If youmow the lawntoo short it can damage your lawn.
But cool-season grasses and warm-season grasses also require different cutting heights.
Warm-season grasses should typically be cut to about 2 to 2 12 inches high.
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The common cool-season grasses include fine andtall fescue grass,Kentucky bluegrass, andperennial ryegrass.
Common warm-season grasses includeBermuda grass,St.
Augustine grass,centipede grass, andzoysia grass.
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Never mow more than half of the lawn’s total height.
Tip
Bare grass patchescan damage grass roots.
It’s best to repair cool-season grass bald spots byplanting grass seedin the late summer and fall.
Repair warm-season grass patches in late spring or early summer.
Once your grass reaches a height of about 6 inches tall, its time to mow.
Cut cool-season grasses to 3 or 3 12 inches.
Mow warm-season grasses to 2 or 2 12 inches.
Warm-season grasses can be cut to 1 12 or 2 inches in the fall before cooler weather appears.
Draw an arrow, as well, to indicate which direction is up/down.
Cutting only 1/3 of the blade keeps the grass healthy without damaging its growth.
One of the biggest mistakes people make ismowing the grass too shortin the summer.
The UC Guide to Healthy Lawns.University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources.
