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Author: Danielle Gorski

Danielle Gorski combines her love of plants with her love of writing to create informative articles on lawn care. Her favorite part about her yard is decorating it for the holiday season.

How to Mow Wet Grass

By Danielle Gorski | Published: June 9, 2025
General Lawn Care

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.

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7 Benefits of Xeriscaping

By Danielle Gorski | Updated: May 20, 2025
Landscaping

Some of the benefits of xeriscaping your yard include water conservation, increased biodiversity, reduced water costs, less lawn maintenance, and an increase in property value.

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13 Common Lawn Mowing Mistakes to Avoid

By Danielle Gorski | Updated: May 13, 2025
General Lawn Care

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

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What is the One-Third Rule for Mowing Grass?

By Danielle Gorski | Published: March 24, 2025
General Lawn Care

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.

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When to Apply Pre-Emergent Herbicide

By Danielle Gorski | Updated: February 9, 2025
General Lawn Care

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

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What Are Pre-Emergent Herbicides?

By Danielle Gorski | Updated: February 21, 2025
General Lawn Care

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.

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How to Prevent Weeds from Growing in Your Lawn

By Danielle Gorski | Updated: February 25, 2025
General Lawn Care

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

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8 Signs Your Lawn Needs Watering

By Danielle Gorski | Updated: April 25, 2025
General Lawn Care

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.

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5 Signs Your Lawn Has Too Much Thatch

By Danielle Gorski | Updated: March 3, 2025
General Lawn Care

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.

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When is the Best Time of Day to Mow Grass?

By Danielle Gorski | Updated: June 20, 2025
General Lawn Care

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.

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