The length your lawn is mowed greatly affects its performance.  During the summer months, Eagle recommends maintaining bluegrass and fescue lawns at a length of 3½” to 4”.

Why mow at the height of 3 1/2 to 4″?

• Longer grass discourages crab grass development and helps suppress dandelions.

• Longer grass requires less water to stay green.

• Longer grass is more stress tolerant and will perform better during the hot summer months.

Additional Tips…

• Mow when the grass is dry. This will help prevent the spread of turf disease.

• Leave the clippings. Bagging your clippings actually removes valuable nutrients from your lawn.

• Don’t let your grass grow too high. You should only cut a maximum of 1/3 of its length at any time.

• Alternate the direction you mow to prevent your grass from laying over.

• Keep your blades sharp to help reduce turf disease.