What Is The Proper Height To Cut Grass

[SPENCER HUNTER]

WHAT IS A GOOD HEIGHT TO CUT ST. AUGUSTINE GRASSES? SOME SAY 2 INCHES,, BUT OTHER'S SAY 3-4 INCHES,,,,,,,,

[duratree]

i'd say the highest setting your mower can go

[Number 10]

Most accts here between 3 & 3.5 here in Houston. Depends what the grass is trained to also.

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[inland pest control]

goto your county extension agent website. they will have a handbook that tells you exactly how high/or low to cut it. bahia as low as you can go st augustine 3.5-4.5 bermuda 1.5 crabgrass -.15

[yardboy]

Not correct! Mr. Inland

bahia as low as you can go

WHAT!

Wrong!

Heres the Rats version of that bahia grass story....................
Proper mowing practices are necessary to keep any lawn healthy and attractive. During times of active growth, bahiagrass should be mowed every 7 to 14 days at 3 to 4 inches of height. Higher mowing heights promote a deeper, more extensive root system that enables the grass to better withstand drought stress. Remove no more than 1/3 of the height of the leaf blades with any mowing (e.g., for a lawn to be maintained at 3 inches in height, mow when the turf reaches 4 to 4½ inches). It is important not to mow bahiagrass at lower heights, as that will reduce the tolerance of the grass to heat, drought, and other stresses. It will also suppress root growth. As bahiagrass does not grow extremely tall, mowing cycles are often dictated by seedhead production. Clippings should be left on the ground after mowing. They do not contribute to thatch buildup, as is often assumed, but are actually readily degraded by microorganisms. They also provide a source of nutrients to the lawn and can reduce fertility requirements if regularly left on the lawn.

Now this is what the RAT has to say about St Auggy grass.......
Proper mowing practices are necessary to keep any lawn healthy and attractive. Standard St. Augustinegrass cultivars ('BitterBlue', 'Classic', 'Floratam', 'Floratine', 'Palmetto', etc.) should be maintained at a height of 3.5 to 4 inches. Repetitively mowing at lower heights reduces overall stress tolerance of the lawn, discourages deep rooting, increases the chance for scalping if a mowing event is missed or postponed due to weather, and may increase susceptibility to pest problems. To obtain the correct height with most home rotary lawn mowers, use the highest wheel height setting. Maintaining the right height will help the grass develop a deep root system and give a better appearance to the turf. No more than a third of the leaf blades should be removed with any mowing. If possible, increase mowing height during periods of moisture stress or if the grass is growing in shade. Newer semidwarf varieties have a lower growth habit, and should be mowed at 2 to 2.5 inches for optimum quality. Mowing too infrequently and watering improperly can cause a thatch buildup.

Maybe Sir Ric will handle up on this topic for the RAT!

The Rat is outta here...........

[inland pest control]

here in florida during the rainy months if you mow bahia every 7-14 days you better have a a contract with some one to come in and bale it becuse your mower is never gonna go thru it i don't care what you got.

[yardboy]

here in florida during the rainy months if you mow bahia every 7-14 days you better have a a contract with some one to come in and bale it becuse your mower is never gonna go thru it i don't care what you got.

Buy exmark and side discharge...........Your worries will be over...........