Why Sharp Blades Matter

When shaving, think about the difference between the times you use a brand-new razor blade compared to when you are trying to get one last shave out of an old blade. When using an old blade, your skin is more prone to cuts, infection, and irritation. When using a brand-new blade, you get a nice, clean shave.

The same thing happens with your turf. If your mower blades are dull or nicked, it will smash the edge of the grass blade, leaving a torn edge rather than a clean cut. This torn end will usually turn brown a few days after mowing and become more susceptible to pests and diseases. However, if the blades are nice and sharp, the grass will get a clean cut, which greatly reduces damage and stress.

At Strong(er) Lawns we use a thorough knowledge of the assessing the turf for signs of blade damage from dull mower blades and make recommendations to our customers. We also provide blade sharpening services to our customers who need their blades sharpened without them having to take them off and transport them to a sharpener. 

We sharpen straight blades, and some mulching blades, to a balanced and crisp 30 degree angle which has  been shown to be the best for a clean cut.