{"id":116238,"date":"2024-07-26T16:03:46","date_gmt":"2024-07-26T19:03:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/?p=116238"},"modified":"2026-01-02T16:41:29","modified_gmt":"2026-01-02T19:41:29","slug":"should-you-mow-before-fertilizing-lawn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/should-you-mow-before-fertilizing-lawn\/","title":{"rendered":"Should You Mow Before Fertilizing Your Lawn?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Mowing at the wrong time could jeopardize your fertilizer application (and your turf). So, should you mow before fertilizing? Absolutely, as long as you mow your lawn <strong>one or two days before applying the fertilizer<\/strong>.<\/p>    <p>The worst time to mow when applying fertilizer is immediately before and immediately after fertilizing. Mow right before fertilizing, and you risk fertilizer burn. Mow right after fertilizing, and you\u2019ll scatter the fertilizer.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/thatched-grass.jpg?wsr\" alt=\"Dead grass and heavy thatch cover a patchy lawn, with matted brown clippings hiding green blades across the surface.\" class=\"wp-image-144103\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/thatched-grass.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/thatched-grass-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/thatched-grass-656x437.jpg 656w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/thatched-grass-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/thatched-grass-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Thatched, dead grass. Photo Credit: fotomolka \/ Adobe Stock<\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p>Mowing a couple of days before fertilizing helps maximize your fertilizer\u2019s effectiveness. Other ways to prepare your lawn for fertilizer include aeration, dethatching, and watering, which we\u2019ll cover in more detail below.<\/p>   <div class=\"wp-block-ub-table-of-contents-block ub_table-of-contents\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-ea257b9e-6435-4a9d-a017-35f5bbe263c3\" data-linktodivider=\"false\" data-showtext=\"show\" data-hidetext=\"hide\" data-scrolltype=\"auto\" data-enablesmoothscroll=\"false\" data-initiallyhideonmobile=\"false\" data-initiallyshow=\"true\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header-container\" style=\"\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header\" style=\"text-align: left; \"> \t\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-title\">In this article, we\u2019ll cover:<\/div> \t\t\t\t \t\t\t<\/div> \t\t<\/div><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-extra-container\" style=\"\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-container ub_table-of-contents-1-column\"> \t\t\t\t<ul style=\"\"><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/should-you-mow-before-fertilizing-lawn\/#0-why-you-should-mow-before-fertilizing\" style=\"\">Why You Should Mow Before Fertilizing<\/a><ul><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/should-you-mow-before-fertilizing-lawn\/#1-benefits-of-mowing-before-fertilizing\" style=\"\">Benefits of Mowing Before Fertilizing<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/should-you-mow-before-fertilizing-lawn\/#2-consequences-of-not-mowing-before-fertilizing\" style=\"\">Consequences of Not Mowing Before Fertilizing<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/should-you-mow-before-fertilizing-lawn\/#3-best-and-worst-time-to-mow-and-fertilize-your-lawn\" style=\"\">Best (And Worst) Time to Mow and Fertilize Your Lawn<\/a><ul><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/should-you-mow-before-fertilizing-lawn\/#4-best-mowing-a-few-days-before-fertilizing\" style=\"\">Best: Mowing a Few Days Before Fertilizing<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/should-you-mow-before-fertilizing-lawn\/#5-worst-mowing-immediately-before-or-after-fertilizing\" style=\"\">Worst: Mowing Immediately Before or After Fertilizing<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/should-you-mow-before-fertilizing-lawn\/#6-can-you-mow-and-fertilize-on-the-same-day\" style=\"\">Can You Mow and Fertilize on the Same Day?<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/should-you-mow-before-fertilizing-lawn\/#7-other-ways-to-prepare-your-lawn-before-fertilization\" style=\"\">Other Ways to Prepare Your Lawn Before Fertilization<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/should-you-mow-before-fertilizing-lawn\/#8-faq-about-mowing-and-fertilization\" style=\"\">FAQ About Mowing and Fertilization<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/should-you-mow-before-fertilizing-lawn\/#12-find-a-lawn-guru-today\" style=\"\">Find a Lawn Guru Today<\/a><\/li><\/ul> \t\t\t<\/div> \t\t<\/div><\/div>   <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"0-why-you-should-mow-before-fertilizing\">Why You Should Mow Before Fertilizing<\/h2>    <p>Mowing your lawn in preparation for a fertilizer application <strong>clears away debris<\/strong> and maximizes the effectiveness of your fertilizer. If you don\u2019t mow, or worse, mow at the wrong time, you risk consequences like <strong>fertilizer burn.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>    <p>Here are some of the benefits of proper lawn preparation, as well as the consequences of doing it wrong:<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-benefits-of-mowing-before-fertilizing\">Benefits of Mowing Before Fertilizing<\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"554\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/mow-grass.jpg\" alt=\"Lawn mower on green grass in a lawn mowing a lawn\" class=\"wp-image-133977\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/mow-grass.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/mow-grass-300x208.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/mow-grass-656x454.jpg 656w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/mow-grass-150x104.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/mow-grass-768x532.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Mowing grass. Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/stock.adobe.com\/images\/lawn-mover-on-green-grass-in-modern-garden\/347970200\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Milan<\/a> \/ Adobe Stock<\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p>Mowing before fertilizing carries several benefits for your lawn. Namely, the fertilizer <strong>distributes more evenly<\/strong> and you reduce the risk of harmful effects like <strong>nitrogen burn.<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Increased Effectiveness: <\/strong>The main benefit to mowing your lawn before you fertilize is increasing the <strong>effectiveness<\/strong> of the fertilizer. Mowing removes lawn debris and overgrowth that would otherwise block fertilizer reaching the soil.<\/li> <\/ul>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Even Distribution: <\/strong>Another benefit is your fertilizer distributing <strong>more evenly.<\/strong> Buildup and lawn debris isn\u2019t uniform, so your fertilizer may reach some parts of your soil more than others. Uneven fertilizer distribution can result in <strong>patchy growth.<\/strong><\/li> <\/ul>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Avoiding Nitrogen Burn: <\/strong>Finally, mowing your lawn a couple of days before fertilizing decreases the chance of <strong>nitrogen burn,<\/strong> also called fertilizer burn. Fertilizer burn occurs when your lawn receives excess nitrogen and salts, which leeches moisture from the grass and dries it out. This creates a brown spot where the grass is either dead or dying.<\/li> <\/ul>    <p>For more information on lawn mowing, read here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/lawn-mowing-tips-cut-grass\/\">Lawn Mowing Tips: How to Mow a Lawn the Right Way<\/a><\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-consequences-of-not-mowing-before-fertilizing\">Consequences of Not Mowing Before Fertilizing<\/h3>    <p>The consequences of not mowing before you fertilize your lawn are roughly the inverse of its benefits. Your fertilizer will be <strong>less effective,<\/strong> you may see <strong>patchy growth<\/strong>, and grass has&nbsp; an increased chance of <strong>nitrogen burn.<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Decreased Effectiveness: <\/strong>Namely, the vegetation gets in the way of the fertilizer, making it <strong>less effective.<\/strong> Since your fertilizer won\u2019t be able to reach the soil as quickly or easily, you may wind up <strong>wasting<\/strong> a good portion of the fertilizer.<\/li> <\/ul>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Patchy Growth: <\/strong>Since the buildup is impeding the fertilizer on its way to the soil, parts of your lawn will get nutrients before the rest. The end result is patchy, uneven growth.<\/li> <\/ul>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Nitrogen Burn: <\/strong>Not mowing also puts grass at a greater risk of nitrogen burn since the fertilizer can get stuck in the overgrowth and debris. Fertilizer is meant for the soil, not the plant, so all those nutrients sitting on your grass blades can easily lead to fertilizer burn.<\/li> <\/ul>    <p>For more information on fertilizer burn, read here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/what-is-fertilizer-burn\/\">What is Fertilizer Burn?<\/a><\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-best-and-worst-time-to-mow-and-fertilize-your-lawn\">Best (And Worst) Time to Mow and Fertilize Your Lawn<\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Fertilizing-Lawn-1.jpg\" alt=\"Gloved hands holding fertilizer above a bag placed on a lawn\" class=\"wp-image-87433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Fertilizing-Lawn-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Fertilizing-Lawn-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Fertilizing-Lawn-1-646x430.jpg 646w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Fertilizing-Lawn-1-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Fertilizing-Lawn-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/feeding-lawn-granular-fertilizer-perfect-green-1793770075\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ronstik<\/a> \/ Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p>So, how long after mowing should you wait to apply fertilizer? The <strong>best time<\/strong> to mow your lawn before fertilizing is a <strong>few days beforehand,<\/strong> while the <strong>worst<\/strong> <strong>time<\/strong> to mow is<strong> immediately after<\/strong> an application.&nbsp;<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-best-mowing-a-few-days-before-fertilizing\">Best: Mowing a Few Days Before Fertilizing<\/h3>    <p>The best timing to mow your lawn in preparation for a fertilizer application is <strong>24 hours to a few days<\/strong> beforehand. Waiting a day or two to fertilize gives your grass time to recover from the trauma of being cut. Your lawn is <strong>stressed<\/strong> in the time following a mow, and the additional stress of the fertilizer can easily lead to negative effects.<\/p>    <p>Also, if you leave your grass clippings on the lawn, waiting to fertilize gives them time to break down before application.<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-worst-mowing-immediately-before-or-after-fertilizing\">Worst: Mowing Immediately Before or After Fertilizing<\/h3>    <p>One of the worst times to mow your lawn is <strong>immediately before<\/strong> fertilizing. Mowing is traumatic for grass and leads to stress. Fertilizer will add additional stress that your lawn does not need. In the time immediately following a mow, your lawn is much more susceptible to <strong>fertilizer burn.<\/strong><\/p>    <p>The worst time to mow the lawn, however, is <strong>immediately after<\/strong> fertilizing. Firstly, you have to water in fertilizer to make it effective. If you mow afterward, you\u2019ll be mowing <strong>wet grass,<\/strong> which is never advised. Mowing while your lawn is wet results in a ragged, awful-looking patchy cut.<\/p>    <p>For more information about mowing wet lawns, read here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/mowing-lawn-when-wet\/\">Why Mowing a Lawn When Wet is (Usually) Bad<\/a><\/p>    <p>In addition, mowing will spread the fertilizer around your lawn, which causes uneven application. This will make your lawn even more patchy and uneven, and the stronger concentrations of nutrients and salts in certain patches can cause, you guessed it, <strong>fertilizer burn.<\/strong><\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-can-you-mow-and-fertilize-on-the-same-day\">Can You Mow and Fertilize on the Same Day?<\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"595\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/AdobeStock_29227755-1.jpeg\" alt=\"A lawn mower on a lawn\" class=\"wp-image-115576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/AdobeStock_29227755-1.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/AdobeStock_29227755-1-300x223.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/AdobeStock_29227755-1-150x112.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/AdobeStock_29227755-1-768x571.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/stock.adobe.com\/images\/lawn-mowing\/29227755?asset_id=29227755\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Horticulture<\/a> \/ Adobe Stock<\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p>Yes, you can mow your lawn and fertilize it on the same day. However, it\u2019s not as ideal as waiting a day or two in between.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p>If you choose to mow and fertilize on the same day, <strong>wait a few hours after mowing<\/strong> to reduce the risk of fertilizer burn. If you leave your grass clippings on your lawn, ensure they\u2019re spread <strong>evenly,<\/strong> or else your fertilizer may not apply evenly.<\/p>    <p>For more information on mowing and fertilizer, read here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/mow-fertilize-same-day\/\">Can I Mow and Fertilize on the Same Day?<\/a><\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7-other-ways-to-prepare-your-lawn-before-fertilization\">Other Ways to Prepare Your Lawn Before Fertilization<\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Man-watering-lawn.jpg\" alt=\"Man watering green lawn, close-up with no face\" class=\"wp-image-112878\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Man-watering-lawn.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Man-watering-lawn-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Man-watering-lawn-646x431.jpg 646w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Man-watering-lawn-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Man-watering-lawn-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/stock.adobe.com\/images\/man-watering-green-lawn-sprinkling-water-on-the-grass-with-water-pistol-close-up-with-no-face\/290201676?prev_url=detail&amp;asset_id=290201676\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">rh2010<\/a> \/ Adobe Stock Free \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/stock.adobe.com\/license-terms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">License<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p>Of course, mowing is just one aspect of preparing your lawn for a fertilizer treatment. For best results, there are a few other steps you should take to prep your lawn for fertilization:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Soil Test:<\/strong>&nbsp; Perform a soil test before applying any kind of fertilizer. A soil test will tell you what nutrients your soil has and in what amounts. Once you know that, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/how-to-choose-lawn-fertilizer\/\">choose the right fertilizer<\/a>, one that has more of what your soil needs and less of what it has in abundance.<\/li> <\/ul>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Watering:<\/strong> Water your lawn a day or two before fertilizing it so that it\u2019s still slightly moist when you apply the fertilizer, which will help the nutrients move in the soil.<\/li> <\/ul>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Weed Control:<\/strong> Clear away any weeds you can find in your lawn before a fertilizer treatment. If you don\u2019t, you may wind up feeding the weeds instead of your lawn. Grassy weeds in particular have very similar nutritional requirements to turfgrass.<\/li> <\/ul>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Pest Control:<\/strong> This is an optional step, but it can be a very important one. Fertilizer attracts insects, so applying a preventative pesticide can help keep creepy-crawlies away from your lawn.<\/li> <\/ul>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Dethatching:<\/strong> While this is an optional step, a day or two prior to a fertilizer application is&nbsp;an excellent time for dethatching your lawn. Thatch can impede fertilizer from penetrating your soil. Dethatching gives the fertilizer a clear path and helps it do its job quicker. For more information, check out our article on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/dethatching-your-lawn-a-comprehensive-guide\/\">When and How to Dethatch Your Lawn<\/a><\/li> <\/ul>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Aerating:<\/strong> Just like dethatching, aeration is an optional step. But also just like dethatching, aerating can be a great help to your lawn before fertilizing. Aeration reduces soil compaction, which makes it easier for nutrients from fertilizer to travel in your soil. For more information on aeration, read our article on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/how-to-aerate-lawn\/\">How to Aerate a Lawn<\/a>.<\/li> <\/ul>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"8-faq-about-mowing-and-fertilization\">FAQ About Mowing and Fertilization<\/h2>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"9-do-i-need-to-mow-my-lawn-differently-than-usual-in-preparation-for-fertilizer\">Do I need to mow my lawn differently than usual in preparation for fertilizer?<\/h3>    <p><strong>No.<\/strong> Mow your lawn as normal when preparing for a fertilizer application.<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"10-how-high-should-i-mow-my-lawn\">How high should I mow my lawn?<\/h3>    <p>The ideal height for a lawn will vary depending on your grass type. However, a good rule of thumb is to never take off more than <strong>one third<\/strong> of the grass\u2019 total height. For example, if your grass blades are <strong>three inches<\/strong> tall, don\u2019t mow your lawn shorter than <strong>two inches.<\/strong><\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"11-can-i-fertilize-my-lawn-before-dethatching\">Can I fertilize my lawn before dethatching?<\/h3>    <p><strong>No. <\/strong>You shouldn\u2019t dethatch after fertilizing your lawn since you\u2019ll wind up <strong>wasting<\/strong> a good portion of the fertilizer.<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"12-find-a-lawn-guru-today\">Find a Lawn Guru Today<\/h2>    <p>Mowing before fertilizing your lawn is an important step in lawn care. Always properly prepare your lawn before applying fertilizer. If you need help with your lawn, contact <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/lawn-care\">lawn care professionals near you<\/a>. They can mow your grass and apply fertilizer for you so that you have more time to enjoy your day.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>Main Image Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/stock.adobe.com\/images\/man-cutting-grass-with-gasoline-lawn-mower-on-the-backyard-cropped-image-with-no-face\/290201183\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">rh2010<\/a> \/ Adobe Stock Free \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/stock.adobe.com\/license-terms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">License<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You should always mow before fertilizing your lawn to remove debris and help the fertilizer penetrate the soil. 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