What is the Most Effective Way to Mow Your Lawn?

It's getting about that time of year! The grass is growing better, a few days of sun and rain and boom - we have GRASS again! And if you're reading this, you are one of those that LOVE a great lawn. This post is for you!

What is the most effective way to mow your lawn?

You want your lawn to look good, but you don’t want to spend a lot of time mowing. When it comes to lawn care, there is a right and wrong way to mow the grass. You want your lawn to look good, but you don’t want to spend a lot of time mowing. When it comes to lawn care, there is a right and wrong way to mow the grass.

First, take care of your yard’s edges. To do this, take two passes around the outside edges (three if your yard is surrounded by a fence). By doing this first, you’ll have room to turn the mower around, which will make the job go faster with less hassle.

One of the most common and easiest patterns to mow the grass is with stripes. You’ll do one pass, then make a 180-degree turn to make the next pass, slightly overlapping the first pass. Do this until the lawn is mowed. It is recommended to alternate directions each time you mow, so if you mow vertically one week, go in a horizontal pattern the next.

Lawn experts note circling is probably the easiest and most efficient pattern when mowing your lawn. After mowing the edges, just keep making passes in a circular pattern until you make your way to the middle of the yard. This is an efficient method for most lawns, as it cuts down on all the sharp turns you’d make if you mow in rows. No matter what pattern you choose, mix it up each week. This will prevent grass from growing in one direction, which not only makes your lawn less attractive but it makes mowing more difficult. Some landscapers prefer to mow in the direction that allows for the longest stripes to cut down on turns. However, experts recommend against mowing in the same pattern every time you mow. Instead, switch off mowing in vertical and horizontal stripes. Changing up how you mow will prevent your grass from bending or growing in one direction.

The best time of day to mow is in the early evening when the lawn is usually dry and the sun isn’t as intense, which gives your lawn time to recover before the next day’s heat. Finally, keep your lawn mower’s blade sharp and leave grass clippings on your lawn. The clippings will add beneficial nutrients to the soil. This is why you should leave clippings on your lawn.

So whether you are selling your home and want the yard to look amazing or you just want jealous neighbors, start with these simple tips on mowing to really impress.

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