Mowing Lawns FAQ - Grass Cutting Tips

Along with snow shoveling, mowing the lawn is one of the least exciting aspects of yard maintenance. Still, it has to be done, so follow these tips to ensure that you're mowing the lawn correctly.

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When I bought my home the dominant landscaping element on the property was lawn. I've faithfully mowed this expanse of grass for years, but now I'm tired of mowing the lawn. Do I have any alternative?

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Aesthetics aside, why can't I just wait longer in between bouts of mowing the lawn, each time simply cutting the lawn when the grass is higher and reducing the overall number of cuttings?

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Is there a right and a wrong time for mowing lawns?

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Is there a right and a wrong way of mowing the lawn? Any tips?

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I know lawn mower maintenance is important to ensure that the mower will start up, but does it also affect lawn health in any way?

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After mowing the lawn do I have to rake up or bag the grass clippings, or can they be allowed to remain on the lawn?

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Is there a rule of thumb for the height that you should allow the lawn to reach before mowing it? And how much of the grass blade should be mowed down?

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I'm putting in a new lawn. What are the pros and cons of laying turf versus sowing grass seed?

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What type of grass should I grow?

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Speaking of grass types, are there any shade-tolerant grasses?

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When is the best time to fertilize warm-season grasses?

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When is the best time to fertilize cool-season grasses?

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I faithfully remove as much thatch as I can in fall while raking. But is there anything that I can do in spring to fight thatch build-up?

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When should I worry about grass pollen allergy in the North?

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