Stringey grass ends?

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  1. stevey1983

    stevey1983 Apprentice Gardener

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    Just wondered if anyone knows why the ends of the grass blades are stringey? And how to fix it?

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    Steve
     

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    What sort of mower do you have, It looks to me it needs sharpening.
     
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      I thought that so i sharpen it and still the same so i brought a new blade and still the same. Been like it for 3 years, since we moved here. didn't have this problem at last house
       
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      Hmm no easy fix then, lets hope one of our grass/lawn experts happens by.
       
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      bexy13 Stay calm and eat cucumber!

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      I had this problem last year. The heat was too much for the grass and surprisingly the roots to handle. I would try some lawn feed. if it does not pick up i would cut it and place some new seed down.
       
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      pete Growing a bit of this and a bit of that....

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      Its definitely a bad mower, you can see where its shredded the grass but not cut it cleanly.

      Maybe you have coarse grass, but a good mower would still cut it clean.

      Is it electric?
       
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        Been feeding it since we moved in and its the same in a part that is shadded from the sun both front and back lawns are the same. Thanks for all your help
         
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        Yes its electric, i had a great looking lawn in last house and only since we have moved had this problem. I've tried sharpening the blade but that made no difference so i brought a new blade and that made no difference
         
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        pete Growing a bit of this and a bit of that....

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        Well it looks a bit long to me.:smile:

        Electric mowers are ok for a light trim, but I cant help thinking you need something with a bit more oooommpfff.:biggrin:
         
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        Ive since invested in a new lawn mower and problem solved, now to get rid of all the weeds and level it
         
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