Here's why long grass can help you enhance your North Atlanta lawn.
You may believe that shorter is better when it comes to lawn grass. But, North Atlanta property owners can enjoy long-lasting benefits if they keep their grass long.
There are several reasons to avoid short lawn grass, such as:
1. You Can Keep Your Lawn Healthy and Vibrant.
Long lawn grass blades have more surface area for photosynthesis, which can drive the growth of plants across your lawn. Plus, long lawn grass ensures you can enjoy an extensive root system, and you won't have to fertilize, aerate, and perform other time-consuming lawn maintenance tasks as frequently as you did in the past.
2. You Can Win the Battle Against Weeds.
Long lawn grass helps ward off weeds, due to the fact that it crowds out weeds that otherwise grow when your lawn is weak and under duress. Additionally, long grass provides plenty of shade, so weeds cannot get the sunlight they need to grow. The bottom line: long grass can help you get rid of weeds, as well as reduce the time and resources required to address these issues.
3. You Can Lower Your Water Usage.
Long lawn grass is less prone to drought stress, as it retains moisture in its leaf tissue and root system. You will still need to irrigate your lawn even if the grass is long; however, you won't need to water your lawn as often. As a result, you can simultaneously enjoy a lush, beautiful lawn and lower your water usage if you keep the grass long.
How Long Is Too Long for Lawn Grass?
Lawn care experts recommend mowing grass to a length of 2.5-3 in. tall. You can set your lawnmower accordingly, and in doing so, let your grass grow long without negatively affecting your lawn's appearance.
Of course, regardless of how long you keep your lawn grass, you should mow your lawn regularly. Also, when you mow your lawn, you should never take more than 1/3 of the height off of it; if you do, you may inadvertently damage your lawn.
Improve Your Lawn with Help from Conserva Irrigation of North Atlanta
Lawn care can be a hassle, especially if you are unsure of how to keep your lawn grass at the ideal length. Thankfully, Conserva Irrigation takes the guesswork out of lawn maintenance.
At Conserva, we offer a wide range of sprinkler and irrigation services to North Atlanta property owners, and we can help you identify the best ways to keep your lawn looking great now and in the future. Our friendly, knowledgeable staff can assess your lawn and offer tips and recommendations to help you improve its appearance. Also, we offer a comprehensive sprinkler system inspection and can perform sprinkler and irrigation system repairs and upgrades at your convenience.
Our team is available to discuss our sprinkler and irrigation services in North Atlanta. To learn more, please contact us online or call us today at (678) 921-3684.
