Daily gardening tip · Southern hemisphere · Sunday 11 October 2026 · mid spring
Keep Spring Grass Cut Tall for Stronger Roots
Cutting your lawn too short in spring weakens the grass just as it begins its fastest growth.
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Set your lawnmower blades to a higher setting so you only trim the top third of the grass.
Mow when the lawn is dry to prevent tearing the leaf blades.
Leave the clippings on the lawn if they are light, or rake them up if they form thick clumps.
Water deeply once a week if the weather is dry, rather than giving short daily sprinkles.
Why it works
Grass leaves produce the energy needed to grow roots. When you leave the grass a little taller, it keeps enough leaf surface to feed itself, encouraging roots to grow deeper into the soil where water remains available during hot weather.
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