Proper mowing practices, along with fertilization and irrigation, can largely determine the success or failure of a lawn. That’s because mowing correctly increases turf density, producing a tighter lawn. Correct cutting also promotes greater root depth. And, a dense lawn with deep roots yields numerous advantages. Count among them:

• Greater tolerance to drought
• Ability to withstand insects
• A reduction in weeds
• Disease tolerance
• Less temperature stress
• Survival in poor soil conditions
• Endurance in periods of nutrient deficiencies
• Ability to tolerate foot traffic

To determine if you are lawn mowing properly, check two factors: height and frequency. See the guide below for your lawn type.

Turfgrass Species	Optimal Mowing Height (inches)	Mowing Frequency (days)
Bahiagrass	3.0 – 4.0	7 – 17
Bermudagrass	0.5 – 1.5	3 – 5
Carpetgrass	1.5 – 2.0	10 – 14
Centipedegrass	1.5 – 2.0	10 – 14
Seashore Paspalum	1.0 – 2.0	5 – 10
St. Augustinegrass	2.5 – 4.0	5 – 14
Zoysiagrass	1.0 – 3.0	10 – 14

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