Gardener shares little-known lawn mowing trick & people are realising they’ve been cutting grass wrong all this time
LET’S face it, mowing the lawn is a long and arduous chore that’s unlikely to be at the top of your to-do list.
But what if we were to tell you there’s a little-known trick that could speed up the process so that you could have healthy green grass in time for the summer.
Well, according to a gardening expert known online as Black Lotus Gardening online, there is – and people’s minds are blown by the revelation.
So, if you’re struggling to mow your overgrown grass, then you may just want to listen up…
In a clip posted to TikTok (@blacklotusgardening), which has since gone viral, the gardening whizz demonstrates just exactly how you’ve been mowing your lawn all wrong and instead, shares a game-changing method that will “change your life.”
He begins by showing a short video of himself battling the long tall grass on his lawn.
“I used to just smash the lawn mower into the tall grass and pray to the lawn gods,” he explains.
“Then after gaining enough experience, I decided that it worked out to be faster mowing the lawn twice.”
Oh, you’re a genius! I would have never figured that out
Social media user
Moments later, he can then be seen adjusting the switch on the side of the lawn mower to a higher setting.
Firstly, he runs over the grass at the higher level in a bid to take a significant amount off the length, before adjusting the switch back to the original setting for one final cut.
“Once on a high setting and then again on the desired setting,” he continues.
“It’s a bonus if you line trim the edges in between since it is easier to see and you can catch it on the second run-through.”
It wasn’t long before gobsmacked social media users rushed to the comments section, with many admitting they’ve never realised some lawn mowers come with different adjustable settings.
“Oh, you’re a genius I would have never figured that out,” wrote one.
A second questioned: “Wait…..mowers can be adjusted?”
Meanwhile, a third person commented: “Nah, just lift the front of the mower when it’s about to shut off.”
Seasonal lawn care schedule
Lawn care varies from season to season, with some tasks helping to encourage growth and root development whilst others help maintain the soil quality.
Claire Baglin, landscaping category manager from Toolstation has shared lawn care tasks and tips for each season:
Spring (March, April, May)
- Start to mow the grass bi-weekly in March when the soil and air temperatures typically reach above 6C.
- Fertilise the lawn for the first time during March using some quick-release fertiliser that is rich in nitrogen to help promote shoot growth.
- Scarify the lawn for the first time during April to remove any built-up moss or thatch that can accumulate throughout the winter.
- Aerate the lawn during April by spiking holes into the soil surface. This will help to loosen the soil and encourage growth.
- Overseeding can also be carried out throughout April to patch up any thin or bare areas of grass.
Summer (June, July, August)
- From June start to cut your grass once a week – apart from in periods of extreme heat and droughts. Increase the cutting height to protect the lawn from any possible droughts.
- In June make sure to treat the lawn for any weeds – this can either be manual removal for individual weeds or using weed killer for larger clusters.
- During July and August make sure to water the lawn at least once a week by giving it a soak for 5-10 minutes.
Autumn (September, October, November)
- From September reduce the lawn mowing frequency back to once every two weeks and conduct the last mow of the year in November.
- Fertilise the lawn for a second time during October using a slow-release fertiliser that is rich in phosphorous and potassium to strengthen the lawn.
- Throughout October and November remove any fallen leaves and other debris from the lawn surface.
Winter (December, January, February)
- From December to the end of February leave the lawn alone. Grass typically does not grow in the colder winter temperatures.
- Winter is the perfect time of the year to conduct any lawnmower maintenance including checking over the blades and filters.