Mowing a New Lawn

Newly planted lawns are delicate and you need to be careful when mowing them. The soil is soft and the grass plants are not deeply rooted by the first mowing.

New lawn mowing tips:

Mow after its grown one‑third higher than regular mowing height. It's best to remove less than one third of the total grass height. Allowing the grass to grow too high before mowing it can cause undue stress to the young blades.

• Use a light mower, especially if soil's soft.

• Mower blades must be sharp.

• If soil is too soft or grass too loose to mow safely, wait to mow. Let the lawn continue to grow, then lower the cut gradually until it is down to the proper height.  Reduce the cutting height by ½ inch every second mowing until you reach the desired mowing height.