It’s summertime, which means it’s time to learn some tried-and-true Lawn Connections tips for caring for your lawn during this season:

NO SCALPING.

Scalping is the gruesome term for cutting too short. It can leave ugly brown patches in areas of uneven ground and strain root systems. “This leads to weeds breaking through the turf,” says Pat Callahan, director of grounds, landscaping, and turf at Delaware Valley College in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. Cool-season grasses are cut to 2½ to 3½ inches; warm-season grass is cut to 1 to 3 inches.

WATCH YOUR SPEED

Haste can make a waste of your lawn. This is particularly true with tall or wet grass, which resists a swift cut. But even in dry conditions, a rushed job leads to uneven shearing and leaves behind clumps of poorly mulched clippings.

DON’T LOOK DOWN

Fact: You’ll mow straighter if you focus about 10 feet ahead of the mower rather than directly at the wheels.

BAG THE BAGGING

Picking up clippings prevents them from getting tracked into the house, but mulching as you mow puts the grass particles back into the turf, providing nutrients such as nitrogen to the soil. You’ll end up with healthier turf.

EDGE AND TRIM AT ONCE

Hold the string-trimmer head vertically to cut a clean edge (along a curb, for instance), and turn it horizontal to trim around bushes or landscape features. Don’t trim and edge in separate trips.

Do you have further questions about summer lawnmowing tips? If so, it’s time to get in touch with Lawn Connections. When it comes to lawn design and décor, we’re truly the experts at hand. If you’re in need of high-quality lawn care services, call Lawn Connections at 817-769-6950! Or, get in touch with us via our online contact form. Our landscaping professionals are truly the best in the business. We’re always happy to offer our assistance, and we look forward to sharing our expertise with you!