The Blades: Sharp vs. Dull
- EdgeCare Lawn Service
- Mar 18, 2019
- 1 min read
The cutting blades are the most important part of a lawn mower, yet
too many people overlook the simple, regular maintenance needed to keep your mower cutting sharp.
Dull Blades Rip, Not Cut.
When the blades dull, the tips of the grass blades are ripped off, making them susceptible to discoloring. Dull lawn mower blades affect not only the look of the lawn, but also its health. Torn, jagged, grass tips are an easy entrance for parasites and disease.
Sharp Blades Increase the Health and Look of Your Lawn
Having your blades sharpened regularly can help restore your lawn to health. The result of mowing with sharp blades is a even, clean cut. Grass that is cut with sharp blades can recover quickly and is more likely to resist disease. The cleanly cut blade of grass will be able able to heal quickly and continue growing.
Sharpen The Regularly
Mower blades dull quickly, so be sure to sharpen the regularly; about every ten hours of continuous use. However, every yard is different so check your grass blades periodically, and determine if your blades need sharpening.
Most hardware stores offer mower-blade sharpening services. So have yours sharpened today, and enjoy your lush, green lawn!
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