Gardening/Lawn Care

How long should you mow your lawn? Taller grass also shades the ground, slowing weed growth and water loss from the soil. The ideal length of your lawn depends on your climate, but most experts agree you should keep your grass between 2 1/2 inches to three inches long, with the last cut of the … Read more

Is 300 hours a lot for a mower? A: “”Most residential lawn tractors are made to last 250 to 300 hours, so you really need to know how many hours the tractor was used,”” says Peter Sawchuk, who directs Consumer Reports lawn mower and tractor tests. “”There’s no point spending $500 for a machine that’s … Read more