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A little mower lawn advice

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Garden Variety, hosted by Charity Nebbe

What to keep in mind as you begin to mow your lawn regularly

It's about time to bust out the lawn mower — if you haven't already.

Host Charity Nebbe is joined by Iowa State University's Adam Thoms to discuss the best mowing practices for lawn health and growth.

Guests:

  • Adam Thoms, turf grass specialist and assistant professor of horticulture, Iowa State University
Charity Nebbe is IPR's<i> Talk of Iowa</i> host. She also hosts IPR's podcasts <i>Garden Variety</i> and <i>Unsettled</i>. Since 2010, Nebbe has interviewed, conversed with, and shared ideas from guests of all backgrounds and locations, and has helped listeners better understand, appreciate, and explore their state and the world around them. Nebbe has a bachelors degree from Iowa State University.
Aaron Steil is a Consumer Horticulture Specialist with ISU Extension and Outreach. Aaron contributes his expertise to the Garden Variety podcast and newsletter and to Talk of Iowa's Horticulture Day program.
Caitlin Troutman is a talk show producer for Iowa Public Radio. She holds a bachelor's degree from William Jewell College. Since 2022, Troutman has worked with IPR's talk team to bring news and features to IPR's listening audience.