Daily gardening tip · Southern hemisphere · Friday 6 November 2026
Adjust Mower Height to Prevent Lawn Scalping
Cutting your lawn too low during dry spells weakens the turf and leaves roots vulnerable to scorching temperatures.
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Check your lawn for signs of slow growth or dry soil before mowing.
Raise the cutting height on your lawn mower by one or two notches.
Mow the grass, removing no more than the top third of the blades.
Leave the slightly taller grass clippings on the lawn to act as a light shade layer over the soil.
Why it works
Taller grass blades shade the soil surface, which reduces water evaporation and shields sensitive root zones from intense sunlight. Maintaining extra leaf length also allows the plant to continue photosynthesizing effectively when water is limited.
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