When to start mowing a lawn in spring — the telltale signs it's time to get going on that unruly grass

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If you're wondering when to start mowing a lawn in spring, we can reveal the tell-tale clues it's time to dust off your lawn mower and tame that unruly green rug.

Our lawn care and gardenings experts share when to fire up the mower, including the clues to watch out for in temperature, moisture, and grass length.