Who’s thinking about their mower?

love-the-lakeby Tim Langer – Lake Management Committee

As I fire up the snow blower and begin to make pass after pass clearing my driveway of snow, I begin to dream about warmer days, my lawn and projects outside. Whether you do the work yourself or hire a reputable contractor, a few best practices can help improve our water quality.

When was the last time you sharpened your mower blades? Sharp blades help prevent clogging and clumping. Decomposing clumps can wash excess nutrients into the lake. Sharp blades provide better mulching. Those fine grass clippings returned to the soil provide measureable amounts of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium. It’s free fertilizer and studies have shown that when clippings are removed, 20% to 25% more fertilizer was necessary to maintain color and quality. Sharp blades cause less stress on your lawn. A stressed lawn could cost you more in water and fertilizer.

This is the perfect time of year to complete some preventative maintenance on those tools you use to maintain your home and yard. So when preparing for this spring and summer, please be mindful of things you could do now that could provide benefits to you and the lake.

Remember to Love the Lake and BE LAKE RESPONSIBLE!

Source: Ohio State University Extension Fact Sheet; Lawn Mowing HYG-4020-93

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