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Thereof, can you kill grass by cutting it too short?
A low mowing height can leave brown or bare-looking spots in the grass. If the grass is repeatedly cut too short or scalped, it can seriously deplete the grass's energy reserves, weakening or killing grass and leaving the lawn vulnerable to weed invasion.
Herein, how do I fix my scalped lawn?
To fix this problem add topsoil to your lawn 2.5 cm deep per time. Allow the turf to grow thick before adding more. Seed may also need to be used in extreme cases.
Step 3 – Analyse the problem
- Mow the lawn at the recommended height for your grass type.
- Sharpen your mower blades.
- Mow in cooler temperatures.
Tearing grass blades can open the turf up to lawn disease and also give it a tan color after being mowed. This tan color is the tips of the grass blade having been shredded instead of cut. Mow when it is Dry – Do NOT mow when it is wet outside. Water in the morning to allow the lawn to dry before the evening comes.