How to Cut an Overgrown Lawn
Remove the weeds first., Cut the grass back in stages., Add fertilizer., Try to keep it tended as normal during the remainder of the growing season.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Remove the weeds first.
Often these will grow taller than the grass and are easier to remove individually. -
Step 2: Cut the grass back in stages.
If you cut the grass back too severely the first time, it may die off.
Instead, cut back over a period of a week or so to gradually reduce its height. , A lawn that is cut back a lot will benefit from a boost of fertiliser to help it get growing again. , Too many severe cutting sessions will deplete it of its strength before winter dormancy. -
Step 3: Add fertilizer.
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Step 4: Try to keep it tended as normal during the remainder of the growing season.
Detailed Guide
Often these will grow taller than the grass and are easier to remove individually.
If you cut the grass back too severely the first time, it may die off.
Instead, cut back over a period of a week or so to gradually reduce its height. , A lawn that is cut back a lot will benefit from a boost of fertiliser to help it get growing again. , Too many severe cutting sessions will deplete it of its strength before winter dormancy.
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