Ideally, “it’s better to mow when the canopy, or grass leaves, are dry,” says Waltz. “That means after the dew has dried, which is usually around mid-morning, even in the humid Southeast.” It's also ...

Continue mowing your cool-season grass until it stops growing, ensuring the final cut of the season leaves the lawn about 3 to 4 inches tall. It's better to have the grass a bit shorter rather than ...

It can be tempting to keep mowing and pruning your lawn in an effort to keep it looking good beyond summer, but it won't always improve the grass.

A perfectly manicured lawn doesn't just happen; it requires consistency, technique, and care. Mowing is more than simply running your lawnmower over the grass; it's about encouraging healthy growth, ...

October’s cooler air and warmer soil create conditions that help lawns bounce back from summer stress. Weeds and grass roots are very responsive to what you do this time of year, but your methods will ...

There's plenty to keep budding gardeners busy over the coming weeks as they prepare for the colder weather. But if you're looking for permission to pack your lawn mower away for the winter, you won't ...

Smart fall mowing sets the stage for a healthy lawn in spring. Let your grass grow too tall before winter, and voles, moles, and other rodents may move in. Cut it too short, and t ...

While you managed to avoid summer gardening mistakes, autumn comes with its own challenges, whether that's unpredictable weather or early frosts. And although some tasks for your gardening to-do list ...

If you want to collect lawn debris and improve leaf-collecting without having to do it yourself, these robot lawn mowers are perfect for you.

Lawn grasses enter dormancy in the fall and winter but still need moisture to maintain a healthy root system. Learn when you should stop watering your yard in the fall.

Autumn leaves can flood the lawn, which can be incredibly annoying for gardeners. However, instead of disposing of them this year, keep them and turn them into something useful.

Evening is best for garden chores that risk stressing plants. Relief from the sun, cooler temps and increased moisture will aid their recovery, whereas the blazing afternoon heat would further stress ...