table of contents
- Mowing in spring
- height
- frequency
- Gradual waste
- Last mowing
- time
- care
- frequently asked Questions
Regularly the race mowing is more important than just looks. It is important for the plants and their resilience. But when and how often should it be done?
In a nutshell
- Frequency depends on the growth and type
- gradual blending is often the best choice
- Regular mowing ensures dense growth
- Weeds and moss can be prevented
- The timing depends on many factors
Mowing in spring
The first mowing after winter should be done when the lawn is sprouting again and the stalks are about twice as long.
Note: However, they should not be too long so that gradual blending is not necessary. Because this is more complex and takes more time.
height
How high the lawn should be after mowing depends on the type and personal taste. A distinction is made between:
- English lawn 4 to 5 centimeters
- Turf 4 to 5 centimeters
- Shadow lawns 5 to 6 centimeters
- Sports and play lawn 3 to 5 centimeters
- Ornamental lawn 5 to 6 centimeters
Tip: To begin with, measure the stalks with a ruler. Over time, this will give you a sense of when to cut.
frequency
The frequency of mowing depends on a number of different factors. Including:
- Competing plants
- Incidence of light
- nutrient
- care
- Lawn type
- regional climate
- Amount of water
The better the lawn is cared for and the better the location for the plants, the faster it grows. This means that mowing is required all the more frequently. There is therefore no general answer to how often it has to be mowed per year. Well-cared for lawns in the sun may need cutting every week. Shadow lawns that are neither blasted nor fertilized can sometimes get by for a whole month without shortening.
Orientation at altitude is therefore better than frequency.
Gradual waste
A maximum of a third of the length of the stalk should be removed each time you mow. Otherwise the plants will be weakened too much. If the lawn is too long after your vacation or because you forgot to trim it, you should not make a radical cut.
It is better to proceed gradually. The lawn is shortened by a third, after one to a maximum of two weeks a third is removed again until the desired height is reached.
After that, it makes sense to mow the lawn as often as possible in order to maintain the height of growth. As a result, the plants are only slightly affected by the measure and the growth condenses.
Last mowing
The last mowing of the year takes place between October and November. It should be done when temperatures drop but before frost occurs. Because then the grass no longer grows. Also, cut the stalks a little shorter so that more light can get to the plants.
time
Not only the season but also the conditions on the day of mowing are decisive. The following criteria are important in relation to the conditions:
- covered
- Frost free
- do not mow a wet lawn
- dry
Blazing sunshine should be avoided so that the stalks do not burn. Freezing temperatures can cause frost damage. A wet lawn is very difficult to mow and has an increased risk of rot.
care
Since a good part of the leafy green is lost when mowing, the lawn should be watered and fertilized regularly. This keeps the plants strong and allows them to regenerate quickly.
Tip: The day after mowing is the best time to do this. This allows the nutrients to get into the soil faster and more easily.
frequently asked Questions
The individual blades of grass branch out more and the lawn grows more densely. This means that weeds and moss have less chance of spreading. He is also more resilient. Mowing also has advantages visually, as the surface appears more even.
This is not only necessary to keep the cut surfaces on the stalks smooth and small. Blunt blades can also tear out entire plants, creating holes in the lawn.
Saturday is considered a working day and can therefore be used to mow the lawn. All you have to do is observe the respective rest periods. On Sundays, however, you are not allowed to use the mower or other noisy equipment.
Because a good part of the chlorophyll is lost through the cut, because the amount of leaf green has been reduced. This means that the plants can initially produce less energy.
The lawn cut itself is a good and natural fertilizer. Mowers that can mulch at the same time are therefore ideal. However, you should refrain from doing this in wet breeds. On the one hand, the area is shaded and on the other hand, the risk of rot increases.