Grass that got away from you, cut back down the right way so the lawn underneath comes back green instead of brown.
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Yards get away from people. A wet spring, a long trip, a move, a busy season or a rental between tenants, and the grass is up past your shins. The tempting fix is to drop the mower all the way and take it down in one pass. That is the fastest way to end up with a brown, stemmy yard. K-State calls this scalping, and MU Extension warns that weeds sprout fast when turf is scalped or left too long between cuts.
MU's rule for a missed mowing is simple: cut only halfway back to the normal height, then come back a couple of days later and finish. For grass that is far too tall, MU says to raise the mower deck and work the height back down over several mowings. K-State's version is three or four cuts, starting as high as the mower will go. We follow that. The first pass knocks the yard down and makes it look cared for again, and the next one or two bring it back to a normal height.
Tall grass also leaves a lot behind. MU notes that clippings from very tall or wet grass mat together and can damage the lawn under the clumps, so they cannot just be left lying in rows. We deal with the heavy clippings and trim out the fence lines, trees and edges that grew in at the same time. Once it is back under control, a weekly or biweekly cut keeps it from happening again.
Taking too much off at once scalps the grass and leaves it brown and thin. MU Extension says to cut only halfway back after a missed mowing and finish a couple of days later, and to work very tall grass down over several mowings. It looks a little slower, but the lawn comes back green.
It depends on how tall it got. Many yards need a first cut with the deck raised and one or two more cuts a few days apart. Call or text (417) 621-5160 with a photo and we can tell you what we see.
Yes, we do not leave heavy clumps lying on the lawn. Thick mats of clippings from tall or wet grass can smother the grass under them. Ask us how the clippings will be handled when you call about the job.
Mowing, edging, trimming, overgrown yard cleanup, leaf cleanup, and bush and hedge trimming. If you're not sure, just ask.
Absolutely. Weekly or biweekly service keeps the lawn looking sharp all season without you having to call every time.
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