Top Five Lawn Mistakes + Fall Lawn Care PART ONE

In part one of this two-part episode, Zane Raudenbush, turf and herbicide specialist within the Davey Institute, discusses the five common mistakes homeowners may be making with their lawns and what they can do instead.

In this episode we cover:  

• Overview of common lawn mistakes (:58)
• How summer weather has impacted lawns (1:59)
• Improper mowing techniques (2:23)
• Frequency of cutting a lawn (5:04)
• Best safety practices with lawn tools (7:26)
• Mechanical damage from ride-on lawn mowers (8:33)
• Overuse of in-ground sprinkler systems (11:18) (14:07)
• Importance of examining soil (14:51) (16:52)
• Importance of recognizing the different areas of your lawn (17:52)

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To learn more about lawn care maintenance tips, read our blog, Seasonal Guide to Lawn Care.

To learn more about soil maintenance practices, read our blog, How to Fix Oversaturated Soil. 

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