The dangers of mowing too low

Spring marks the return of many things. Trees and flowers begin to bloom again in spring, while warmer temperatures are welcomed back with open arms. Grass also begins to grow again in the spring. That means it’s not too long before homeowners have to dust off their lawn mowers and get to work. Those who don’t necessarily enjoy mowing the lawn may be tempted to cut their grass very low, as doing so can mean longer intervals between mowing sessions. However, mowing grass too low can have a very adverse effect on a lawn.

• Cutting too low can in-

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 12th of December, 2022 as Administratrix of the Estate of THOMAS EDWARD McSWAIN, deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned, Joyce B. Ussery McSwain, Administratrix on or before the 31st of August, 2023, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 31st day of May, 2023.

Joyce B. Ussery McSwain, Administratrix

Estate of Thomas Edward McSwain

705 Hampton St Shelby, NC 28150 KMH (5/31, 6/07, 14 & 21/2023)

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State Of North Carolina County Of Cleveland

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 1st of June, 2023 as Executrix of the Estate of BRENT JONES McSWAIN, deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned, Janet Davis McSwain, Executrix on or before the 7th of September, 2023, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 7th day of June, 2023.

Janet Davis McSwain, Executrix

Estate of Brent Jones McSwain

2328 Ben Jones Rd Shelby, NC 28152

KMH (6/07, 14, 21, & 28/2023) jure the grass. Cutting grass too low can injure the grass, creating what’s essentially a domino effect of problems to come. Injured grass will focus on its recovery efforts, thereby making it vulnerable to other issues.

• Cutting too low promotes weed growth. Injured grass is vulnerable to invaders, including weeds and insects. Weeds and insects can attack grass as it recovers from in- know it, their lawns are overcome with a host of problems. • Cutting too low allows crabgrass to thrive. Crabgrass See MOWING, Page 7B

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 1st of June, 2023 as Executor of the Estate of SYBIL BRIDGES WILLIS, deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned, Jeffrey Talmadge Willis, Executor on or before the 7th of September, 2023, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 7th day of June, 2023.

Jeffrey Talmadge Willis, Executor

Estate of Sybil Bridges Willis 3105 Briar Stream Run Raleigh, NC 27612

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 20th of April, 2023 as Executor of the Estate of LUCILLE PRICE HOLLAND, deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned, Kenneth Charles Holland, Executor, on or before the 14th of September, 2023, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 14th day of June, 2023.

Kenneth Charles Holland, Executor

Estate of Lucille Price Holland 1203 Cherryville Rd. Shelby, NC 28150

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