If the starter rope seems stuck or is difficult ... If a riding mower is part of your lawn care routine, turn off the engine and engage the parking brake; for a walk-behind mower, pull the spark ...

Start by digging up the damaged section ... often signaled by irregular brown patches or rings in the lawn. Try low-maintenance grass. Slow-growth, drought-resistant grass species save water ...

In early spring, gently rake the grass with a spring-tined rake, taking care not to tear it ... to treat this problem and will give the lawn a head start in spring. To remove dead growth or ...