Regular mowing with a sharp mower blade at the proper height will help keep grass

growing vigorously and maintain adequate density. Proper mowing practices contribute to a
healthy lawn and minimal weeds, and, if you leave grass clippings on your lawn, contribute
to lawn nutrition

 Remove no more than 1/3 of the leaf tissue when you mow.
o Mowing too short or scalping results in stress to the grass plant. Weak
grass plants will take longer to recover. To maintain a 3-inch lawn,
mow before the grass reaches 4.5 inches tall.
o Mowing too short can allow weed seeds to get more sun and increase
the chance of germination.
 Dull blades leave jagged edges and plants are more susceptible to diseases.
 Cleanly-cut grass blades are able to conserve water, reducing the need for
irrigation.

Edging creates clean, crisp lines between beds and other areas. It is most visible between a
lawn and the adjoining garden, but landscape edging can define a flower border, a shrub bed, a
single tree, or the transition from a patio to the surrounding garden. It emphasizes the lines of
beds, and it leads the eye to the next garden focal point.

You may use stones, mowing strips, bricks, concrete, wood, tiles, glass, or metal.

Careful observation of newly planted….

Regular trimming, fertilization, and watering is also essential to landscaping as with other crops