Do you always mow a certain way, such as straight across or at an angle? I actually try to change up occasionally, because I have heard that it stimulates growth doing that. Since we had so much sun and no rain this year, I can't really tell if I did any good.
What is your mowing "technique"?
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My technique, now that I have two sons old enough to help, is to hop on the mower and start it up. They race each other out to see who gets the job.
Seriously, though, I tend to go around the outside edge first, the up and back in a zamboni-style pattern. Sort of like an oval that shifts with each loop, so I don't need any tight turns.
Seriously, though, I tend to go around the outside edge first, the up and back in a zamboni-style pattern. Sort of like an oval that shifts with each loop, so I don't need any tight turns.
Changing your mowing patterns can help prevent the creation of ruts and/or compacted soil in your yard which leads to an uneven appearance and can eventually thin out or kill the grass.
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When mowing with a 'Rotary'.....becarefull not to burn the lawn if you leave it stationary while going or on uneven surfaces can lead to 'Scalping' the lawn.
Always use a catcher to remove clippings from the lawn when mowing.
Air broom the lawn after mowing to remove any leaves or dropped clippings.
Edges should be done with a Blade edger.:biggrin:
Always use a catcher to remove clippings from the lawn when mowing.
Air broom the lawn after mowing to remove any leaves or dropped clippings.
Edges should be done with a Blade edger.:biggrin:
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I never really thought about it before, but I always mow the exact same way each time. How strange lol. I go up and down my lawn from left to right. Changing it up would seem strange.
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The best way to mow is 'Criss Cross'.........you cut the lawn extra well.........I do this to achieve the 'Ultimate Finish'.
Truly amazing that you can still get extra clippings doing this shaving method.:licking:
Truly amazing that you can still get extra clippings doing this shaving method.:licking:
My mowing technique depends on how i would like my lawn to look like. If I want it to have a plaid look I go north to south back and forth then east to west back and forth and diagonally back and forth.