Welcome Everyone!
Lawn-care, Landscape, Garden, Nature, Lawn,Hardscape
I would simply like to kick things off by giving a little introduction. My name is Eber Ruiz and for the majority of my life I have been surrounded by lawn-care/landscape. Growing up with a dad that has been in this industry since the beginning of time is not easy. To this day I can still hear his growling voice yelling, "boy, if you don't point that light where I need it!" while changing out a Kawasaki 603cc engine on a turf tracer at 9PM on a school night. However, I am not starting this blog to speak about myself. I started it to teach more folks simple tricks that may help them in their lawn-care journey. After all, nature is all around us and no matter if you are a homeowner or renting, truth be told, some day you will own at least a house plant.
Let us begin our deluge into the lawn-care world with some of the most simple, but overlooked things most rookies don't really think about at times: Cut Height and Frequency.
How high should your lawn be mowed?
This will depend on the type of grass you have on your lawn, depending on what area of the world you live in. Grass like St. Augustine(Buffalo Grass), which is a thicker type of grass, you may want to mow it at heights closer to 3.5 - 4 inches. In my area the most common type of grass is Centipede Grass and it seems to thrive when cut right at 3 -3.5 inches. Grass like Bermuda and Zoysia typically does better when cut a little shorter -- 2.5 - 3 inches. Even though Bermuda and Zoysia like to be cut a little shorter, it is important to remember that when cutting your lawn at shorter lengths, you may run the risk of scalping your lawn. Sometimes it is better to play it safe and cut your grass on the taller side.
How often should I cut my grass?
If you live near my area, you may know that it rains literally almost EVERYDAY. So, as a disclaimer, your cut schedule may have to be worked around mother nature.
Let's be realistic, it is hard to cut and mow your lawn every week (unless you have a reliable lawn-care provider). The goal is to not go more than 15 days without mowing. Preferably you want to mow at least every 7-10 days. Next time you drive by an overgrown lawn, make sure to notice the health of the lawn. Is it mostly weeds? Is it patchy? Is it dry? Letting your lawn overgrow exposes your lawn to pests, disease, and other things that may hurt your investments.
Truth be told, your lawn is an investment and having a nice green cloud covering your lawn is the ultimate goal. A little bit of research and patience is the first few steps to take to begin your journey to having that picnic ready lawn.