Mow Wisely for a Greener Lawn

Follow these pointers for a greener lawn (and find more details about each of these mowing tips):

Fertilizer your grass by letting grass clippings fall on the lawn.

1. Keep your blades sharp to improve fuel efficiency.

2. Never cut more than one-third off the length of your grass, and avoid cutting it too short at any time.

3. Don't mow unless there's rain in the short-term forecast.

4. Use an electric mower or human-powered push mowerto cut down on backyard air pollution.