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Story source:Brad S. Fresenburg, 573-884-8785
Winter is finally releasing
its grip, so lawns will be
greening up and growing. It
will soon be time for one of
the most basic homeowner
rituals: mowing the lawn.
Getting ready for lawnmowing season means more
than just filling the mower
with fuel and starting it up.
To keep your lawn in good
shape, your mower needs to
be ready and you need to get
a head start on controlling
weeds.
Check the (mower) air
filter to make sure its not
plugged up. You may want
to change the spark plug,
said Brad Fresenburg,
assistant professor of plant
sciences for University of
Missouri Extension. More
importantly, make sure that
mower blade is sharp, and
youll need to check that on
a regular basis throughout
the summer.
Mower tuneup is
important, but this is also
the time for preventing
crabgrass.
Folks should consider
whether they want to add
a pre-emergence herbicide
for crabgrass prevention.
Time for application is right
around the corner as long as
we continue to see warmer
temperatures, Fresenburg
said.
Dont make the mistake
of confusing crabgrass
prevention with applying
weed and feed products.
Many people assume
that a weed and feed will
control all weeds, but thats
not necessarily the case. The
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pattern, maybe north-south,
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To get even distribution
of the grass clippings, avoid
mowing the lawn when its
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together, and this can cause
thin patches in your lawn,
Fresenburg said.
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While it might be tempting to lower mower blades when summer temperatures reach
their hottest, it is possible to cut grass too short. Homeowners who want to cut back
on the time they spend mowing their lawns under the hot summer sun should avoid
lowering their mower blades too low, as doing so can cause significant damage to the
lawn. Lawns that have been cut too low are less capable of surviving drought and are
unlikely to thrive. When grass is cut too short, the stem tissue from the grass is exposed,
and that exposure can lead to unsightly grass that turns yellow or brown. Grass that
is cut too short also may
suffer from weaker roots,
which in turn makes the
grass weaker and less
likely to grow in strong.
In addition, weaker grass
is more susceptible to
weed growth, which can
be both a nuisance and an
eyesore. When mowing,
homeowners should
remove no more than onethird of the grass blade.
Mowing at this height
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The crabgrass preventers
are targeted toward annual
grasses, like crabgrass.
Some of the crabgrass
preventers will also control a
few of our annual broadleaf
weeds, Fresenburg said, so
they tend to be more inclusive
than the weed and feed
products. Effectiveness and
control vary from product to
product, so its essential that
homeowners read the labels.
Once mowing season is
in full swing, proper mowing
practices can mean the
difference between a healthy,
vibrant lawn and one choked
by weeds and plagued by
thinning patches.
The best mowing height
for tall fescue lawns is 3-4
inches, Fresenburg said. The
reason is we get an excellent
shade effect, which prevents
weed seed from germinating.
If we mow tall, we can reduce
annual weed populations by
80 percent.
Mowing tall also improves
the health of your lawn.
It will cause your grass to
develop a deeper root system.
So when we get into the
warmer, droughtier parts of
the summer, your grass can
draw moisture and nutrients
from deeper in the soil, giving
you better heat and drought
resistance, Fresenburg said.
The best practice for a
healthy lawn is mow tall and
let the clippings fall.
We know we can return
some nutrients by this
practice, Fresenburg said.
The clippings will filter
through the turf canopy and
decompose fairly rapidly.
This practice will add up to

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Many homeowners believe grass clippings need to be

removed to have a healthy, vigorous lawn. By following the
steps in the "Don't Bag It" lawn care program, you can have
a beautiful lawn without collecting your grass clippings.
Yard wastes, such as leaves, grass clippings and
branches, have been banned from Missouri landfills since
Jan. 1, 1992, and nationally since March 1995.
Yard waste accounts for approximately 20 percent of
all waste materials.
Up to 25 percent of your lawn's total fertilizer needs
are supplied by clippings left on the lawn.
Clippings contain 80 to 85 percent water and decompose
quickly.
MU research shows clippings do not contribute to
thatch problems.
Average mowing time can be reduced by 30 percent
when grass clippings are not bagged.
Besides saving time, you also save money by not having
to purchase bags or pay for extra trash removal.
Six Mulching Benefits
Control weeds
Conserve soil moisture
Reduce soil erosion.
Improve water penetration into the soil.
Protect against extreme heat and cold.
Increase organic matter in the soil over time