Mowing Guide

Bermuda Grass

• Scalp, de-thatch, and bag lawn before April 1 every year
• Don’t mulch clipping
• Rake and bag all clippings
• Mow lawn as short as possible without disturbing the soil
• Mowing height .5”-2”
• Reel type mower recommended
• Frequency – every 2-7 days
• For a greener turf and less stress, mow more frequently
• Growth regular recommended for weekly mowing
• Height of cut reset may be needed mid summer

Zoysia

• Scalp, de-thatch, and bag before April 1 each year
• Mowing frequency – every 4-10 days depending on desired turf thickness and color
• Reel type mower recommended especially with Emerald Zoysia and other fine blade zoysia varieties.
• Mowing height – .5”- 2.5”
• Spring and fall de thatch recommended

St. Augustine

• Mow short and bag clippings before April 1 each year. Don’t disturb the runners.
• Rotary mower
• Mowing height 2”-3”
• Mowing frequency – every 4-7 days
• Mow more often for healthier turf quality
• Keep mower blades sharp
• When conditions for disease are favorable, bag the clippings
• Growth regulators not recommended

NOTE: St. Augustine is not a shade grass. Of the full sun grasses, St. Augustine tolerates the most shade.