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Mowing your lawn each week during summer might seem as easy as pushing your mower without much thought. But when it comes to grass cutting, height matters. Cutting too short can stress the grass and ...

Many of my neighbors have their lawns mowed by a landscaper. I think I can do a better job for what they pay. What is the best way to mow and care for a lawn? You can definitely do a better job if you ...

Ideally, “it’s better to mow when the canopy, or grass leaves, are dry,” says Waltz. “That means after the dew has dried, which is usually around mid-morning, even in the humid Southeast.” It's also ...

It make seem like a preposterous thing to simulate, but there is actually a ton of effort required to maintain a lawn. There is a reason why people that can afford it hire contractors to do this stuff ...

A beautiful lawn can be both appealing and environmentally friendly, but it can take a lot of work and be a tricky project, and the best of circumstances can still be challenging; extended periods of ...

It’s getting hot out here, so change the way you mow! Because, while Nelly might not have intended his song to inspire an audience of millennials and Gen Z gardeners, his (paraphrased) words ring true ...

Mowing before rain gives a cleaner cut and helps grass recover with natural moisture. Wet grass can clog your mower, leave ruts in the soil, and raise the risk of lawn diseases. If you miss the window ...