Leaving the grass unattended for a while can cause several problems. If you skip mowing for a certain period, the grass in your lawn is susceptible to heavy damage. Here are 4 major reasons why you shouldn’t let the mower sit idly-
Difficulty while mowing the lawn –
It is very difficult to mow tall grass. It could ravage a brand new mower. The mowing equipment is subjected to heavy stress while cutting tall grass. There can be unexpected damage such as broken blades, clogged components, and damaged wheels. Moreover, forceful mowing can even blow out the machine engine. Therefore, mowing is a critical task and should be performed on a regular basis.
Unattractive appearance –
Tall grass makes a lawn appear unattractive. If you are planning to sell your house, no buyer would admire a lawn with longer turf. If you skip mowing for longer periods, the grass might look more like weeds. Since lawn maintenance is an important aspect of curb appeal, it is, thus, very crucial to cut the grass at regular intervals. Remember, many states have mandatory lawn maintenance laws. If you don’t maintain the lawn, the government could slap you with a penalty fee.
Grass becomes weaker –
As we know, regular mowing promotes healthy grass growth. However, if you miss lawn mowing, the grass might grow unhealthy. It gets weaker since the force required to mow tall grass is very high. To restore the grass in its original state, you may need to irrigate or add more fertilizers.
Bugs and Insects Infestation –
Weaker grass is more susceptible to bugs or rodents infestation. Many insects camp in such tall grass. If you accidentally step on them, it might aggravate the creature more, thus creating more nuisance. Therefore, lawn mowing is the most essential task to be performed in lawn maintenance.
Hopefully, these reasons will compel you to mow your lawn regularly. Do you have more reasons why not to let lawn grass grow too long? Share in the comment section below by leaving a comment or drop a mail at scottgflora@yandex.com.
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