Don’t cut too short

Experts agree that you should not cut more than 1/3 of the grass at a time and use as sharp a blade as you can. If grass is long or very thick a good tip is to cut it higher first, then cut it lower a few days later. Generally, the recommended length depends on the variety of grass and the purpose of your lawn but a rule of thumb is to keep at 3 - 5-7.5cm and never cut lower than 1cm. (some variation in literature here… depends on grass type)

There are several disadvantages to cutting grass too short:

• Grass can be weakened if you cut low to the ground
• Your lawn can be ‘scalped’ in higher laying areas and bumps, resulting in bare patches
• Weed invasion is more likely with a too-short lawn