You can stop mowing for the season once your grass stays the same length for 10 days and soil temperatures drop in the 40s.
Category: Lawn Care Tips
7 Fall Lawn Care Mistakes That Cost Homeowners Come Spring
The biggest fall lawn care mistakes are skipping fertilizer, ignoring weeds, leaving wet leaves, scalping the grass, overwatering, and quitting mowing too soon.
The 2026 Supreme Court Roundup Ruling, Explained: What It Means for You
The Supreme Court ruled for Monsanto on Roundup in June 2026. Here’s what it actually means — for the lawsuits, for store shelves, and for your yard.
Should You Raise Your Mowing Height in Summer?
Both cool- and warm-season grasses benefit from raising mowing height in summer. Get the right height for your grass type, plus the one rule you can’t break.
Clover Lawn and Bees: What to Expect and How to Manage It
Yes, clover lawns attract bees, but only when in bloom. Manage bee activity with mowing schedules, microclover, and clover-grass blends.
How to Use a String Trimmer as an Edger
You can edge your lawn using a standard string trimmer. Simply flip the tool vertically and walk at a steady pace to maintain crisp borders.
How to Mow Grass in Extreme Heat Without Damaging Your Lawn
Learn when it’s too hot to mow, the best time of day, how high to cut your grass, and how to protect your lawn from heat stress damage.
Why Your Lawn Care Bill May Be Going Up
Lawn care prices are increasing due to volatile fuel costs, expensive battery-powered equipment upgrades, and a massive spike in fertilizer prices.
Pet-Safe Weed Killer: What Works, What to Avoid, and How to Protect Your Pets
Experts warn against glyphosate and 2,4-D around pets. Instead, use pet-safe alternatives like corn gluten meal or vinegar, but always let the yard dry fully.
Should You Edge Before or After Mowing?
Mow first, then edge, then remove the clippings from hardscapes. Here’s why the sequence matters and how to do each step right.