You may have heard that you should mow your lawn frequently, maybe even weekly, as long as it's growing. But is it really a good idea to mow that often in months that have fluctuating weather ...

Keep mowing until grass growth slows, usually when temps drop below 50°F. Maintain a mowing height of 2.5–3 inches; cutting too short stresses your lawn. Once grass goes dormant in winter, stop mowing ...

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 ...

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 ...

Scroll to see what happens when you stop mowing your lawn. Your vibrant green lawn may look lush, but it’s actually an ecological wasteland. “The idea for that ideal lawn is that nothing else can live ...

Planting grass seed is a great way to start or overseed a lawn to revitalize it or cover bare patches. You don't want to mow too soon or you'll ruin the grass. But if you wait too long, the lawn ...

Chase Stetson, a lawn care expert known as "@thatlawndude" on social media, shares tips for maintaining a healthy lawn. Stetson emphasizes the importance of sharpening mower blades and following the ...

Well, it’s that time of year again when I strap a sauce pot to the top of my head, climb on my trusty steed, and tilt at that ever-present windmill — the butchered and abused lawn. Despite the urging ...

If you’re a homeowner who cuts the grass short to “get more time between mows,” it may be time to change your strategy. According to lawn care pros, cutting your lawn too short or “scalping” can ...