Is it OK to just mow leaves on the lawn throughout the fall season? I am trying to save some time this fall. — Janel Fitzpatrick, Buffalo Grove Leaves have begun falling and will quickly increase in ...

Can I mow over the leaves that have already started falling in my garden? I’d prefer to leave them on the lawn rather than raking. — Terence Coleman, Grayslake I am also seeing early leaf drop in my ...

Making that first cut of the year with your mower is crucial to getting your lawn off on the right foot. Mow to the wrong ...

Some gardeners take a hands-off approach to leaves in the fall. But leaves allowed to remain on lawns can pack down to form a tight mat that prevents sunlight from reaching the grass, said University ...

The arrival of spring means it's time to bring your lawn mower out of storage for the season. Depending on where you live, grass typically starts growing again by March and may ev ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A reader asks whether to rake their leaves before they mow or to leave them in place when mowing. ASHEVILLE - As our trees grow ...

Smart fall mowing sets the stage for a healthy lawn in spring. Let your grass grow too tall before winter, and voles, moles, and other rodents may move in. Cut it too short, and the lawn is more ...

Here's how to know if your lawn is ready for its first cut of the season.

This tallies with guidance from the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), who recommend mowing your lawn for the first time once ...