Top 18 Lawn Care Projects

1. 1. Mowing and Trimming a Lawn

   

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   This DIY Basic will provide tips on mowing and trimming a lawn.

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2. 2. Grass Cutting Heights

   DIY experts discuss how different grasses should be cut at different heights for optimal appearance and health.

3. 3. Lawn Care

   

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   This DIY Basic will provide tips on lawn care.

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4. 4. Mulching and Bagging vs. Edging and Trimming

   Should you mulch and bag or edge and trim? These are important questions when caring for your lawn. DIY experts offer some answers.

5. 5. Dethatch Your Lawn

   Thatch, built-up plant material between green growth and grass roots, is essential, but too much can deter healthy lawn growth. DIY Net...

6. 6. How to Mow the Lawn Properly

   

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   How and when you mow your yard can affect the lawn's appearance and health.

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   Under Half Day

   Cost:

   $50 - $100

   Difficulty:

   Easy

7. 7. How to Aerate a Lawn

   

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   Aeration is the process of getting oxygen to plant roots. Learn how to reinvigorate your compacted lawn through aeration.

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   2 hours

   Cost:

   $50 - $100

   Difficulty:

   Moderate

8. 8. To Mow Or Not To Mow?

   A DIY Network master gardener examines the pros and cons of having a lawn to maintain.

9. 9. How to Edge and String-Trim a Lawn

   

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   Follow these tips to giving your lawn a professional, manicured look.

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   $100 - $250

   Difficulty:

   Easy

10. 10. Lawn Mowing and Watering Tips

    Here are some basic tips from the lawn experts at DIY Network for taking care of your mower, how to use it and for hydrating your lawn...

11. 11. Lawn Maintenance

    DIY Network offers a few tips and tricks to keep your lawn looking great all year round.

12. 12. How to Dethatch a Lawn

    

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    Thatch acts as a barrier to water, nutrients and air reaching the soil and should be removed to ensure a healthy lawn. Learn how to rei...

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    Day

    Cost:

    $50 - $100

    Difficulty:

    Easy to Moderate

13. 13. How to Maintain a Healthy, Weed-Free Lawn

    

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    Follow these tips to grow a professional-quality lawn.

    Time:

    Several Months

    Cost:

    $100 - $250

    Difficulty:

    Easy

14. 14. Mowing Tips for Keeping a Healthy Lawn

    The DIY Network gets the low-down on proper lawn mower height from the author of Lawn Care for Dummies.

15. 15. Thatch and Aerating

    DIY experts show how to properly thatch and aerate a lawn for healthy grass.