Great Tips, Amazing Grass
Most riding mowers are not designed to mow slopes steeper than 15 degrees and will indicate that in the manual. So what do you do if you’re wondering how to cut grass on a steep hill safely?
There are some more expensive riding mowers that can accommodate larger slopes if it is essential to mow steep slopes on your property. You can use an ATV as an alternative (use them with pull-behind mower attachments).
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Lawn aeration is defined by Biggs and Straton, as a perforation of the soil with small holes to allow air, water and nutrients to penetrate the grass roots.
Aeration essentially breaks up the layers of soil, and helps the roots grow much deeper and stronger, therefore creating a lawn free of weeds and turf which is very resilient.
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Let’s be honest … mowing the lawn can become such a monotonous chore. This is especially true if you’re finding that you have to mow more often than usual to maintain an acceptable grass height during a growth spurt. In this article I’ll cover some lawn mowing patterns, techniques, tips, and tricks that will help you take your lawn’s appearance to the next level.
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Even experienced homeowners who have mowed their lawns for years may ask themselves “What height should I cut my grass for best results and a healthy lawn?“
Many folks, especially those new to maintaining a lawn, may not think much about their grass height. Most people mow their lawn every weekend, or when the grass looks too long. Perhaps you have a landscaping team that comes every other week and you don’t put much thought into your lawn health.
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Mowing in tall grass can be difficult. It can often cause your mower to get bogged down or even to stall our while you’re mowing. In this article I’ll tell you how to mow tall grass. I’ll also provide tips to avoid wasting time stalling, clearing clogs, or damaging your lawn.
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We’ve all seen that one neighbor out there edging his or her yard. They have fresh, flawless sharp lines at the edges of their grass. In this article, I’ll teach you how to cut lawn edges quickly and accurately to take your yard from good to great. And I will also share some of the tools you can choose from to do the job well. Let’s get started.
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When you think about etiquette, you think about things such as table manners or how to act in a restaurant or how to hold the door open for someone. What you don’t think about is lawn work. Yet practicing lawn mowing etiquette will help you be considered a good neighbor.
A common task that many want to get out of the way before it gets too hot, lawn work is not only messy, but it is noisy. There’s nothing worse than getting woken up at 6:00 am by your neighbor mowing the lawn and then having to dig your newspaper out of his lawn clippings.
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Mowing your lawn regularly is an important part of maintaining a healthy lawn. Regular mowing can help your lawn look clean, beautiful, and healthy. While it is important to mow your lawn regularly, there is such a thing as mowing your lawn too often.
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Dustin Stoll is the owner of a horticulture design and consulting company. He has done planting design work on many commercial and residential projects. Previously, Dustin was Director of Horticulture at Tulsa Botanic Garden, where he worked for over eight years.
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Nicole Forsyth is a passionate Instructor of Plant Science at an agricultural vocational high school, and a certified landscape design professional, certified horticulturist, certified arborist, and the CEO of NF Landscape Design and Horticultural Consulting.
Dustin Stoll is the owner of a horticulture design and consulting company, Stoll Design. He has done planting design work on many commercial and residential projects. Before starting his own company, Dustin was Director of Horticulture at Tulsa Botanic Garden, where he worked for over eight years.
Arthur Davidson is a seasoned horticulturist with over five decades of hands-on experience. Holding an A.S. in Horticulture, Arthur’s expertise spans landscape design, organic gardening, soil science, and more. A former ISA Arborist and Master Gardener, Arthur maintains a gardening blog of his own.
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Arthur Davidson is a seasoned horticulturist with over five decades of hands-on experience. Holding an A.S. in Horticulture, Arthur’s expertise spans landscape design, organic gardening, soil science, and more.
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Certified Landscape Design Professional, Horticulturist & Arborist
Nicole Forsyth is a passionate Instructor of Plant Science at an agricultural vocational high school, and a certified landscape design professional, certified horticulturist, and certified arborist in Massachusetts.
Founder & Owner of LawnChick.com
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