Blog Posts in Mowing tips

Lawn Mowing Mistakes to Avoid for a Healthier Lawn

Apr 8, 2025

Lawn mowing might seem straightforward, but the truth is, small mistakes can have a big impact on your grass’s health and appearance. From using dull mower blades to mowing wet grass, these errors can lead to issues like brown spots, weak growth, and even pest problems. The good news? A few...Continue Reading

What’s the Best Height to Cut Grass?

Apr 8, 2025

If you’re proud of the progress your lawn has made, you know that mowing is essential to maintaining a healthy and attractive yard. Regular mowing helps keep your grass at the perfect height, which can promote root health and strength. But what is the actual best height to cut grass?

Can You Mow Wet Grass? Pros, Cons, and Best Practices

Dec 12, 2024

Have you ever looked out at your yard after a rain shower and wondered: can you mow wet grass? While the answer is technically yes, mowing wet grass isn’t recommended. Mowing wet grass can lead to a range of issues, from damaging your lawnmower to leaving your grass looking messy and uneven. Let...Continue Reading

Why Should I Fertilize in the Fall? (And Other Fall Lawn FAQs)

Oct 26, 2020

The leaves are falling, the cider is flowing, and you’ve officially embraced "sweater season". With that crisp autumn chill in the air, you’ve also probably started to dread the freezing temps and harsh winter ahead. During the late fall season in Central Indiana, the weather and timing are just...Continue Reading

Root Development Tips for Late Fall and Early Winter

Oct 26, 2020

It’s crucial to nourish your turf in the late fall so that it can stand up against Old Man Winter. A special root development fertilizer is one of the last treatments your lawn needs to ensure protection during the winter months. After applying our Root Building Application, you’ll have a stronger...Continue Reading

What is Crabgrass?

Grass background with text How to spot crabgrass on your yard.

May 21, 2019

The return of summer means sunny days, balmy nights, and crabgrass. What? What is crabgrass? Crabgrass is a light green, grass-like weed that appears in summer, rapidly forming low-growing mats in lawns or in cracks in the sidewalk or...Continue Reading

Lawn Pride's Watering & Mowing Schedule

May 14, 2019

Are you a current or soon-to-be Lawn Pride customer? We have an essential tool to assist you in your lawn care efforts. While we work our magic with our exclusive applications, our Central Indiana watering and mowing schedule will be your go-to guide for day-to-day maintenance.

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New Year, New Lawn

Jan 6, 2019

Happy new year, lawn lovers! Have you made any resolutions yet for this year? It’s not too late! Lawn Pride has an easy one for you: Resolve to improve your yard care all year long.

New Year’s Lawn Resolution #1:...Continue Reading

Lawn Care Tips: Lawn Care Equipment & The One-Third Rule

Jun 14, 2018

Several helpful lawn care tips can help you achieve the lawn of your dreams. Each tip is essential to achieving a healthy lawn that can resist weather extremes, fungus, and pests. One of the most crucial is the grass-cutting one-third rule...Continue Reading

Summer Lawn Care Preparation

May 30, 2018

Tackle a few key lawn care tasks now to ensure that your yard looks amazing when the summer arrives. Check out our list of late-spring “must-dos” for your lawn.

Summer Lawn Prep #1: Watering

A healthy lawn needs...Continue Reading