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How to attain THE perfect lawn

by Stacy Ochsman

lawn.jpgRegardless of where you live, it is just about that time of year again. Time to start mowing your lawn again. The first time you mow, you might feel a little nostalgic for those long summer nights bathed in the scent of freshly cut grass, but soon, you will realize that you now have to mow weekly for the next four months and you are realizing how little television watching and ass sitting you will be doing on Saturday morning and how MUCH mowing and lawn maintenance you will have ahead of you.

Relax.

Lawn mowing is an art.

By following a few simple steps, you can achieve a healthier, greener and better looking lawn in no time!

- Mow in different directions. Horizontal, diagonal, vertical … mix it up each time you mow. This prevents the blades of grass from curving in a particular direction after many cuts.

- Never mow when the grass is wet.

- If you really want a flat, smooth lawn, consider purchasing law rollers and rolling them over your lawn after mowing in even, straight rows.

It is a big misconception that you should mow your lawn super short. Grass is actually healthier when it is a little bit longer.


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