Mowing

Cut it right: mowing habits for a thicker lawn

A lawn that looks scalped, ragged or patchy often traces back to how it is mowed. Cutting too short, using a dull blade, mowing wet grass or following the same pattern every week can weaken turf and invite weeds, disease and brown stress marks. Small habits make a big difference to how dense and green your yard looks.

The guides here help you set the right mowing height for your grass type, sharpen and maintain your mower, choose a sensible schedule through the season and handle clippings, edges and slopes. You will also find help for common mower trouble, like hard starts, uneven cuts and rough idling. For problems that need real engine work or repairs to safety guards, a qualified small-engine shop is the safer choice than a quick home fix.