5 Common Lawn Care Myths That Are Totally Groundless

Overhead view of a lawnmower in a lawn that is half mowed

The suburban dream has often included a white picket fence and a golfing-green-worthy lawn. Gardeners go to great lengths to feed and care for turfgrass. It is true that lawns need to be mowed, they need plenty of nitrogen, and consistent water. However, many of the rules we know to be true are myths about lawn care. These lawn care myths are often rooted in actual truths, but they have been skewed. For a better way to attend to lawn needs, read our lawn myths and adjust some of what you once thought you knew. 5 Lawn Mowing Myths A beautiful, healthy, green, weed-free lawn is an attractive addition to the landscape. It is also potentially a resource abuser and can cause environmental problems. The goal is a healthy lawn, but often our desire to have a perfect lawn goes awry through several common lawn care legends, passed from generations […]

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