Is it better to leave your lawn long or short in the winter?

• <div><p>Cut your lawn a bit shorter before the winter, typically between 2 and 2½ inches, depending on the variety of grass. On average, the <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/right-height-lawn-mowing.htm">best height to cut grass</a> typically falls between 2 and 3 inches throughout the year. Aim for the shorter side of this range when you mow for the last time of the year to avoid common winter lawn diseases and moisture issues.</p></div>

Can you mulch too many leaves?

• <div><p>It’s possible to over-mulch leaves. If the leaf mulch is thick enough that it’s blocking and smothering the grass, that’s a problem. Ideally, you should still be able to see the grass when you’re done mulching to ensure its ability to continue growing. The solution is to make another pass at the top layer of leaf mulch to collect some of the top layer.</p></div>

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Reviewed in June 2024
I am thoroughly impressed with L&B Creative Curbs! Their customer service is top-notch, earning a well-deserved five stars. As a local, family-owned business, they genuinely care about the quality of their product and it shows. Their expertise in color matching and pattern recommendation is...
L&B Creative Curbs
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Reviewed in March 2023
very knowleable about my problem and took care of it
Lee's Nuisance Wildlife Services
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Reviewed in June 2022
Best Lawn service I’ve ever had! Very detailed work.
Manica's A+ Lawn Care
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Reviewed in February 2016
Very professional and prompt in working with us. We had an issue with our sink and they took care of it right away. They called us and we had no issues. They were kind, and I would use them again.
LOWE'S
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Reviewed in August 2015
Not too bad, they are pretty good. We had some problems initially. They came out and diagnosed the problem we had for years and took care of it right away. Their price is just the same like the rest of them. We even tried satellite but we couldn't get a better deal anywhere we went. They have...
Comcast
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Reviewed in June 2015
We always get this done in the spring. They are very caring, professional and I think we are in good hands when we go there. The vet is really caring for the animals. I have had to have some put to sleep and they are very considerate of that. They send me special sympathy cards for me pets. It...
Ohio County Animal Clinic PLLC
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Reviewed in October 2014
I was very impressed by the reviews on here as well as the providers website. I contacted the provider to inquire about a maintenance service quote and was immediately asked for my address. The next question was about whether or not I had grass in my back yard. I replied that I did and was...
Cacti Landscapes Inc
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Reviewed in August 2013
The staff here is always very kind and caring. We always get right in on our scheduled time, and they time the visists so you do not encounter other pets in the waiting room in case there would be a problem with an aggressive animal. Always willing to check any concerns I have big or small, I...
Foree Animal Clinic, PLLC
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Reviewed in April 2013
We called to schedule the septic tank service and left a message. Our phone call was returned promptly. Both the person who took my order and the man who came to perform the service were friendly and professional. They were able to schedule service quickly (within the week) and arrived...
FOX SEPTIC TANK SVC
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Reviewed in March 2012
I liked everything about him. He had a terrific design sense about things. The people that work for him are top notch, including his sub-contractors. He did the work in a reasonable amount of time. I've only had to call him back for service on one thing and that was taken care of immediately. He...
Jonathan Stanton Inc
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We do landscaping nothing to big r to small i am owner and operator i will be on every job i take we do light remodeling flooring add on inside r outside if i cant do the job right then i will not take on the job i always want to do the job the right way so if you r looking for someone to half it then please do not call me thanks

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Lawn Care questions, answered by experts

Whether you're manually watering your lawn with a hose or using an irrigation system, it's always best to water the grass in the morning. It may not seem like it makes a difference, but nighttime is colder and winds are likely to be stronger. Strong winds will push the water droplets away from the grass, and the temperature will be too low for the water to evaporate, and thus get absorbed by the soil. However, watering the lawn during peak afternoon sun does the opposite, and the water evaporates too quickly.

Depending on the method you choose to remove grass, it may or may not matter whether the grass is wet or dry when you perform the task. A dryer lawn will be easier to negotiate with a sod cutter, especially if you're not planning to reuse the turf. However, using a shovel by hand might be a little easier if the ground is slightly damp but not so much that it sticks to the tool.

Cut your lawn a bit shorter before the winter, typically between 2 and 2½ inches, depending on the variety of grass. On average, the best height to cut grass typically falls between 2 and 3 inches throughout the year. Aim for the shorter side of this range when you mow for the last time of the year to avoid common winter lawn diseases and moisture issues.

You free up your weekends, as pros often conduct mowing and maintenance efficiently and without disrupting your schedule.

It’s possible to over-mulch leaves. If the leaf mulch is thick enough that it’s blocking and smothering the grass, that’s a problem. Ideally, you should still be able to see the grass when you’re done mulching to ensure its ability to continue growing. The solution is to make another pass at the top layer of leaf mulch to collect some of the top layer.

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