Mowing is generally legally OK after 8 a.m. on weekdays and 9 a.m. on weekends. We break down local rules, the range of fines, and how to avoid trouble with neighbors.
Category: Lawn Care Tips
10 Ways to Prevent Grass From Clumping When Mowing
Learn how to prevent grass from clumping when mowing with the one-third rule, sharp mower blades, and the right settings for a clean, even cut every time.
The Best Types of Sod for an Instantly Lush Lawn
The best types of sod for your lawn are Bermudagrass, centipedegrass, St. Augustinegrass, Zoysiagrass, fescue, ryegrass, and Kentucky bluegrass. When choosing, it’s important to consider your climate, region, sunlight, foot traffic, maintenance, and budget.
Eastern Oregon Native Plants for Landscaping
The best Eastern Oregon native plants for landscaping are the California poppy, common camas, western larch, and bitterbrush, to name a few.
How to Keep Pests Out of Your Compost Pile
From turning the pile regularly, maintaining proper moisture, and avoiding certain materials, this guide will teach you my favorite tricks to keep pests out of your compost pile.
How to Use Compost in Your Lawn and Garden
Learn how to use compost in your lawn and garden as topdressing, a soil amendment, mulch, or compost tea, plus how much you need and when to apply it.
What Can And Cannot Be Composted?
Fruit peels, corncobs, and grass clippings compost well, while meat, oil, and plastic attract pests, slow down decomposition, and create bad odors.
How to Mulch Around Trees
To mulch around trees, start by clearing weeds, grass, and other vegetation around the base of the tree, then spread mulch in a three-foot circle about 3 to 4 inches thick. Finish by lightly watering the mulch to help it settle against the soil.
When to Apply Pre-Emergent Herbicides
Apply pre-emergents from February to April, when your soil reaches 55 degrees, and from August to October, when it drops to 70.
What Are Pre-Emergent Herbicides?
Pre-emergents are liquids or granules that prevent annual and unestablished perennial weeds from emerging in your lawn in the spring and fall.