Most lawns in Allen and Putnam County start the season strong — but by mid-July they're patchy, overgrown, or burnt out.

Here's what's usually going wrong:

1. Mowing too short. Cutting below 3 inches stresses the grass and exposes soil to sun. Keep it at 3-3.5" minimum.

2. Inconsistent schedule. Mowing every 2 weeks instead of weekly means you're scalping the lawn each time. That's how you get brown spots.

3. Dull blades. Torn grass tips turn brown and invite disease. Sharpen or replace blades every 20-25 hours of use.

4. Ignoring edges. A mowed lawn with messy edges still looks neglected. Trim along sidewalks, driveways, and beds every visit.

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