"Cutting your lawn too short or 'scalping' can stress your turf, encourage weed growth, and even attract pests, making it important to adjust your mowing strategy."
"Landscapers agree that a slightly taller cut, the right timing, and well-maintained equipment can transform a patchy lawn into a thriving green space."
"For cool-season grasses in Northern regions, like fescue and Kentucky bluegrass, I recommend the higher the better and to never cut below 3.5 inches."
"Your grass uses its blades to create energy via photosynthesis. If you cut more than a third of the blade, it is deprived of that surface area."
"Cutting the grass short might seem like a homeowner hack, but it creates a barrier from the sun to the soil, hindering photosynthesis."
Cutting grass short can lead to various lawn issues like weed growth and pest attraction. A slightly taller grass cut enhances lawn health. The ideal cutting height varies by region, with cool-season grasses in Northern areas needing at least 3.5 inches, while warm-season Southern grasses do well at 1.5 to 2.5 inches. Homeowners should avoid cutting more than one-third of grass blades to maintain energy production and health, as overly short grass limits sunlight for photosynthesis, much like trees in a shaded forest.
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