As autumn sets in, lawn care practices need adjustment. Proper mowing during fall helps prepare grass for winter dormancy and spring regrowth. The ideal cutting height for most cool-season grasses in ...

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Natural rainfall often declines in fall, and lawns can dry out quickly. Supplement with watering until the ground freezes.

Cool season and warm season grasses are treated a bit differently this time of year. But nonetheless, both could benefit from ...

During summer, lawns should be mowed at the highest setting, since you need the extra grass height to hold moisture and keep the soil cool. However, once your grass stops growing for the year, it’s a ...

Continue mowing while grass is growing, cutting only one-third of its height each time. For cool-season grass, mow until growth stops, ending at 3–4 inches tall. Raise mower height for warm-season ...

With the first hard freeze just around the corner, Dr. Green Services is reminding Chicago-area homeowners to winterize their lawns now before freezing temperatures hit. Late fall is the final chance ...

As cooler weather arrives and you prepare to put your mower in the garage for the winter, don’t turn your attention away from your lawn just yet. Whether you’re overseeding your lawn, filling in bare ...

When managed properly, a lawn can slow rainwater, allowing it to percolate into the soil and reduce sediment and other runoff into rivers and streams. Healthy lawns control dust, dissipate heat and ...