Category: lawn technology

Choosing the right lawn mower for a Midwest lawn means balancing competing priorities: handling cool-season grasses at the proper height (2.5-4 inches), dealing with heavy spring growth spurts, and processing the thick thatch and clippings that Kentucky bluegrass and tall fescue produce. What Makes a Midwest Mower Different Midwest lawns are predominantly cool-season — Kentucky bluegrass, perennial ryegrass, and tall fescue. These grasses grow most aggressively in spring and fall, with two ...

Skip the expensive mistakes. Here's exactly which lawn tools you need for spring success, what to maintain, and which upgrades actually pay for themselves.

How smart irrigation, robotic mowers, soil sensors, and other lawn care technology work differently depending on your region — and how to choose the right tools for your climate.