Gardening tips 2023 — Mowing the lawn incorrectly will encourage unwanted weed growth – how to prevent this huge mistake

MOWING your lawn during a dry spell could encourage unwanted weed growth and even moss, according to a gardening expert.

It can be tempting to trim your garden during a period of drought, but a gardening enthusiast revealed it can be harmful.

Speaking to The Express, Kate Turner, a gardening expert from Miracle-Gro, revealed the most common mistakes and the ”worst thing to do” when it comes to mowing.

“The most important thing is, if you’re mowing, raise your mower blades so they’re up high,” she said.

“Also, if we’ve got dry spells like we’ve got at the moment, I’d stop mowing.”

The expert shared that “scalping” your lawn encourages weeds and moss to grow.

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