Mowing

Aim:

To cut grass plant leaves to reduce the height of a grass coverage.

Method:

Four main mechanical actions: -

1. Cylinder
2. Rotary
3. Flail
4. Strimmer

Can also be done by hand with shears.

Timing:

A turf surface can be mown anytime of the year as long as the surface is dry and frost free.

Effects of Incorrect Procedure:

• Uneven surface levels.
• Long cut grass prevents the ball travelling on the pitch surface.
• Incorrect mowers setting rips the grass and allow disease attack, weeds to grow and leaf die back.

Equipment Selection:

• Hand held strimmers.
• Petrol pedestrian mower with cutting width 300 mm to 900 mm. Ride on mowers and tractor powered unit.

Practical Tips:

• Best done when the grass leaf is dry for a clean cut.
• Apart from mowing a pitch change the direction of cut each time.