It’s a familiar scene: stepping outside to find the lawn soaked from a surprise rain shower or glistening with early morning dew. The grass looks a little wild, and the urge to tidy it up kicks in.

Everybody tells you not to mow wet grass, but why? Does it damage the mower, the lawn itself, or both? We talked to an expert ...

Ideally, “it’s better to mow when the canopy, or grass leaves, are dry,” says Waltz. “That means after the dew has dried, which is usually around mid-morning, even in the humid Southeast.” It's also ...

Let's say you're planning out a weekend of lawn care, when you check the forecast and there it is: rain. So does that mean that mowing your lawn is now out? Is there a way to dry the lawn out quickly?

We've all had that moment: You check the forecast and see that rain is on the way, only to remember that you never got around to cutting the grass last weekend. Mowing wet grass isn't a good idea, so ...

There's little that will keep those who love their lawns from maintaining their space. But just because you have the energy to bust out the lawn mower any time of day doesn't necessarily mean you ...

CORVALLIS – If your goal is a nice lawn, leave clippings on the grass when you mow. It’s easier, feeds the grass and leads to a better-looking and healthier lawn. Unless you’ve let the lawn grow ...

Grass grows so fast this time of year that some lawn owners swear they can see it grow. While that might be an exaggeration, mid-April through May is prime time for good grass growth in Pennsylvania.

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. MARYLAND HEIGHTS, Mo. – Thanks to all the ...