Lawn mowing, as it turns out, is an art form — and your grass blades can be a tad persnickety, with preferences on when you mow and the patterns that you follow.

Also, you shouldn't remove more than ⅓ of the grass blade in one session. Bonus tip: Be sure to sharpen the blades after every 10 mowing hours.

Home Smart Home Guides Turn your grass into blades of glory with these summer lawn care tips and tricks By Dallon Adams Published July 6, 2017 123RF/ninamalyna ...

To keep your mower in tip-top shape, sharpen its blades every 20 to 25 hours of use or at least once per season. Also, clean under the deck regularly to avoid grass build-up, and check oil and air ...

With your mower ready to go, you can start mowing as soon as the grass needs it. The first time you mow, lower the blade so that you are trimming off any winter damage from the grass.