It's time once again for mowing lawns. It takes a lot of work to keep lawns lush and green. Today, in part two of Lawn Smarts, we discuss grass-cycling for healthier-looking turf. Grass-cycling is the practice of leaving clippings on the lawn after mowing. When done properly, clippings quickly decompose and return nutrients to the soil naturally. Grass-cycling makes caring for your lawn easier and can reduce mowing time by as much as 50 percent because you don't have to bag or dispose of clippings. When done correctly, the practice of leaving clippings on the lawn also slows water loss through evaporation and reduces the need for fertilization. To grass-cycle properly, cut grass when it is dry, and keep your mower blades sharp. Use the one-third rule -- mowing often enough so that no more than one-third of the grass blade is removed.