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Mowing
The recommendation
for carpetgrass is that it be mowed to a height of from 1 to
2”. 1 ½” is probably an ideal height, since carpetgrass is a
slow grower and is considered a low maintenance lawn a taller
mowing height is more desirable. Especially so since a
slightly higher mowing height will help shield the turf base
from sunlight and help keep the soil moist.
Aeration
It is recommended
that all lawns be core aerated once a year, Carpetgrass will
especially benefit from this as it will help water saturate
the soil.
Thatch
General
Recommendation on de-thatching - If there is more then 1/2” of
thatch present (Thatch is the presence of dead leaves and
stems that build up on the surface of the soil). You should
power rake in the spring or fall.
Authors Note - I
generally dislike thatching for the simple reason that it has
a tendency to damage turf, this is especially true for grasses
that spread via rhizomes. My preference is to aerate as
aerating breaks up the thatch and helps it along in the
decomposition process.
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