Your car comes with a book that tells you how many miles you should go between oil changes, hose repairs, tune ups, etc.  Then how come we don’t get similar types of helpful books with our lawns.  Fortunately, there are plenty of people who know all about proper lawn care.  For example, the experts at Crescent Avenue Gardens.  The people you meet at Crescent Avenue weren’t working in the plumbing department last week and just got moved over to the outdoor department a few days ago.  Crescent Avenue people eat live ane breath lawn care and lawn equipment.  One common question people ask about mowing is how high should they leave the grass.  I used to think that it was best to cut the grass really short so I didn’t have to cut it again so soon.  That’s just one reason my yard didn’t look so good.

Different types of grasses like different heights, so first, you’ll need to determine the type of grass you have.  You can compare a few pieces of your grass to pictures on the internet, or just bring a sample in to Crescent Avenue Gardens.   Next, consult the handy chart below to find your ideal mowing height.  Keep a few other things in mind.  During stressful times, like we’ve just been through with drought conditions, let your grass grow a little higher than normal.  If your lawn is heavily shaded and we start to get normal amounts of rain, you might to a little shorter.

It’s also best to never cut away more than one-third of the grass-blade in any one mowing.  If your lawn is a lot taller than normal, you may actually need to cut it once, then again in a few days so that you don’t stress the grass by cutting it too short in one mowing.

The following, in other words is just a guide.