All about lawns

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[naviga:li class="MsoNormal"]Begin mowing after the first of May and end near Labor Day.

[naviga:li class="MsoNormal"]Set the mower at three inches high. The higher the grass shoots the deeper the grass roots, making it better able to survive dry periods.

[naviga:li class="MsoNormal"]Use the mulch setting on your mower to leave the grass clippings on the yard. Don't lower organic matter content by removing clippings.

[naviga:li class="MsoNormal"]Consider using native plants for accent in planting beds or in rain gardens to minimize the amount of turf grass.

[naviga:li class="MsoNormal"]Seed your lawn to a native turf mixture that has deep roots and thrives in Iowa's weather conditions without extra care.