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Mowing Lawns FAQ - Grass Cutting Tips

Lawnmower Maintenance, Grass Cutting Tactics Affect Lawn Health

By David Beaulieu, About.com

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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 lawn for years, but now I'm tired of mowing. Do I have any alternative?

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Aesthetics aside, why can't I just wait longer in between mowings, 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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