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Mowing
By Chris Harrison
Begin mowing newly seeded, sprigged and
plugged lawns after the grass has grown to a height of three or 4
inches. Cutting is best done with a reel-type mower because it is less
likely to uproot seedlings and plants with the powerful vacuum action
of today's mulching mowers. If you don't have a reel mower, use a
rotary mower with the throttle set low. In your first mowing, just
remove enough to give your lawn an even appearance (1/2 to 3/4
inches). Next time, cut to the maximum height recommended for your
grass variety but not more than 30 percent of the leaf in any single
mowing.
Do not mow a sodded lawn for at least
10 days after installation and until the grass has begun to grow. Once
again, if you are using a rotary mower set the throttle low to avoid
lifting and chopping up pieces of sod. Once established, regular
mowing will encourage lateral spreading of sprigs and plugs.
Click here to learn more about proper
mowing techniques
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