Choosing the Right Lawn Mower

“Before buying a mower, try out as many as you can in the type you need. This will go a long way in preventing buyers remorse. For most homeowners these choices will be influenced largely by lawn size and the time and physical effort you are willing to devote to mowing. “

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Lawn Mowing Tips

Remember that mowing is pruning. Proper mowing increases the density of the lawn, which in turn decreases weeds. Each type of grass has a recommended mowing height. Find out which type of grass is in your lawn (you may have more than one) and mow at the proper height.

Stick to the 1/3 rule — never remove more than 1/3 of the grass blade length at any one time. A healthy lawn can survive an occasional close cut. Repeated close mowing produces a brown lawn and has several harmful side effects, including….

 

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