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Mowing

Understand the proper mowing height for various techniques and types of grasses, and get tips on blade sharpening, timing, grasscycling, and more to make sure you get the best cut every time.

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Best Time to Mow the Lawn

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Jenni Hanley

Mowing your lawn is one of the most important ways to help your lawn thrive, but timing is everything. Sunday’s guide will help you know when the time is right—and when it’s not.

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Mowing Height Chart

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Trent Lewis

Find the best mowing height for your lawn with Sunday's expert mowing height guide. Learn how to set your mower and when to cut each type of grass to keep your lawn healthy and green.

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Don't Mow Your Lawn Too Short

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Dakota-Rae Westveer

Less really is more when it comes to cutting your grass. Not only is super short grass not as satisfying to frolic through barefoot, but also a close cut can leave brown or bare spots in the grass.

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Grasscycling: Leave Grass Clippings on Your Lawn

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Dakota-Rae Westveer

Ever heard of grasscycling? Probably not. It's our way of practicing grass recycling for your lawn. Simply leave your grass clippings on the lawn after mowing and let the clippings do the rest.

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Preparing for Your First Mow

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Jenni Hanley

Wondering when to start mowing your lawn? Discover essential tips for your first lawn mow of the season and set yourself up for a healthy lawn all year round.

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What's the Deal with No Mow May?

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Teri Valenzuela

Have you heard of 'No Mow May'? It’s an initiative for lawns that can help early spring pollinators. But at Boulder-based Sunday, we prefer to 'Mow High Through July.'

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Seasonal Lawn Mower Maintenance Checklist

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Diana Crandall

An important part of growing a robust lawn is making sure your mower stays in good working shape, even when it’s in storage for winter. Here’s a look at the routine mower maintenance you can do to extend your mower’s life.

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How to Sharpen Mower Blades

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Diana Crandall

Regularly sharpening your mower blades can be easy to overlook. After all, if you’re able to cut your grass, does it really matter how sharp your blades are? But dull blades can have a major effect on your lawn’s health, and even impact your wallet. Here’s a look at how to keep them sharp.

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How to Mow a Lawn

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Trent Lewis

If there’s one thing that truly captures the sound of summer, besides kids splashing in the city pool, it’s the ol’ lawn mower revving to life. Here's how to get the most from your mow!