How to Mow Like a Professional Landscaper
On a beautiful spring or summer day, there is no better compliment to the beauty of your home then a professionally cut lawn of grass. However, with the economy in the dumps, many individuals are not able to afford to hire a lawn contractor. Following a few helpful tips can assist you with cutting your lawn yourself just like a professional.
What You'll Need:
- Lawn mower
- Weed eater
- Weed killer
- Edger
- Examine the condition of your lawn. You'll want to ensure that your grass is not wet before you begin mowing. If the grass is wet it will cause it to clod and create mounds of grass in your lawn. You'll also need to make sure that the grass is not too high. If the grass is too high, you will need to bag the grass and dispose of it after cutting.
- Don't cut your grass too short. When you cut your grass too short you can possibly scalp your lawn and create dead spots. Typically, you should aim to cut your grass in a range between 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 inches.
- Cut your grass before you weed-eat or trim. Mowing your grass before trimming your lawn ensures that you don't have to go over your lawn twice. While weed eating after you mow, ensures that the corner spots don't stick out from the flow of the rest of your lawn.
- Spray weed killer on your lawn. Purchase a quality weed-eater from a local home improvement store and follow the directions concerning mixing and application.
- Use an edger along the sidewalks and walk ways that outline your lawn to give it a finished look.