Make your lawn happy with these mowing tips

Since we are in a drought, you should raise your mower height to 2 1/2 - 3 inches.  The grass will be stronger and better able to survive the drought when mowed at a higher cut.  It will also discourage germination of weed seeds and insulate the soil against the drying heat.

You should never mow more than 1/3 of the grass blade at a time and it is best to use a mulching mower that prevents the need to bag clippings.  The clippings return nutrients to the lawn lowering the need for fertilizers.

Last but not least, make sure the mower blade is sharp.  A dull blade will tear the grass tips causing them to turn brown. 

What advice do you have for mowing the lawn?