[Bkell101]

I'm very new to this and have tons of questions....

As of now I am in a fertilization/insect/weed/grub program with a reputable company in my area and I am doing the mowing.

I've learned that mowing is extremely important. I've just learned the 1/3 rule.

I'm cutting at 4 inches on my fescue mix lawn in the Cincinnati 85-90 humid heat.

When I measure the length of the grass to determine when it's time to cut, it seems like I need to cut the grass every 2-3 days. Is this bad for the grass? I realize not mowing frequent enough is bad, but what about too frequently during summer? Shouldn't the growth slow down?

Maybe the fertilization program is making the grass grow, or I'm not getting all of the blades of grass cut when I mow so there are many grass blades that are left still tall?

Any suggestions?

 

[Suburban Jungle Life]

If you mow often enough so you don't have super long cut blades left, then you can discharge your clippings instead of mulching. The vacuum is better when you discharge and you should have fewer stragglers. Also, walking a little slower can help.

 

[Bkell101]

If you mow often enough so you don't have super long cut blades left, then you can discharge your clippings instead of mulching. The vacuum is better when you discharge and you should have fewer stragglers. Also, walking a little slower can help.

oh cool, good tip on the vacuum effect. This is my mower: Honda HRR216VKA 21'' 3-in-1 Self Propelled Smart Drive Lawn Mower w/ Auto Choke and Twin Blade System

Just set the mower to bag instead of mulch? (I don't have a bag for the mower)

 

[Suburban Jungle Life]

Yup. Set to bag and it'll come out of the back. The vacuum is much better and the cut is much cleaner. I have the same mower. The difference is amazing! I also walk a little slower instead of a brisk walk. If it gets overgrown, then it does leave a mess with super long blades so maybe mulch first, then cut it again on bag setting.

 

[g-man]

I would like to mow my lawn daily. As long as the grass is not dormant (crunchy to walk on it), there should not be any damage/harm.

 

[Bkell101]

Yup. Set to bag and it'll come out of the back. The vacuum is much better and the cut is much cleaner. I have the same mower. The difference is amazing! I also walk a little slower instead of a brisk walk. If it gets overgrown, then it does leave a mess with super long blades so maybe mulch first, then cut it again on bag setting.

Just cut the grass and it worked great, thanks! .....unfortunately I'm fighting such an uphill battle with my lawn that I think I'm heading towards a renovation :|