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20 Things to Know When Buying a New Lawn Mower

There's lots to consider when it comes time to buy a lawn mower. With so many lawn mower options on the market today, it can be dizzying to find the best one for you, your lawn and your budget. While ...
Don’t let leaves sit on your lawn all winter—mulch them instead. Shredded leaves feed the soil and protect grass as they break down. Use a mulching or regular mower, clearing leaves before they pile ...
Editor’s Note — June 24, 2025: We’ve checked our recommendations to verify that they are still in stock and competitively priced. These include reviews of new models including the Ryobi 40V 21-Inch ...
Winter fertilizers are essential for preparing cool-season grasses, which thrive in fall and require nutrient support during colder months. Proper timing for winterizing depends on grass type, with ...
Michigan's fall colors are a pretty sight, but as leaves start dropping to the ground, they suddenly become your next yard chore. Recycling leaves, rather than raking them away, offers environmental ...
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Rodney Smith Jr. is no stranger here at WAFF 48. For years, we’ve been covering the amazing work he’s done in the Tennessee Valley, helping his community with nothing more ...
Orange County firefighter Gabrielle Franze was arrested last week on misdemeanor stalking charges. Franze allegedly dumped around 100 red-painted tampons on her ex-boyfriend's lawn. Franze has now ...
When it comes to riding mowers, a handful of brands typically come to mind as the most reliable. While you may try to save some money by going with a no-name or budget brand for cheaper things like ...
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Lawn mowers play an important role in keeping your yard looking its best. After all, who doesn't love some freshly manicured, evenly cut grass ...
If you have deciduous trees in your yard, you have a source of free gardening gold—autumn leaves. Rather than clogging landfills with bags of leaves, you can use them to enhance the soil, suppress ...
Bowling Green, Ohio — To show power and dominance, a lot of colleges use real animals as mascots to fire up the crowd at football games. Bowling Green State University in Ohio is no exception, only ...