Mulching grass clippings returns nitrogen to Apple Valley turf, while bagging keeps Dakota County yards tidy after spring leaf drop and summer growth flushes.
Kentucky bluegrass dominates older Apple Valley subdivisions and benefits from sharp blade cuts at three and a half inches across Dakota County growing months.
Most Apple Valley lawns need mowing every five to seven days during peak Dakota County growth and every ten days once Minnesota summer heat slows the turf.
Mower blade height on Apple Valley cool season lawns sits between three and four inches across the season to protect Dakota County roots from summer stress.