Eric West

Eric West is the founder of improvethelawn.com and has been blogging since 2009. His mission is to make lawn care and landscaping easy for everyone.

Low Wheel vs. High Wheel Mowers

If you are looking to buy your first lawn mower, you will come across two main types of mowers to choose from – a low-wheel mower and a high-wheel mower. And you may be left wondering, which of these two mowers should you go for? Well, this article has the answers.

SAE 30 vs 10W30 – What’s Best For Your Lawn Mower?

If you want to make sure that your lawn mower is going to last for a long time, you’re going to want to make sure you’re using the highest quality oil possible. Essentially, oil acts as the lubricant needed to allow everything to run as properly and as smoothly as possible without the risk of causing damage or overheating.

How to Mow Your Lawn in Hot Weather

There’s always a bit of challenge to keep the lawn green and healthy during longer periods of hot weather.

Thankfully, there are some simple techniques which you can use for mowing in hot weather that will not only keep your lawn vibrant and emerald green, but which also can help to ensure that you don’t end up spending a week inside from a heat stroke.

How to Get Rid of Red Thread in the Lawn?

You may be seeing pinkish-red patches that seem to have settled on some, if not a large portion of your garden. It may seem innocuous enough and may almost look like garden decor, but don’t be fooled and look a little closer. It could actually be a fungal disease called the Red Thread.

How to Get Rid of Rocks in Your Lawn

Do you have rocks in your lawn? If so, you’re not alone. A lot of people struggle with this problem. Rocks can be a pain to get rid of – but not only do they make your lawn less aesthetically pleasing, they also can prevent plants from growing and they even can damage your lawnmower when they go noticed.

What Time Can You Mow Your Lawn?

Mowing your lawn is a necessary chore that most homeowners face at least once a week during the spring and summer months. But, what is the best time of day to mow your lawn? Should you wait until the sun goes down, or get up early on the weekends and take care of it?

How to Dry Out a Wet Lawn

Drying up your lawn may initially seem like a daunting task, especially if you have a muddy yard with stagnant water. A wet lawn can cause a myriad of problems such as dying plants, grass, insect infestations, mosquito breeding and other issues with pests. To avoid all of these difficulties, learning how to dry out a wet lawn is crucial.