Your lawn is under enough stress this time of year. Help it out with a fresh cut. I mentioned in my previous article on watering your lawn that lawns cut with a dull blade require more water than lawns cut with a sharp blade.
Dull blades tear and shred the tops of grass blades, especially tall fescues like the Black Beauty I planted in 2012. This damage not only causes the grass to need more water but it also makes it more vulnerable to disease.
I like to keep at least two mower blades handy,one on the mower the other sharpened and ready to go. Remove the old blade, put on a sharp one, or a new one to help your lawn.
When should you change your lawn mower blade? I change the blade in the beginning of the season, then again around the end of June. If you have a large area of lawn you may need to change your blade more frequently, especially during summer when temperatures are over 80 degrees F.
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| Sharpened Gator Mulching Blade |
Check out my mowing tips for more information including how to sharpen your lawn mower blade.
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