close
close

‘Worst mistake’ to never do when mowing your lawn, warns expert – ‘recipe for disaster’

Achieving that perfect emerald green lawn that’s the envy of the neighborhood is a goal for many garden enthusiasts. However, maintaining such a lawn requires more than just sporadic mowing and watering.

Many homeowners inadvertently damage their lawns by making common mistakes. So, what are some typical lawn care errors to avoid in order to maintain healthy grass?




Gardening guru Oliver Johnson from HomeAdviceGuide.com has outlined some frequent blunders made by lawn owners and provided advice on how to sidestep these pitfalls. Oliver also offers straightforward tips for lawn upkeep to ensure your grass stays in top condition, reports the Express.

READ MORE Nursery nurse’s cruel abuse of three-year-old son she did not want revealed

Overwatering your lawn

According to the gardening expert, while water is vital for lawn health, overdoing it can be “disastrous”. Excessive watering can lead to waterlogged soil, which hinders root growth. If the weather has been wet, additional watering may not be necessary.

In contrast, during periods of dry weather, we aim to provide about an inch of water per week, ensuring your lawn is sufficiently moist without being submerged.

Cutting the lawn too short

Oliver cautions that mowing your lawn too short is a “recipe for disaster”. It might seem like a time-saving measure to cut it low, but doing so “stresses the grass” and leaves it susceptible to diseases, drought, and pests.

Chris Bonnett, the founder of Gardening Express, has highlighted that one of the “worst mistakes you can make” with long grass is to mow it too short, as this can “damage the roots, encourage weeds and damage lawnmowers”.

Related Articles

Back to top button