To Mow or Not To Mow? That is The Question

ScottyGoggles

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Hey guys,

As the title states should I mow or should I not?

Backstory: Just bought a home on a 1/2 acre. the back yard has grass (st. augustine, brumuda), weeds, and bare spots, all in even quantities. The grass is about three inches tall right now and all my weeds are shorter than my grass.

If i choose not to mow this weekend and let the grass keep growing will the extra week of grass growth help to choke out the weeds, or will this not do anything as far as weeds are concerned.

Please let me know your throughts. I am trying to turn my yard into something that is worth bragging about.

Thank you for the help in advance.
 

primerbulb120

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St. Augustine should not be cut lower than 3 inches. Mowing it shorter will damage it and make it easier for weeds to grow. I would wait on cutting it if I were you. Then when it gets long, mow it at 3-4 inches high.
 

ScottyGoggles

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Thank you for the advice, Ill hold off then til next week. Maybe ill hit it with some turf builder tomorrow then.
 
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