Ed. note: Welcome to Super Secrets, a new GOLF.com series in which we’re picking the brains of the game’s leading superintendents. By illuminating how course maintenance crews ply their trades, we’re ...

After years of mowing lawns in all kinds of conditions, I’ve learned that proper mowing technique makes all the difference between a mediocre yard and a lawn that makes neighbors stop and stare.

You love making your lawn look its best, so you’re careful to irrigate properly, mow correctly so the grass stays lush, and manage weeds. But there’s one more thing you can do to make your lawn really ...