Essential lawn-care tips

Last reviewed: March 2009
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Assuming you've got the right grass for your area, lawns succeed or fail primarily on how well they are managed. The right watering, fertilizing, and mowing mean the difference between a lush green carpet and a spotty landscape that's more crabgrass than lawn.

See our video to find out how we test lawn mowers at our 175,000-square-foot Florida test site for our continually updated Ratings and recommendations for lawn mowers and tractors.

Learn more about lawn care, equipment, and maintenance with our Complete Lawn & Yard Guide.