How to Properly Mow Your Business’ Lawn

The outside of your business is the first thing potential customers and employees see. So you want to be sure that you are always putting your best foot forward to give everyone a good first impression. While a commercial irrigation system for your Minneapolis can definitely help with this, another way to make sure your grass and landscaping look good is by mowing it properly. Here are a few tips.

You should be sure that your lawn mower’s blade are adjusted to the correct height. The general rule of thumb is two to three inches, but sometimes the height will depend on the type of grass you are mowing. You want to be sure the grass is short enough to look nice and well-kept, but you don’t want it so short that you damage the root system.

When you mow your grass, avoid mowing in the same pattern every time. Mowing in different patterns encourages your grass to grow more upright, plus it will help prevent ruts from developing in the soil.

Make sure that, when you mow the grass, that it is totally dry and not wet from a recent rain storm. Wet grass blades can clog your mower and break it or cause it to overheat. You should also be sure to regularly sharpen your mower’s blades. Dull blades will not make a clean cut and could cause your grass to not grow properly. It could also lead to disease or allow pests and insects to invade your grass.

Finally, when you are mowing, make sure you overlap each pass by at least a few inches. This is a great way to ensure you do not accidentally miss any part of your business’ lawn, and it will help ensure you do not end up mowing unevenly.

For more information on a commercial irrigation system in Minneapolis, call Advanced Irrigation at 612-599-8675 or you can contact us to get a Free Estimate.