KBG Mowing Height?
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KBG first mow of the year
Comments (14)Thanks Ok here is what I did so far this year. Early march Spread 20# of hardwood ashes on the lawn 5K' had to get rid of them you know.... Middle march spread 10# of IBDU 31-0-0 90% slow release. Somewhere I read that new KBG likes lots of nitrogen in it's first year. After germination I fed it 3 times with lesco starter fert. Wanted to get good root development for winter hardiness. For a winterizer I fed it 10# IBDU 31-0-0 90% slow release near the end of november. That late nov. feeding of IBDU is still going I love that stuff. Thinking about skipping the pre-m this spring and feeding it some 75% slow release fert. Then Milorganite a couple of times this summer. Then pile on the nitrogen in the fall.The goal is to feed the KBG 6# of nitrogen this year if it wants to eat it. Maby see what some ironite will do for the color beginning of june. Here is a link that might be useful: Spring fert...See MoreI planted KBG and want to mow my lawn
Comments (3)I would cut it to 2 inches. Yes I know about the 1/3 rule, but you are in Canada, cooler temps, and you are watering daily, the grass can handle it every now and then. Your KBG seed can handle being walked on pre germination. I would probably mulch mow as using the bag can suck up some seed and topdressing, and I would probably double cut it, the first cut north to south at around 3.5 inches, the second cut east to west at 2 inches. This will also make your clippings much smaller....See MoreConsensus on mowing height for KBG?
Comments (13)I mowed my Bluegrass lawn at 3 inches all year. By September it was very thatchy. I did fertilize in early spring (and late spring!) because this was its first year so that may have contributed to the thatch problem, but I'd really like to see if 2.5 inches would make any difference in thatch accumulation, density, mowing frequency, weed encroachment, etc. The greatest proportion of my lawn is Midnight II and Turf-Seed's recommended mowing height is 0.5" - 2.5". Just not sure if a half inch would make a difference....See MoreProper Mowing Height(s)?
Comments (4)An awful lot of KBG lawn problems are caused by cutting height too low. Ask me how I know. There isn't really any benefit either, this is usually done in the hope that the mowing frequency will be reduced. It doesn't work that way. 3" is fine for KBG. Scalping is often the result of low cutting height, and these damaged turf areas provide an opportunity for weed species to take hold. The best defense against weeds or undesired grass species is maintaining a dense, healthy turf. Longer blades mean the plant can store more reserves in the roots and better drouth tolerance when summer arrives. Frequent mowing comes with the territory no matter the cutting height. Use a reasonably sharp, balanced blade (important) and vary cutting direction at 45° and 90° angles now and then . This encourages the turf to grow more upright, what happens when the same mowing pattern is used repeatedly over time the grass tends to take a set or is entrained to lay down in certain directions. Varying mowing pattern also tends to avoid underlying rutting in the soil, and presents a pleasing, finished appearance....See Moredanielj_2009
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