The Mowing Life
Discover captivating stories, practical tips, and expert advice
Welcome to The Mowing Life! Our team at Joy of Mowing is dedicated to bringing you original articles that offer a unique glimpse into the world of lawn care and mowing. Explore captivating stories, gain practical tips, and enjoy entertaining features that will enrich your lawn care journey. Let the adventure begin!
Rebuilding Lawnmowers — Brandon Harris
Brandon Harris of Woodbury, Tenn., like many outdoor power equipment enthusiasts, has turned rebuilding lawn mowers and other machines into a hobby. But unlike others who share his passion, Brandon takes a unique approach to each machine he works on.
Local lawn equipment dealers succeed with an attention to detail
Outdoor power equipment dealers and lawn care businesses, deeply connected to their communities, committed to providing expert service and maintenance, wanting to help customers with personal attention to even the smallest detail.
Lawn Care Maintenance – Your Questions Answered
We turned to Chrissie Segars, a Ph.D. turfgrass specialist for tips on basic lawn maintenance questions. Chrissie specializes in educating communities on all things lawn care and best practices for the environment, backed up by scientific research.
Lawn Care Mistakes and Myths
In our continuing series of articles on lawn care maintenance, we asked Chrissie Segars, a Ph.D. turfgrass specialist and professor at Texas A&M AgriLife Extension in Dallas, to give us her expertise to help homeowners
Mow Quotes: A Little Lawn Care Inspiration
“There, gleaming in the glow, was that ten-horsepower rotary engine under a seat. A key glistening in the ignition. I imagine the top speed for that old mower was five miles per hour.”
Choosing the right mower: commercial vs. residential lawnmowers
Visit your local independent dealer and you’ll find lawnmowers in various sizes and price ranges, categorized as commercial or residential machines. What is the difference?
The Electric Lawn Mower Craze
There is something going on in the lawn care industry, a seismic shift that is happening as quietly as the sound of an electric-powered engine: homeowners, local governments, universities, and other large institutions are transitioning from using gas-powered lawn...
Lawn Maintenance – December to do list is short
If it feels like you’re not doing much on your lawn in December, that’s a good thing. The experts agree: this is a month you can truly give your yard a rest.
Raking or Mulching?
As Autumn leaves fall, homeowners are faced with an annual question: do I rake tree leaves off of my grass and dispose of them or do I simply cut them up with my lawnmower and leave them on the lawn?