Our summer in South Africa runs from November-February, and we expect beautifully hot, dry, sunny days, with average highs of 29°C. It’s good practice when cutting grass in summer to remove no more than one-third of the grass blade, leaving a maximum height of 9-10 cm. You should try not to always mow in the same pattern, instead alternate the cutting direction each time you mow. It’s important to cut regularly, as mowing with the right technique and frequency makes the lawn more resistant to fungal infections, and helps create a dense turf with no bare patches which prevents weeds from finding space to thrive.
