Invest in a good lawn Mower. Always keep your mower blades sharp. Cut only a small section of the grass blade at a time. Alternate your cutting pattern on a regular basis. Use a mulching blade and recycle grass clippings. Try as much as you can not to cut the grass while wet.
Mulch also helps to insulate plants from the winter cold and helps to maintain a consistent temperature. Mulch is a great way to protect your bare soil. Grassless soil can easily lead to soil erosion which will wash away easily especially in climates with heavy rain. Mulch helps to rid your yard of damaging insects because …
Start mowing your lawn when the ground is dry and the grass is long enough to require cutting. Cut at the proper height for your type of grass that you have. Avoid mowing too low. Grass cut too short allows sunlight to reach soil, encouraging weed seeds to germinate. It also favors shallow root development, …
Check the lawn before mowing and wear proper clothing to avoid injury from flying objects. Protect your hearing from loud sounds from the lawn mower especially weed eaters close to your ears. Be careful when fueling to not spill fuel on the lawn or on concrete. If you do, clean-up right away with water to dilute …
Use some type of broadcast spreader to apply fertilizer as opposed to applying hand. This way, you ensure more even spreading and can get it done way faster and you avoid getting dangerous chemicals on your hands. Follow all the instructions on the type of fertilizer that you purchase. Applying too much can result in …