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Mowing lawn
Mowing Week 1

The One-Third Rule: Never Break It

Never cut more than one-third of your grass blade at once. Cutting too much stresses the plant, weakens roots, and invites weeds. If your lawn got tall, raise your mower height and cut it down gradually over several mowings.

Takeaway: Tall grass? Take it slow. Multiple cuts beat one scalp.

DO: Mow frequently at the right height
DON'T: Scalp your lawn to "catch up"
Watering lawn
Watering Week 2

Morning Watering Wins Every Time

Water your lawn between 6-10 AM. Morning watering lets grass dry before nightfall, preventing fungal diseases. Evening watering leaves grass wet overnight—a recipe for brown patch and dollar spot.

Takeaway: Set your sprinklers early. Your lawn will thank you.

Fertilizer
Fertilizer Week 3

Cheap Fertilizer Isn't Always Bad

Store-brand fertilizer often has the same nutrients as premium brands. Check the N-P-K numbers on the bag—that's what matters. A 20-5-10 fertilizer works the same whether it costs $15 or $40.

Takeaway: Read the label, not the brand name.

Timing Is Everything

Seasonal Guides

Spring

Wake up your lawn the right way

Spring Guide

Summer

Survive the heat without damage

Summer Guide

Fall

The most important season

Fall Guide

Winter

Prep now, win in spring

Winter Guide
Deep Dives

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Everything you need to know, organized by what you're trying to fix.

Mowing Best Practices

Cut height, blade care, and frequency

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Top 3 Tips

  • Never cut more than 1/3 of the grass blade at once.
  • Keep mower blades sharp to avoid tearing grass.
  • Alternate mowing patterns each time you mow.

Watering Strategy

How much, how often, and signs of trouble

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Top 3 Tips

  • Water deeply and infrequently (1-1.5 inches per week).
  • Water early in the morning to reduce evaporation.
  • Look for footprints that don't bounce back as a sign of thirst.

Fertilizer Guide

Types, costs, and when to spend more

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Top 3 Tips

  • Test your soil before applying fertilizer.
  • Use slow-release nitrogen for steady growth.
  • Sweep excess fertilizer off sidewalks to prevent runoff.

Weed Control

Prevention, treatment, and pet-safe options

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Top 3 Tips

  • Apply pre-emergent in early spring before weeds sprout.
  • Spot-treat broadleaf weeds instead of blanket spraying.
  • A thick, healthy lawn is the best weed defense.

Soil Health

Testing, aeration, and fixing problems

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Top 3 Tips

  • Core aerate in the fall to relieve compaction.
  • Topdress with compost to improve soil structure.
  • Maintain a pH between 6.0 and 7.0 for optimal nutrient uptake.

Common Mistakes

What's killing your lawn and how to stop

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Top 3 Tips

  • Scalping the lawn (cutting too short).
  • Overwatering, which leads to shallow roots and disease.
  • Bagging clippings instead of mulching them back in.

Lawn Myths Busted

Bad advice you've heard and why it's wrong

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Top 3 Tips

  • Myth: Spiked shoes aerate the lawn (they actually compact it).
  • Myth: You should water every day (infrequent, deep watering is better).
  • Myth: More fertilizer means a greener lawn (it can burn the grass).

Off-Season Care

Winter prep, storage, and planning

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Top 3 Tips

  • Continue mowing until the grass stops growing in late fall.
  • Rake leaves promptly to prevent them from smothering the grass.
  • Winterize your mower by draining the gas or adding stabilizer.
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Lawn Care Made Simple

Most lawn advice online is either too complicated, trying to sell you something, or just plain wrong. We started The Lawn Minute to cut through the noise.

Every week, we share one practical tip that takes less than a minute to read. No jargon. No expensive product recommendations. Just straightforward advice that works for real homeowners with real lawns.

Whether you're brand new to lawn care or just want to do better, we're here to help—one minute at a time.

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