Frequent mowing keeps clippings small, which prevents lawn smothering and speeds up decomposition for easier reuse. Use clippings in compost or mulch to enrich soil without risking weed spread.

Cutting Your Grass Too Short Taller grass means a healthier lawn. It shades the soil surface, keeps the soil from drying out ...

Do you want to simplify the outdoor chores this summer? At the same time, you’ll be helping reduce the large amount of yard waste that goes in the trash each week (up to 37 percent of trash during the ...

You’ll get the greenest results when you time your fertilizing right with the next rain event. Weather plays a big role in all kinds of lawn care projects. From when you mow to the best time to reseed ...

Q. What is your opinion of using grass clippings for mulch in the garden? I have access to abundant amounts, but hear conflicting opinions about whether this is a good practice. — G. Lowe, Hampton A.

Fertilizer pellets piled inside of a spreader on a lawn. - Ingrid Balabanova/Shutterstock In the effort to create a lush, healthy lawn for the summer, many gardeners can end up killing their grass ...

Could I interest you in free money every time you mow your lawn? I’ll even show you how to get your mowing done in one-third less time. Those who do prefer to use a bagger attachment on their lawn ...

MANITOWOC – The City of Manitowoc has a few reminders for residents as the warming weather triggers the need for lawn care: keep grass clippings out of the streets, and use herbicide and fertilizer ...