Bigger is Better
June 15th, 2009
I’m often asked how you can get a nice lawn. Most people first think that chemical fertilization and weed control are the best option. Although this way of lawn care has a tremendous amount of success, a simpler and often more successful way of maintaining a healthy lawn is to cut your grass high. The higher the better. I recommend a cutting height of 2.5″ minimum. Ideally 2.75″-3″ is preferred. The simple fact of this approach is that the higher the blade of grass, the more photosynthesis can occur. This creates better root growth, and a healthier plant. Weeds can be drastically reduced when cutting high and your lawn will tolerate stress much better.