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Does lawnmower maintenance affect lawn health in any way?

By David Beaulieu, About.com

Question: Does lawnmower maintenance affect lawn health in any way?

Sharpening lawnmower blades is part of lawnmower maintenance. Cutting grass with a sharpened blade is important for lawn health....

Answer: Yes. We know that lawnmower maintenance is important to ensure that the lawnmower will start up. However, lawnmower maintenance also affects lawn health. Sharpening lawnmower blades is important. Clean cuts promote better grass health. Sounds strange, I know; but it's true.

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