Only remove one-third of the grass height when you mow to prevent damage and stress to the lawn. Taking too much off at once starves the roots and may expose new lower leaves to sunburn.

So What Is The Difference Between The Two? Trimming the Lawn makes horizontal cuts to eliminate grass and weeds in areas in which your mower can't reach or wherein it is able to injure plants. Edging makes vertical cuts that define walkways, islands, borders, and flower beds.

“Trimming” refers to cutting the turf height horizontally, just like your lawn mower does. Trimming is performed in places the mower cannot reach, like at the interior corner of a fence. The mower's turning radius will not usually allow for mowing all the way to the fence.

When growth is good (usually spring & autumn) mow at least every 7 to 10 days if using a rotary and AT LEAST every 3 to 5 days if using a cylinder mower. Mow at least every two weeks in dry summers if using a rotary and every week if using a cylinder mower.