Discuss mowing considerations for both cool-season and ...

[Sufayan.ah]

Discuss mowing considerations for both cool-season and warm-season grasses.
  What mistakes do homeowners typically make when mowing the lawn?

 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

What are the main causes of fungus disease in lawns? How do you prevent or
  control them?

 
  What will be an ideal response?

[Edwyer]

Answer to Question 1

Cool-season grasses should not be cut shorter than 2 to 3 inches, while warm-season
grasses are cut shorter, from  to 1 inches, depending upon the grass variety. Because
warm-season grasses grow rapidly during warm weather, they are better able to
compete with weeds growing during the same season. Bermuda grass should be clipped
to  to 1 inch and zoysia  to 1 inches. Lawns should be mowed often enough so that no more than one-third of the top is cut off in any one mowing. A common mistake
among homeowners is to cut the grass too short, which prevents the plant from making
enough food.

Answer to Question 2

Fungus lives in and on dead grass and in the soil, and may spread easily by mowing or
even walking through wet grass. They thrive when temperature and moisture conditions
are favorable. Ways to prevent their spread include collecting clippings or by raking and
removing thatch, watering only when necessary and at night, and mowing frequently.

[Sufayan.ah]

TY

[Edwyer]

You're welcome