MOWING HEIGHT In addition to potential damage to your lawn, low cutting heights also increase the wear on your cutting deck and the risk of damage caused by hitting rocks. SEASONAL MOWING During the summer (especially in the Southern region), growth will occur less frequently. It is a good idea to adjust your cutting schedule so that you are not mowing too frequently. Over-mowing during the summer can cause dehydration. After the summer, you may notice growth occurring more rapidly. This will most likely continue until mid autumn. Adjust your schedule to accommodate this increase in growth rate, and then decrease until your grass has become dormant. KEEP IN MIND You can reduce the risk of dehydration and infection by using sharp blades, using a mower with high blade speed, mowing no more than 1/2 the length of the grass blades at one time and not mowing your lawn when it is wet.
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