass will normally be removed by the cutting process. More persistent and perennial weeds can be removed by hand or treated with a weed killer 13 weeks after sowing if this season is right. Feeding in the early stages of creating a lawn is not normally required at this stage.