Cutting grass short exposes the soil to direct sunlight, causing evaporation and making grass more likely to need watering, especially during periods of drought. Leaving the grass stalks longer shades the ground, helping to retain moisture. Grass stays healthier, reducing opportunities for weeds to sneak in.
To improve the health of your lawn, be sure to leave the grass clippings and fallen leaves in place when you mow. They act as a natural mulch, adding nutrients back to the soil as well as keeping moisture in. Many mowers are already designed to mulch cut grass and can be used to mulch mow leaves as well.
While you are at it, switch your lawn equipment from gas to electric-powered or manual. Gas-powered mowers, trimmers, and blowers emit relatively large quantities of carbon monoxide, nitrous oxides and hydrocarbons into the atmosphere and function at decibel levels that are detrimental to health of both humans and wildlife.
To improve the health of your lawn, be sure to leave the grass clippings and fallen leaves in place when you mow. They act as a natural mulch, adding nutrients back to the soil as well as keeping moisture in. Many mowers are already designed to mulch cut grass and can be used to mulch mow leaves as well.
While you are at it, switch your lawn equipment from gas to electric-powered or manual. Gas-powered mowers, trimmers, and blowers emit relatively large quantities of carbon monoxide, nitrous oxides and hydrocarbons into the atmosphere and function at decibel levels that are detrimental to health of both humans and wildlife.
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