I just bought a new home after living in an apartment for many years and would like some advice on how to pick a good mower for a mid-sized, low-maintenance bluegrass lawn. — Dan Wallace, Gurnee There ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. What separates a mulching mower from a standard one is a specialized blade that creates an upward airflow, which causes grass to continuously ...

“I am already tired of raking leaves and was wondering if I can just mow over them and leave them on the lawn?” Leaf drop has started picking up speed in recent days, creating extra work for gardeners ...

It's important that you're using the right mower for your grass, and picking between side discharge and mulch mowing is one of the most debated choices in lawn care. Each method offers its own ...

Lawn aficionados—those who love to mow—tend to have strong opinions on whether it is best to mulch lawn clippings or bag them. While the mulching vs. bagging debate is dependent on several factors, ...

Don’t let leaves sit on your lawn all winter—mulch them instead. Shredded leaves feed the soil and protect grass as they break down. Use a mulching or regular mower, clearing leaves before they pile ...

WINTERTHUR, Del. - I am trying to be smug when I tell the garden honchos at Winterthur, the du Pont estate north of Wilmington, Del., that instead of blowing and bagging leaves, I just pick them up ...

Q: The landscapers for our HOA are using mulching mowers on our grass. The cut grass often remains on top, browns and causes the grass under to brown out also. Should grass be mulched in our desert?

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A lawn mower with side discharge mowing down long grass - Hanna Taniukevich/Shutterstock It's ...