Mow in the same direction every time. Many people develop a habit when mowing the lawn and they mow exactly the same way every time. This causes the grass to develop a “grain” just like a piece of wood because the grass growing off to the sides does not get cut as evenly as the grass growing upwards. It is best to mow at a right angle to the direction the grass was last cut. So, for example, if you mowed your lawn from east to west last time, try mowing from north to south this time.

Finally, don’t bag your clippings. Grass clippings are an easy way to return nutrients to the soil and reduce the need for artificial fertilizers. If you mow your lawn before the grass gets too tall, you won’t notice the clippings anyhow. That and the fact that it’s less work to ignore the clippings makes this a winner of an idea!

So, now you have five easy tips that don’t add any extra work to week and possibly decreased your work load if you’ve been bagging your clippings. These won’t make your yard look as good as a golf course, but they will help ensure that your lawn stays green and lush without any extra maintenance on your part.