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All grasses have specific mowing height requirements. Cutting your lawn too short leaves it vulnerable to heat damage and drought, but not cutting it short enough will invite pest infestations. Here in St. Cloud, Minnesota, we have both cool and warm-season grasses and each type has a different height requirement. It is important to identify your grass type and learn about its height requirements because mowing without this knowledge could harm the health of your lawn. Read on below to learn about the height requirements for both cool ;and warm-season grasses as well as what might happen to your lawn if you neglect these height requirements. The Difference Between Cool & Warm-Season Height Requirements...

Lawn mowing may seem like a straightforward task, but when it is not performed by professional lawn mowing experts, the grass can actually be harmed and its growth can be hindered. Learn about four common mistakes that homeowners and even some lawn service companies make when they mow lawns in Sartell, St. Cloud, Sauk Rapids, and surrounding cities in Minnesota. 1. Mowing the grass too short will negatively affect your lawn. It is tempting to mow your grass too short to avoid mowing more often, but this will have negative effects on your lawn. This is a practice known as scalping the lawn, which can harm the grass when it is done too many times. When the grass is cut too short, it can weaken the overall health...

Going on vacation is a fun, exciting time—with a long task list of things that need to be done before, during, and after you come back. Summer is a popular time to take extended vacations. With kids out of school, it’s a great time to go visit another part of the country. But what happens to your house while you’re gone? More specifically, what about your lawn? Here are some reasons you should look to hire a lawn care professional to work on your lawn before, during, and after your vacation. Regular Mowing Shows Your Yard Is Being Maintained One main reason to consider upkeep of your yard while you’re gone is to give off the illusion that you’re still home. If your yard is always maintained but...

When grass starts to grow, it’s tempting to put that chore at the bottom of the to-do list as it might not seem like the highest priority. Whether you’re a homeowner or business owner, you’re busy all the time. Worrying about keeping grass at its optimal height isn’t something you necessarily want to worry about, but neglecting your lawn can lead to further issues down the road. Read for some reasons why your grass suffers without regular mowing in St. Cloud, Sartell, Sauk Rapids, and nearby Minnesota areas, and then give us a call to get on our mowing schedule. Grass Will Lose Its Maintained Appearance Keeping your yard maintained shows that you care about the overall look and feel...