To prevent grass from clumping when mowing, follow these 10 expert tips: use the one-third rule, mow dry grass, keep your mower blades sharp, adjust your mowing frequency, keep the right mower settings, change your mowing pattern, mulch rather than bag, clean your mower deck, address thatch issues, and, as a last-ditch effort, upgrade your mower.
Author: Andie Ioó
In my free time, I enjoy traveling with my husband, sports, trying out new recipes, reading, and watching reruns of '90s TV shows. As a way to relax and decompress, I enjoy landscaping around my little yard and DIY home projects.
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