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When Should You Mow?

Timing matters more than you think

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Best Time of Day

Mow between 8-10 AM or 4-6 PM. Morning dew has dried but it's not peak heat. Evening gives grass time to recover overnight.

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Never Mow Midday

Mowing in peak heat (11 AM – 3 PM) stresses your grass. Cut blades lose moisture faster in direct sun, leaving brown tips.

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Skip Wet Grass

Wet grass clumps, clogs your mower, and tears instead of cutting cleanly. Wait until the lawn is dry to the touch.

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The ⅓ Rule

Never cut more than one-third of the grass blade at once. Cutting too short shocks roots and invites weeds.

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How Often?

Spring: Every 5-7 days
Summer: Every 7-10 days
Fall: Every 7-14 days
Mow based on growth, not the calendar.

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