Cutting your lawn takes expert accuracy, both in execution and timing. And come spring you’ll have to plan that first post-winter mow with more than a reminder on your phone – you’ll need to physically measure your grass

Always wait until there are about two inches of growth to give that first cut. This will keep your blades and roots safe. When it’s time to trim, only take off ⅓ of the length at once. The best way to achieve this is by setting the lawn mower deck at its highest setting and testing the cut by mowing a short distance. Lower the deck as necessary.

After you’ve finished mowing, keep an eye out for growth rate. Frequent rainfall calls for weekly cuts. But steer clear of mowing wet grass because it weighs it down, causes clumping, and can ultimately result in an uneven cut, or worse – damage your lawn.

Also, if your lawn just isn’t growing or it’s a pale green color, consider fertilizing. If your grass is yellow, then please, for the love of lawns, fertilize your yard.