The length of the grass is often underestimated as a factor for it’s health. In fact it’s quite important for your lawn and its ability to defend itself from invading weeds and pests that harm it. Keeping the grass longer helps it produce more grass blades, “learn” to grow upright, and be more tolerant to shade and drought. The height of the grass is directly connected to how deep the roots will go, and thus changing it’s height will always impact the watering needs. Short grass – Shallow roots. Lawns with shallow roots are sickly and can’t defend against weeds. Additionally they will go dry faster and will require more frequent watering. Droughts will also be more devastating. Mowing Too Low Can Only Bring Problems The crown is the most important part of the plant. Healing your lawn back from scalping is very hard … Continue reading The Importance of Grass Height