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A collection of helpful information from some of the best horticultural minds around. All focused on how to make your yard beautiful. Look, dig in and enjoy.

overlapping mowing paths

Overlap mowing paths

Be sure to mow in a straight line, whenever possible. And overlap your mowing path from 2-4 inches to avoid strips of uncut grass.

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  • Water in the morning

  • Fill-in holes or divots in your yard

  • Overlap mowing paths

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  • Spring Lawncare: Southern States ramp up

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