Lawn-care pros cringe at how homeowners often cut their grass — way too short. Scalping a lawn is bad news because it repeatedly reduces the vegetation that’s trying to build energy to fuel the roots ...

Mow your lawn through fall but stop once the grass goes dormant. Cool season grasses should be around 2.5 to 3 inches tall during the fall. Allowing grass to stay too tall before a frost can lead to ...

When it comes to the best methods for mowing your lawn more efficiently, cutting grass as short as possible to reduce mowing frequency is not one of them. In fact, trimming grass blades too short, ...

Taller grass means a healthier lawn. It shades the soil surface, keeps the soil from drying out and reduces watering needs. Shaded soil also makes it harder for weeds to get started. If you raise your ...

Cut your lawn properly in fall to avoid mold and fungal problems. Mowing correctly in fall entails knowing when to make the final cut and how high the grass should be left to stand for winter. Combine ...

An "erosion emergency" at Edinburgh's landmark Calton HIll has been partly blamed on council workers mowing the grass too short. Calton Hill Conservation Trust said the erosion of the top soil on the ...