PUBLICATION W161I
Turfgrass Maintenance: Mowing
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Summary
Mowing is a key practice that shapes turf density, stress tolerance, and recovery. This guide explains why turfgrasses tolerate mowing, how growth habit affects mowing height, and why sod-forming grasses can handle lower cuts than bunch-type grasses. It provides recommended mowing height ranges for common cool-season and warm-season turfs under different climate conditions, plus the one-third rule for mowing frequency. Also covers handling clippings, using mulching mowers, and changing mowing direction to reduce grain and compaction.
Publications in Series: Turfgrass Maintenance
Turfgrass Maintenance: Cultivation
Turfgrass Maintenance: Developing a Turf Fertilization Plan
Turfgrass Maintenance: Essential Elements
Turfgrass Maintenance: Fertilizers
Turfgrass Maintenance: Irrigation
Turfgrass Maintenance: Mowers
Turfgrass Maintenance: Rolling
Turfgrass Maintenance: Thatch
Turfgrass Maintenance: Topdressing
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