Sharp Mower Blades Make Healthy Grass

By Seasonal Yard Work
May 16, 2017 Category: General

Many people would find it hard to believe that the core of a healthy lawn begins with a good sharp mower blade. Dull mower blades do not cut your grass so much as the force of the blade will tear and damage your grass. This is bad for both your grass and your mower. The duller your blade the harder the mowing job is on the mower itself and the more fuel it needs to consume to do the job. Torn grass blades become weaker and more prone to disease as the breaks in the plants allow a larger point of entry into the plant for infection. The ragged torn look will make your lawn look less appealing and if your blade is dull you might even tear whole tufts of grass out of the lawn itself. The ragged edges of torn grass will yellow and die to give your yard a less than green look. Dull mowings can result in damage to your grass that can even be confused for mold growth. Sharp mower blades, on the other hand, are an essential to maintaining a good healthy lawn. When your mowers blades are sharp