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Lowering Hybrid Bermudagrass Height: Step-Down Mowing Strategy

Riding mowers can't cut low enough for hybrid bermudagrass, leaving tough 2-inch stems. Switch to a rotary mower and lower the deck one notch weekly until you reach the reel mower's highest setting. Target 1.5 inches—the ideal height for dense, healthy hybrid bermudagrass.

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