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Today it is clear sky in Ashburn

7 Day Forecast In Ashburn

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    Humidity - 60%
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    Humidity - 58%
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    Humidity - 60%
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    Humidity - 56%
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    Humidity - 51%
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    Humidity - 45%
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    Humidity - 40%
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    Humidity - 37%
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    Humidity - 39%
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    Humidity - 47%
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    Humidity - 52%
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    Humidity - 55%
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    Humidity - 56%
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    Humidity - 58%
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    broken clouds - 3°
    Humidity - 61%
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  • 07:00
    clear sky - 2°
    Humidity - 65%
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    clear sky - 2°
    Humidity - 69%
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    clear sky - 2°
    Humidity - 72%
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    Humidity - 74%
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    Humidity - 77%
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    Humidity - 76%
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    Humidity - 69%
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    Humidity - 64%
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    Humidity - 60%
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    Humidity - 62%
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    Humidity - 53%
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    Humidity - 45%
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    Humidity - 46%
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    Humidity - 42%
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    Humidity - 48%
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    Humidity - 53%
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    Humidity - 56%
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    Humidity - 59%
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    Humidity - 56%
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    Humidity - 58%
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    Humidity - 61%
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  • 06:00
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    Humidity - 61%
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  • 07:00
    clear sky - -2°
    Humidity - 60%
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  • 08:00
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    Humidity - 56%
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  • 09:00
    clear sky - -2°
    Humidity - 54%
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Aim:

  • To maintain grass height.
  • Helps produce a dense sward.
  • Removes organic debris from pitch surface.

Method:

Use mower with sharpen and correctly adjusted blades.

Timing:

All year round.

Effects of Incorrect Procedure:

  • Reduce playability.
  • Build up of organic matter in pitch surface.
  • Damage to grass plant.
  • Possible occurrence of disease.
  • Visible scarring of surface.

Equipment:

  • Pedestrian cylinder mower
  • Ride-on cylinder mower.
  • Rotary mower.
  • Flail mower.

Practical Tips:

  • Only trained staff/volunteers should be allowed to complete this task.
  • Best completed when grass is dry and frost-free.
  • When mowing it is good practice to change direction of cut each operation.
  • Mower blades should be sharp and setup correctly.