Author: Danielle Gorski

Several mowing strategies will help you mow wet grass: Mow slowly, don’t bag the grass clippings, and follow good maintenance practices, like keeping your lawn mower blades sharp and raising your mowing height.

Learn from an expert the ways to avoid common mowing mistakes, such as neglecting lawn mower maintenance, scalping the grass, or mowing inconsistently.

The one-third rule of mowing says to take off no more than one-third of the grass blade per mow. Explore why it’s important and the benefits to your lawn.

Learn when to apply pre-emergent herbicides in your yard in spring and fall, with advice from a turfgrass specialist.

Pre-emergent herbicides are a type of weed control product. They work by forming a protective chemical barrier over your lawn that stops weeds from sprouting.

From aeration to mowing, weed specialist Leslie Beck provides insights on lawn care methods that will cultivate healthy, weed-resistant turfgrass in your lawn.

If the grass begins to look gray and dull, the soil is bone dry, or a trail of footprints is visible in your grass, it’s a sign that your lawn needs watering.

Spongy, browning grass riddled with pests or disease may be a sign your lawn has too much thatch. Learn about these and other signs of thatch in your lawn.

The best time of day to mow grass is between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m., which promotes a healthier lawn by preventing stressed grass.