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cross1933
09-20-2007, 08:11 AM
On Labor Day Weekend I reseeded my backyard. The grass ranges from 2-3" in height. What is a good time for the first mowing? Should I bag or mulch the first mowing?
There is some broad leaf growing in the grass, should I put something down this year of wait until the spring.

Rtom45
09-20-2007, 02:02 PM
The general recommendation around here is to wait until the lawn is 3" then mow back to 2" The broadleaf can be spot treated after you have mowed your lawn a couple times.

cross1933
09-20-2007, 04:01 PM
The general recommendation around here is to wait until the lawn is 3" then mow back to 2" The broadleaf can be spot treated after you have mowed your lawn a couple times.

Should I bag or mulch?

carcrz
09-20-2007, 04:30 PM
You don't want to cut off more than 1/2" at a time.

Rtom45
09-21-2007, 09:06 AM
Cross
bag or leave the clippings, your choice. We never bag unless we have to.
cars
I'm not sure that anyone only mows 1/2in at a time unless its a sports field.

cross1933
09-21-2007, 09:58 AM
Cross
bag or leave the clippings, your choice. We never bag unless we have to.
cars
I'm not sure that anyone only mows 1/2in at a time unless its a sports field.
What about over seeding this year?If so what are the recommended steps?