How to Properly Mow a Lawn - Is Mowing Tall or Short Better for the Roots?

[@DwayneHicks426]

You know you're getting old when you enjoy these type of videos. Not ashamed. Update: Currently 33.

[@fernandorangel4679]

I'm 19 and I enjoyed this lol

[@Sephenon]

29 lol

[@ericboyle7426]

Damn 35....

[@chocOneOOne]

at 39 and someone who doesn't really care too much about lawns except that the HOA makes me do it and I like it to look nice, I will be putting these to use and probably finding some youtube black hole where I watch 30 lawn videos now. Thanks Digg.

[@imaramblins]

42 here. Oldest so far. Ha ha.

[@boogieheads]

I’m 16 and I need this vid to not make me look like an idiot at my new job, Thanks!

[@henrymccarty8014]

He'll yeah lil youngster learn bro trust me nd save up ur money for at least till ur 18 help out ur parents nd see the respect u get from ur parents nd ur friends ull leave them with their mouths open nd stay away from drugs nd alcohol trust me U I'll see later y I tell u this stranger to stranger I know video games, clothes,etc... But wait bro pls trust me again u'll need it later cause u have to work nd get a car imagime when ur 18 u can have a lot of money get a car work a business etc...... Cause when U grow up things are not the same 😣

[@thatpersonineverycommentse2195]

what henry said save up your money!!! seriously at most spend half your money on fun and half in your savings

[@Plxyboy.ethynn]

I need it to just not dissapoint my parents lmao

[@markpalcko9753]

Don't worry about it kid, I'm 37 and I'm still an idiot lol.

[@coopsliz8432]

@@Plxyboy.ethynn same bro

[@victorkendera3958]

The three goats I have do a pretty good job of keeping the grass trimmed. Had 4, but he got hit by an airplane. That was a bad day.

[@slum3947]

Damn airplanes always killing the goats goats lives matter

[@slum3947]

@OBServe Garage yeah me too.. I'm saying pictures or it didn't happen

[@thomasmorse6692]

Man when you said airplane, that really got my goat.

[@gbrown3783]

Rip

[@jaythangry40]

I know this comment was posted 10 months ago, but I really feel the need to hear this story.

[@ryanle1009]

Who else doesn’t have a dad to teach us this?

[@cucaracha6365]

That's sad

[@bttremby6642]

Pootie Tang are you ok? You just wrote a full on essay

[@bttremby6642]

Pootie Tang okay...

[@bttremby6642]

Pootie Tang I’m good, are you good?

[@bttremby6642]

Pootie Tang I am doing fantastic

[@benhemoth4693]

You're the closest thing I've ever had to a dad. Thanks Dad

[@olivedinuss8564]

🤣🤣

[@Furhman]

I just watched this. Totally agree.

[@LV-jh4zt]

😁

[@OrganoLawn]

You're welcome son or daughter, haha.

[@tacoboss8211]

Wholesome

[@kristofferh3581]

I'm currently 27 and love these videos! My girlfriend and our soon 7 month old son got us a house and i look forward every time i can mowe the lawn. I actually go outside later on the day just to check the lawn and look how good it looks after i have mowed it 😊 it's something new when you have something for you're self like this

[@roborat2000]

How did your girlfriend and your baby get you a house?

[@kristofferh3581]

@@roborat2000 sorry i miss spelled. We got a house together 😊 i have a job and my gf is currently applying for a new job atm 🙂

[@yenbbc8840]

i enjoy doing my own yard rather than hire someone who doesn't pay attention to the details. also mine looks better than all the neighbors that are professionally done.

[@michaellyons5663]

Around here they charge over 100 a week to mow the lawn s and it looks like crap on most of them when they're finished.

[@thecurebr]

I recently moved from Brazil to the US. It was not part of my upbringing to see my dad mowing the lawn. I find it very satisfying to do it. Thanks for sharing these 3 tips.

[@joecampbell2529]

Great to see the 2" vs. 3" cutting over time. Nicely done.

[@richr108]

I was amazed at how much better my lawn looked when I kept the blade sharp. Doesn’t take very long even with a hand file and if you’re mulching, it’s far better to have a sharp blade over a dull one.

[@dcooper1994]

You need to specify different heights for different types of grass. Bermuda and zoysia should be mowed lower around 1-2”.

[@OrganoLawn]

We don't know much about warm season grasses so we will take your word on Bermuda and Zoysia.

[@Cyranek]

1:33 they stole my world record poop oh no

[@juljasmaharchive]

Bruh

[@Cautioned]

this had me weak

[@yeetwchybaban]

Eh

[@yeetwchybaban]

@Dave Goldspink eh

[@pandellic]

love the vids lol

[@BlazeNarutoShippuden]

I'm in my 30s and my step father never taught me how to mow a lawn he always did it himself. I have to do it now really soon and have no idea what to do. will be watching your videos for sure.

[@jonzo22]

Do it for the hidden leaf village

[@algorel4763]

Very informative video. First time all the basics were covered well. Well done!

[@nicholassmith82]

This doesn't apply to warm season grasses like Bermuda and Zoysia.

[@benjifrater6077]

Thank you very much. This was well made and very informative. I've been doing it wrong. Now I shall change. Cheers!

[@cardo1111]

Good vid and info, however sharpening your blade every 4 mows is unreasonable. Once a season or every few months is fine for most lawns.

[@davidfutter9980]

This is all good advice if you live in the US, but hear in Britain the average mowing hight is between 1 and 2 inchs, and my grass at an inch short is dark green like the grass mowed at 3 inches in the video, so really It all depends on where you live and what sort of grass you have. I use a rotory Honda mower with a rear roller, beautiful stripes with no wheel marks.

[@410kane]

The People that disliked this video set their lawnmowers at the middle setting

[@kristinaolea6119]

Lol

[@OrganoLawn]

haha

[@moytheboy22]

Keep grass at 3 inches? Hmm okay *Laughs in reel mowing*

[@brockmedlin4589]

So glad I found this comment .25” gang.

[@ThaRedPitbull]

Awesome video. I cut my grass at 3.5 and it looks fantastic. In my younger days, I would try to cut it the shortest as possible thinking I wouldn't have to cut it as often. Since I've been doing it right for the last couple of years it does take longer but it looks great. I wish my neighbor cared how his yard looked. His lawn looks horrible and the blades on his lawnmower are crooked so they leave unsightly marks everywhere. Once after I got through cutting grass (3 1/2 hours) he gets on his lawnmower and blows grass clippings on my freshly cut yard! It pissed me off to no end. It sucks you can pick your parents and neighbors.

[@IRoYaILTY]

It takes you 3 1/2 hours to cut your grass!? You should seriously invest in a zero turn mower. I work for a landscaping company and mow on the weekends for extra cash. Even when doing everything myself (mow, string trim, and blow) it never takes more than an hour. Those much larger properties we use zero turns

[@yenbbc8840]

time to put in a fence or flower bed.

[@usa5046]

3.5 hours is a tough job mowing the lawn lol I would pass out doing that much grass

[@adamp146]

Ok Karen or Daren

[@wokeupinapanic]

My advice is to not worry about what anyone else is doing because you sound like a Royal a-hole lol

[@gerrymartin9887]

Extremely informative, and easy to follow along. Immensely appreciated. Sincerely, A lawn moving novice

[@OrganoLawn]

Glad it was helpful!

[@amigo4909]

I live in Northern Utah I have to mow my lawn 2X per week at 3.5 inches high. If the lawn is not mowed this often it will be too tall to mulch. When you mulch you should only cut off 1/3 of the height of the grass.

[@simmybrown1718]

Thank you so much

[@howisjt]

This well done video is by a Colorado-based firm. Their 3" height minimum is true for most cool-season grasses, but not necessarily for warm-season grasses of the southern states. Here, height depends upon turfgrass variety. Cut St. Augustine tall, but Bermuda short. Zoysia can go both ways depending upon the water and labor you want to put into it. Essentially, shorter cut lawns must be cut more frequently so that you're never removing more than 1/3 of their height. Even with my crappy St. Augustine yard I have to cut more than once every 7 days during the peak of the summer growing season. If I don't, I end up with clobbs of grass leaves smothering the lawn beneath and I end up taking. And I do sharpen my blades several times per season, but probably not every 4 cuts. (I don't work in the industry but years ago I did earn a horticulture degree which included a semester-long turfgrass class.)

[@Sephenon]

Can confirm after military in Polk, LA/Drum, NY/CO now. Scalped in one state, max deck height here, cut like my hometown up north because I was from there (aka the wrong way -_-...)

[@bethk1280]

Every site I visit says Southern Common Bermuda should be 1.5-2" tall. The manufacturer seed says 2". Videos like this are confusing to me. Has anyone successfully kept their Bermuda grass taller?

[@billwest7481]

Use a Toro Atomic or Craftsman premium mulching blade. They are same design. That will basically vaporize clippings and no clumps.

[@OrganoLawn]

Someone who gets it! Thanks James.

[@evicous9735]

I mow my lawn super low so I don't have to cut it very often but yeah. Plus my grass is more weeds than grass, so there's that factor as well

[@im1dermike]

Your lawn likely has weeds BECAUSE you mow so low.

[@jasonadams7991]

@@im1dermike Not the original guy you responded to but I mow my lawn low also so I don't have to cut as much, I am not picky about my lawn, KZbin recommended me this video for some reason, interesting video nice to know for future reference if I ever do get picky about my yard.

[@yeetwchybaban]

@@jasonadams7991 hmm

[@242-f5u]

No matter. If you're happy, you're good. If weeds are fine because they're green and fill holes, have at it.

[@stevehebert2189]

Golf courses mow their fairways way shorter than 3" and have no weeds, It can be done, Just takes mowing more often.

[@405DCFL]

Depending on the type off grass you growing

[@daves9355]

Exactly! When he says 3 inches...I was thinking not on bermuda!

[@mrzoomduarte7964]

True

[@maali-media]

beautiful content, we all love lawns , thats what we spend most our day here in Calgary- mowing lawns 16 hours every day.

[@RealCptHammonds]

You're right on all points! Also, the more expensive mowers have the ability to set the deck higher than cheaper ones. I realized this when I finally stepped up to a zero turn with a steering wheel from Cub Cadet. I have a steep bank on my lakeshore and I'm the ONLY one around that has a ***steering wheel*** zero turn in my area. Everyone that has lap bars on their zero turns end up in the lake at least once. 😉

[@JKZ103]

Thank you!!!! I practice this and have been telling people this for years!!!

[@StephenHartleyBrundrett]

I had beautiful lawn in my 20's now 41 I've moved into an old big property and it was like a Forrest so I'm here still looking for tips and realise I did the right thing cutting it really bare almost because it had flattened long blades now two weeks later it's coming back and looking ok so it's 3" from now on especially for over winter as it's due here in uk 👍 I know others will want to know that's why their here 👍

[@MallocArray]

Thank you. Good summary early in the video and then more detail as it goes along.

[@coreysmith8560]

These are great tips on how to mow your lawn better.

[@devonwalter6053]

To short for a radial mower: anything below 3” To short for a reel mower: anything below 1/2” or 1” I use a zero turn radial mower at my farm since I live on a rather large piece of property but I want to use a reel mower for around the house while still using the zero turn radial mower for everything else.

[@TheRoguelement]

When people cut the lawn to short you destroy your lawns ability to retain moisture in the ground you also stunt proper root growth which helps grow a healthy lawn leaving your grass on the long side promotes healthy root grown and water retention ..

[@OrganoLawn]

Spot on!

[@Big.Ron1]

Growing up here in Phoenix I was taught to water 2x a week deeply. The Bermuda grass will spread and fill in best. Also to cut it short until it has filled in. I was taught it would help it be tolerant of times with missed watering. After it is reestablished in spring then to cut it ~2". I dont know if it is correct or not. It is just how I was taught back in the late 60s & early 70s. And now, I am moving to Iowa so have to learn how to get rid of the sticker weeds there and what to over seed with and how to care for it. I am 64 and still trying to learn and get better. Thank you for your videos.

[@OrganoLawn]

We are not sure about warm season grasses like the ones that grow in areas like Phoenix, but this is the correct technique for cool season grasses which you will most likely have in Iowa.

[@daniencio]

Okay, this entire video is exactly what I was looking for!

[@sahlind]

There was a severe drought last year where i did not mow the lawn during early spring. I would say it was about 3-4" and it was much greener than the neighbors who had cut theirs multiple times before the water shortage.

[@tekjunkie28]

Mow high and it will benefit you. Also follow the 1/3 rule.

[@Jer-me7pj]

agree fully. I used to take care of 62 lawns

[@jd415]

Great video thanks for posting!

[@jdoasis20]

Goodness I was mowing my yard completely 😱 wrong!!! Thank you.

[@yhjitsh]

Guys , you are amazing. Ive been wasting so much money in the last 2 years to build up the grass in my garden and 5 min you tube video just made my garden so so lovely. No i have to waste more water for front garden cz I've cutted to short ohh . And i realise that all my neighbours are cutting short lol but dont worry im gonna tell them

[@OrganoLawn]

Glad this video helped you! Thanks for the note.

[@yhjitsh]

@@OrganoLawn i wish i can upload a pic here. Everyone on my street is amazed. I have few more small spots to fill up like 2 3 inches circles but the way grass looks is heavenly. So stupid i was before watching this video

[@captainlarrynosleepfishing5350]

Great video 👍🏻 you are correct sharpen your blades once a month 😁 and mow at 3 inches 😎

[@imaramblins]

Very good information, but IMHO it's NOT that most homeowners who cut their own grass too low inadvertently set the lawnmower too low, it's that they cut shorter because they don't want to mow as OFTEN.

[@OrganoLawn]

We service about 5000 customers and when we inform them that they are cutting their lawn too short they always say, "I am cutting it on the highest setting." Then we go look at their lawn mower and it is on the middle setting. Then they say, "my son cut the lawn last, he must have lowered it because I had it on the highest setting."

[@imaramblins]

@@OrganoLawn That's hilarious. It's often human nature to deny that you're wrong, or pass the buck to someone else like your child. LOL. BTW: Just sharpened my blade today, and raised the setting. Through fertilizer, weed and feed, etc. I've been slowly bringing my lawn back to life. Now I have proper cutting techniques in my arsenal as well. Thanks so much for your informative video.

[@turtle42164]

Sharpening the blades every 4 or 5 mows is a lot. Especially for commercial mowers. Some of those guys are mowing 4 or 5 lawns a day.

[@aidanbrett8744]

Sharp sharp sharp. I agree evry 4 to 8 mows i sharpen. Good video mate.

[@starfox6335]

This helped me so much! Took some time but its paying off!

[@tripfall224]

great video. I've seen most of these but certainly learned more tips. Great presentation. Thanks Organo-lawn!!!

[@MegaSquiff]

Big thanks for the tips. Going to sharpen my mower blades today.

[@njstorozuk]

What a baller. I'm glad I did both of these techniques before watching. My customers should be happy

[@lostinmyspace4910]

Man, great tips. I have 4 acres, and I mow with a 72 inch Land Pride pull behind deck. Pulled with a Ford 8 N tractor. I use a push mower for the front of the house. I need too measure my grass height since Ii just mowed last nite, and I will make the appropriate adjustments. THUMBS UP!!

[@OrganoLawn]

Good stuff

[@DashDrones]

I live in Ireland, never have to water! But going to start leaving it grow a bit longer, great tip👍

[@samburdge9948]

Nice video…..why are the blades pushing over in the same direction a priblem

[@700lbs_ripped]

Tell this the my nabers. They literally mow it down to the roots, then during summer they are out there every day watering there lawn because it all dies. Then they say to me "your lawns are getting abit tall there do you want me to organise my guy to mow it for you" yet my lawn is the only one that stays green all year around...

[@delbertsmith5865]

If you want to cut lower than 3 inches in the summer, you must cut it every 3 to 4 days. That will give you the same green as a higher grass and root strength.

[@stevehebert2189]

Agreed, I have not seen many Golf Courses at 3" (not the greens but the fairways...) - but they mow more often, When you let the grass grow high, the grass stem elongates and when you do mow you are cutting off all blades and leaving only stems, Comparing a 2" mow to a 3" mow should be done if in both cases you only cut off 1/3 the plant (Cutting the 2" lawn when it reaches 3" and cutting the 3" lawn when it is at 4.5") Only then are you comparing Apples to Apples.

[@Margalus]

@@stevehebert2189 Golf courses water their grass every night, that's why they get away with cutting it shorter.

[@brycecarver991]

@@Margalus no they don't that's a recipe for fungice disaster. They water in the morning 2-3 times a week.

[@verinb9]

Hi and thankyou for this video. Do you raise both the front and back wheels all the way up?

[@OrganoLawn]

Yes that is correct. Move both the front and the back. They might adjust in the opposite directions so make sure you don't accidentally move one up and the other down.

[@mbongenijunior1361]

Thank you very much for an informative video, really helpful for me because its my first time cutting the lawn

[@matthewhartup941]

My neighbors scalp their lawns every week which are a salad bar of weeds and weed grasses. I aerate and overseed my lawn every fall, I fertilize, spot spray weeds and mow at my mowers highest setting. If it hasnt rained and it's been hot for several days I don't mow until we get a good rain. My yard looks like a sea of green grass in the middle of a dessert.

[@swishy2028]

That's great, you must be retired

[@matthewhartup941]

@@swishy2028 Nope, I wish. Just take pride in what I have and dont want my lawn to look like straight up shit.

[@imaramblins]

@@matthewhartup941 LOL

[@echo-hotel]

I paved my front yard. Blamed it on having too many kids. Really I just hate wasting gasoline on a sea of shit. Green or not.

[@dszman013]

Let me see it.

[@DamienMalakay]

very informational! i have been cutting grass wrong, however, how often should we water it? what time? how long?

[@myboyteo9]

Thanks buddy. Very helpful

[@minaplatt1]

There wasn’t any mention of different types of grass being cut at different heights. I was told that fescue is cut high and zoysia is cut low. Most of the lawns my young son cuts in my neighborhood has zoysia. What are your thoughts on this? Thx! Great video!

[@OrganoLawn]

This video was shot for our customers that live in Colorado. We don't have warm season grasses in this area.

[@leewest9274]

Is this for uk lawns aswell

[@TimmyK916]

I agree the taller grass looks better but if you and your kids play on it a lot, the shorter grass is much better and easier to run around on.

[@riderzinc]

I cut mine 2 inches and its nice, 3 inches looks too long

[@beauhatman4395]

"Sharpen blade every 4 mows"......hahahaha Yeah, like THAT'S gonna happen.

[@OrganoLawn]

Probably not, but that is best. Most people sharpen their blades once every 30-40 years. haha

[@RandomyersChannel]

The blades on my riding mower didn't get sharpened until the mower was 9 years old.

[@242-f5u]

Was thinking the same thing.

[@Devilcity6275]

3 “ is my settings for years. No weeds.

[@minaplatt1]

Another question, how many times can a blade typically be sharpened before it should be replaced? The new blades at Lowe’s etc. come with a dull edge. Are they good enough? Or do folks sharpen a brand new blade as well??

[@OrganoLawn]

If you are sharpening a blade properly you should be able to get about 100-200 sharpening before it needs to be replaced.

[@del-boysnostalgiatvads7416]

This video has inspired me to concrete my whole back garden! 👌

[@OrganoLawn]

That is a unique solution to mowing a lawn.

[@woundedwhale786]

Quick to the point video. Subscribed! A question please. Is a hover mower a bad idea? Is it better to use the type of mower with wheels you are using in this video always better? Thanks in advance.

[@AaronDav-nq8hk]

great video. think it does depend on the grass, but good explanation none the less

[@cloud71800]

Excellent video, clear and with enough information and graphics

[@Zavex]

You did outstanding Brad! 😁

[@edgarluis9177]

Thank you for t Sharing all the info!!!👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@cowboy73386]

Great video and subscribed, gave a thumb's up. Learned a lot!

[@franciscoperez6356]

Great information ! Thanks

[@ag49521]

My lawn mower's owner's manual has a picture of the height each notch puts it at.

[@bigdaddymark337]

5/22/20 6:42p.m. Hey, I hear you I mow for the Arc of Crew Labor Chestnut Ridge Center here in Turnersville,New Jersey we're just out on state of emergency because of the covid-19 which really sucks and hopefully we can all get back to work soon either this next month June or July but nothing is set in stone and I am a really good mower I take my time I get it done right and I kill it like Nike! Please pass the word on thank you and have a nice day.,1:04

[@Moondoggy1941]

I've been having issues with my lawn not growing fast, I cannot get it to grow 4 inches, I have not mowed my lawn in 2 weeks, I have fescue, and I use organic's and limestone, my grass is nice a green but no growth, I water every other day, I am in a Zone 9A so we are getting in the hot season, morning sun, usually temps 95 to 115, I had a sold sample done and I was told to add limestone, if I mow my lawn my Honda plastic deck lawnmower only fills a 1/4 of the way, typical smaller front yard in Ca. maybe 800 sq ft. Any ideas?

[@pastelsliderz3097]

The taller the better for the majority of grass types. This doesn’t apply to Bermuda, Zoysia, and possibly Kentucky Blue Grass. St. Augustine and Turf type tall fescue should be mowed 4 in or higher.

[@robwhiff3411]

Very informative video thanks for the great tips 🙂👌.. why do you recommend for the blade option when cutting without the bag on a push mower ( regular or mulching blade ect..)?

[@TRUMPUSA1]

Mulching blade

[@Coronet_1969_]

Great tips including to change directions, people forget that!

[@mrcrowley2737]

Depends on the type of turf

[@greenmarine5]

Great video if you live in the southern states, try that 3 inch mow crap in the north and you'll be mowing every DAY!! Anywhere north of Penn and east of Ohio is considered the North for you non Geographical type.

[@davidhernandez2695]

thanks for the helpful video

[@cuthwulf]

Not gonna lie, when he showed the two lawns, I think the 2" lawn looked better.

[@antoniobrown3219]

Do these tips (especially height of cut) apply to all grass types? Looks like you have some type of Fescue, I have Bermuda. Thanks.

[@OrganoLawn]

Our recommendations are for cool season grasses. We do not know much about warm season grasses so it is best to consult a warm season grass expert about Bermuda grasses.

[@carsandchrome]

I only can dream of cutting our .70 acre of lawn once a week. Due to fertilizing, lawn irrigation and the periodic summer rains here in Michigan, I have to cut every 3 to 4 days. Being that I do not bag when cutting with my zero turn mower, there would be messy trails of grass if I were to let it go for a week before the next cut. I liked your video otherwise. Should I cut back on the fertilizer? We hit it with a spring fertilizer, a summer fertilizer and a winter fertilizer to give it a good start the following year.

[@pogococo2246]

thank you! I am a beginner

[@hadleymanmusic]

5 " for me for now on this upsidedown blade the bolt heads rounded. Ive a sharpened mulch blade and a new finshcut blade but need a grinder and a new prop bolt.

[@hadleymanmusic]

This blade on my troy push is bent cracked and upside down but I got a good cut

[@smug8567]

I was sitting out front of the house Yesterday. I told myself I couldn't mow the lawn until I saw a NJ License plate. it wasn't 30 mins later and here came a car from NJ. Damn the bad luck. I had to mow.

[@LEBRONJAMES-vz3ik]

THANKS

[@maryanntilley5046]

are u actually lebron

[@toby.maximillian]

I always cut my lawn quite short. And I also hardly sharpen my blade. And I don’t mow backward an forwards. But what I do is mulch and leave clumps

[@OrganoLawn]

I am guessing your lawn is not happy about this.

[@juanpuya7664]

Thanks for the tip

[@OrganoLawn]

No problem!

[@davidbennett5981]

Good information about lawns overall and cut height, also note:** the best mowers are push mowers with spinning blades (no motor whatsoever) that snip the grass like scissors, not a rotating blade that whacks the grass...that is bad for your turf. There is no doubt I have work harder to cut the grass, but it's like a workout... No gym membership required anymore.

[@billwest7481]

Your right...this is how sod farms cut grass. The original lawnmowers with gas engines used a rotary blade. You can still buy them. My second option would be a Toro Atomic Blade. It basically mulches the cuttings into fine clippings.

[@francor.4881]

Wow bro complete video thanks

[@diegolara4202]

I always read that Bermuda should be cut at 1 to 1.5 inches. I always set my lawn mower to 3 inches because I noticed that the measurements on the lawn mowers are not very accurate. The 3 inches actually looks more like 2 inches when I measure the grass.

[@btownsmostwanted]

Guaranteed this guy is mowing some type of tall fescue. Pretty much every warm season grass can be and should be mowed short and Kbg, rye, and bent can be mowed short if maintained properly.

[@MEEMOSS77]

I just bought my first riding mower (John Deere S100) I’ve used a push mower for the past 11 years and have always mowed low. I have more weeds than grass it seems (crabgrass, dandelions, onions etc) if I start mowing at higher setting 3” will the grass naturally take over and snuff out the weeds overtime without having to use any weed/vegetation killer? Sorry I’m just a newbie at this

[@OrganoLawn]

There is a lot more to controlling weeds and having the lawn choke out the weeds, but mowing the grass tall is one aspect in that formula. The formula for a great lawn in cool season grasses is to mow the grass tall, watering according to the 1-2-3-2-1 lawn watering technique and stimulate beneficial microbial activity in the soil by using organic products. This explanation probably didn't help but that is how to have a healthy lawn without having to use chemicals.

[@InCloseFighter]

Mowing high is the only way for me. Looks amaing in my opinion and when I edge it up, oh sweet heavens.....

[@joeg7668]

I've got a sit-on lawnmower, How do you sharpen the blades and how often?

[@OrganoLawn]

We are probably going to defer to the owner's manual for that one.

[@kevinvaughan5671]

What kind of grass are you cutting? I was told to cut my zoysia 3/4 to 2 inches.

[@OrganoLawn]

This video is for cool season grasses like bluegrasses and fescue. Not sure about mowing of warm season grasses.