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Lawn Mowing
A lawn is an area of land planted with grasses or other durable plants.
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Weed Spraying
Weeds can compete with productive crops or pasture.
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Gardening
Gardening is the practice of growing and cultivating plants.
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Other Services
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Welcome to Lawn Masters
Professional Lawn Care, Gardening, Weeding & Weed Spraying, Topsoil Application, Lawn Fencing and lots more!
Mowing frequency
Warm season turf grows most actively above 25°C, while growth ceases below about 10°C at night. Other factors such as the species and cultivar used, the age of the lawn, evaporation rates, rainfall and watering, the soil's physical and chemical status, fertiliser application, weeds, insects and disease can all affect how often your lawn needs mowing.
Preventing scalping
Level out bumps and dips in the lawn. These are common after trenches have settled after in-filling. Spreading quality topsoil evenly to level will take care of this problem. Check that the mower frame is rigid and not dropping at the front. Mow with uniform pressure. Do not force the front of the mower into the lawn. Mow at the recommended mowing height for the species you are growing.
Catching or mulching?
Catching the clippings has the advantage of providing finely divided raw material for composting or for mulch over garden beds and around trees. However, it can also create a disposal problem. Mulching, particularly when damp or wet, can leave grass residues on the surface of the lawn, which can then be picked up on shoes and wheels and deposited onto paving and flooring.
Some tips
Irrespective of the choice of mower, it is important to keep the blades sharp. Dull blades cause ´feathering´ of the cut leaf (i.e. ragged and damaged cut leaf edges) and produce an uneven look to the lawn surface. The torn leaf edges will lose a lot of water, allowing diseases to enter into the plant. Pick up sticks, stones and debris before mowing to prevent injuries and mower damage from projectiles.