Photo: Ljustina - stock.adobe.com We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Home Advice You Can Trust Tips, tricks & ideas for a better home and yard, delivered to your inbox daily. According to 2026 figures provided by Angi, the average cost to mow a lawn is $123—it’s no wonder that so many homeowners choose to cut their own grass! While mowing one’s own lawn certainly deserves an A for effort, not everyone gets top marks in execution. If the grass looks greener on the other side of the fence than it does in your backyard, it could be that you’re making one of these cardinal mowing mistakes. Are any of these bad practices costing you a better-looking lawn? 1. Using the wrong mower . Photo: istockphoto.com You could be making a whole lot of extra work for yourself because you’re using the wrong mower. If you have more than a half acre of property, mowing with a push mower will take an inordinately long time.…