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- | Volleyball activities, croquet, picnics and slip-n-slides can leave no trace in your lawn in the event that you care for it effectively.
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- | Recently, green industry groups and companies attended together to make Project Ever- Green to improve the awareness of the economic, environmental and life style advantages of landscapes and increase the significance of those that protect and enhance green areas at home, work and play. Project EverGreen is spreading knowledge about healthy pitch with people.
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- | With the exception of the first mowing of the growing season, never cut more than one-third of the grass leaf knife during a single mowing. Leaving grass longer aids in reducing water needs and helps grass absorb sunlight for photosynthesis. Grass mowed at 2 to 3 inches keeps a root system than grass mowed at one inch.
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- | Before cutting, perform security always check by eliminating debris or garbage from the garden which could become hazardous projectiles. The best time for you to mow is during the day when the grass is dry, never when the light is poor or the grass is wet. It is better to keep grass clippings on the lawn to come back nutrients to the earth. Young ones also needs to never be permitted to ride on a mower.
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- | To wear and avoid soil compaction, vary the direction the lawn is mowed. Like, cut horizontally one week, vertically the next and diagonally the week after. This really is particularly good for small areas.
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- | Cutting Gear
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- | Maintaining mower blades sharp is essential to presenting strong grass. Have the knives appropriately honed one per year to prevent tearing or wounding the grass stems, making them susceptible to insects and damage.
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- | To stop recurring grass clippings from interfering with the mower blades' motion, remove the spark plug lead from the engine and hose absent any grass sticking to the deck. This can help to keep dirt and dust off the engine to insure it does not overheat.
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- | At the start of the growing season, have a tune-up and safety inspection. Change the oil after every 50 hours of use, the air filter every 25 hours and always use new fuel in a clear, approved container.
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- | Following these basic cutting guidelines and mower maintenance techniques can help make a hardy, healthier garden that simply avoids even probably the most energetic family hobbies. When you have any questions about mower maintenance, check your owner's manual for specific info on your gear. Now move out there and enjoy your garden.
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- | "How you cut your lawn is more essential to its well-being than the type of activities you use your lawn for," describes Bill Klutho of John Deere and a contributor to Project EverGreen. "Proper care of one's cutting equipment will also enhance your lawn's appearance and strength." Volleyball games, croquet, picnics and slip-n-slides can leave no trace on your garden if you care for it effectively.
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- | Recently, green business groups and organizations came together to create Project Ever- Green to improve the understanding of the economic, environmental and life style great things about areas and promote the importance of people who preserve and increase green areas at play, work and home. Challenge EverGreen is sharing knowledge about healthy grass with consumers.
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- | Trimming Practices
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- | With the exception of the initial mowing of the summer season, never cut more than one-third of the grass leaf knife within a single mowing. Leaving grass longer supports reducing water requirements and helps grass absorb sunlight for photosynthesis. A deeper root system is maintained by grass mowed at two to three inches than lawn mowed at one inch.
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- | Before cutting, perform a security always check by detatching dirt or garbage from the garden that could become harmful projectiles. The best time and energy to trim is during the day when the grass is dry, never when the light is dim or the lawn is wet. It is better to leave grass clippings on the garden to go back nutrients to the land. Children should also never be permitted to ride on a mower.
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- | To use and avoid soil compaction, vary the course the lawn is cut. As an example, cut horizontally one week, vertically another and diagonally the week after. This really is especially beneficial to small areas.
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- | Trimming Gear
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- | Keeping mower blades sharp is key to using strong grass. Have the knives appropriately honed once a year in order to avoid tearing or wounding the grass stems, making them susceptible to pests and damage.
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- | To prevent recurring grass clippings from interfering with the mower blades' action, remove the spark plug lead from the engine and hose absent any grass sticking to the deck. This will help in keeping dirt and debris off the engine to ensure it does not overheat.
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- | At the start of the growing season, have a tune-up and safety inspection. Change the oil after every 50 hours of use, the air filter every 25 hours and always use clean fuel in a clean, approved package.
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- | Following these basic cutting tips and mower maintenance procedures can help make a hardy, healthy garden that simply supports even probably the most energetic family interests. When you yourself have any questions about mower maintenance, always check your owner's manual for specific informative data on your equipment. Now get out there and enjoy your backyard.
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- | "How you cut your lawn is more significant to its well-being than the type of activities you use your lawn for," explains Bill Klutho of John Deere and a contributor to Project EverGreen. "Proper care of your mowing equipment may also enhance your lawn's appearance and strength."
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