Many property owners in North Carolina mow their lawns themselves. If you are one of them, then there are 3 mistakes you are likely making. These include mowing your lawn in the same direction every time, not mowing your grass at the right height, and mowing your lawn with dull blades. All of these mistakes are detrimental to the health of your grass and should be avoided if you want to keep your turf in top condition. Continue reading to learn more about each of these mistakes and how you can correct them!

1. You mow your lawn in the same direction every time.

Homeowner pushing a mower a lawn in Greensboro, NC.

The first mistake you're likely making when mowing is that you mow your lawn in the same direction every time. This is a common error committed by many property owners who are simply unaware of the negative ramifications of repeating their mowing pattern week after week. Although it may give your lawn a familiar feel, mowing in the same direction repeatedly can cause ruts to form in your lawn and compact your soil. Ruts harm the appearance of your grass, while compacted soil actually restricts the flow of water, air, sunlight, and nutrients to the roots of your grass. To avoid these pitfalls, you should rotate your mowing pattern continually. This not only keeps your grass healthier but also gives it a fresh look after every mow.

You can alternate mowing your lawn horizontally, vertically, and diagonally to keep it in good shape.

2. You don't mow your grass at the right height.

Mower beside a low cut lawn and tall grass in Greensboro, NC.

The next mistake you're likely making when mowing is that you don't mow your grass at the right height. This is another common misstep made by many property owners who simply don't know the correct height to cut their grass. Different turf types need to be mowed at different heights to preserve and encourage healthy growth. If you cut your grass too low or too high, you weaken it and increase its stress vulnerability. In North Carolina, tall fescue is the most common type of grass. If that is what you have on your property, then it should be mowed to a height of 3.5 to 4 inches. Keeping your tall fescue grass at this height helps position it for short- and long-term success.

3. You mow your lawn with dull blades.

Mower blade being sharpened in Greensboro, NC.

The final mistake you're likely making when mowing your lawn is that you mow your lawn with dull blades. This is an infraction you should try to avoid. Dull blades can rip and tear your grass when you cut it, causing damage to your lawn. Ideally, the blades of your lawn mower should be sharp so they cut your grass cleanly. In order to keep your lawn mower blades sharp, you should have them sharpened on a regular basis.

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Are you tired of mowing your own grass? If so, then let our team take care of that chore for you. We provide our professional lawn mowing service to residential, commercial, and HOA property owners in Greensboro, Winston-Salem, Summerfield, and nearby cities in North Carolina. Our lawn mowing service is available as part of our full-service landscape maintenance program, which also includes critical services like fertilization, weed control, aeration, overseeding, and more. When you sign up for the program, we will mow your lawn on a weekly basis from March to November. Our team makes sure to vary our mowing pattern regularly, cut your grass at the correct height, and keep our lawn mower blades sharp. If you want to sign up, call us today at (336) 396-9191 to get started!