The height you cut your grass before winter has an impact on its health. Cutting it too short gives stress on the grass, whilst leaving it too long encourages mold and insects. If you are wondering what is the right…
As the weather cools, plants and grass reduce their growth cycles. In cooler temperatures, the sort of grass you have and where you reside will influence its development. The climate or region in which you live can also greatly influence…
Every spring there's a moment — usually when the soil stops looking grey and starts to actually smell like dirt again — where I feel the urge to get out there and do something. Fix it. Tidy it up. Get…
When winter arrives, a once-inviting lawn turns brittle and crunchy almost overnight. That change is actually a healthy response, grass plants go dormant to protect their root systems from cold weather and reduced light. With a coating of snow, the…
Winter deicing is one of the most overlooked causes of lawn damage. Rock salt and other ice-melting products do their job on your driveway and sidewalk, but when they drain into the surrounding soil, they create conditions that stress,…
Winter is the time of year when your lawn, becomes dormant. When plants are dormant, they are more resistant to harsh weather and can survive till spring. However, this does not mean the grass is completely unaffected. Ice and snow…
When fall's chill penetrates the night air, it's time to winterize your lawn. The benefits of winterizing a lawn may not be apparent until spring, but implementing these procedures as cold weather arrives can result in a healthier, greener, and…
Most people are used to following a specific plan every day. And for you to keep healthy grass you must adhere to a set plan, which includes mowing it at the appropriate time. Are you wondering what is the best…
Dry grass cuts better than wet grass. I've been mowing lawns since I was 15, and this is one of the first lessons I learned the hard way. Mowing wet grass leads to torn blades, an uneven cut, lawn disease,…
Most residential robot mowers should run 3–5 times per week during the growing season (spring and early summer), dropping to 2–3 times per week in late summer and fall, and pausing entirely in winter when cool-season grasses go dormant. Large…