A Beginner’s Guide to the Best Lawn Patterns
If you want to transform your yard into a professional landscaping landmark, there are some basic mowing patterns that can help you achieve that look. Not only will your lawn look more appealing, but it’s also better for the health of your grass. Plus, you don’t need to spend much time learning how to cut your yard like a pro. All you’ve got to do is just be intentional about the way you mow.
We’ve gathered up our top tips and tricks to applying lawn mowing patterns to your grass-cutting routine. Read on for more information, and if you’ve any questions or want to check out some quality lawn mowers for sale, be sure to stop by Central Arkansas Mahindra in Little Rock. We welcome all those in Sherwood, Conway, and Hot Springs, AR.
Lawn Prep
Start by taking two passes around the edge of your yard, paying extra attention to areas next to fences and buildings or any other structure that doesn’t let you completely pass the mowing deck over the grass.
Circle Pattern
This is an easy and time-efficient pattern to achieve. When you continue to make circular passes around the edge, you’ll find that each pass will be shorter until you reach the yard’s center. You won’t be required to make any sharp turns as in the case of some other patterns and you don’t have to be mindful of mowing in a straight line.
Stripes
Stripes are a regular feature of professionally maintained lawns, such as golf courses and baseball fields. It’s quick and easy to get this effect – turn 180 degrees, then mow in the opposite direction with a slight overlap of the first pass. If you continue this pattern in alternating directions until you finish up, the grass will be bent in two directions for light and dark patches. Stripes are the easiest to execute with a zero-turn mower since you’ll be able to turn with an effective radius of zero.
The Oval Pattern
This pattern is best achieved by using a lawn tractor. Take a pass down the center, then shift to the edges, taking a pass in the opposite direction. Next, return to the middle again and take another pass next to the first one in the opposite direction of the second pass. Continue this pattern until the entire yard is mowed. An oval pattern will be created, which can be repeated week after week by beginning the first pass perpendicular to the first pass the previous week.
We hope that our lawn mower pattern tips have been useful. If you have questions or if you’d like to browse our inventory, stop by Central Arkansas Mahindra in Little Rock. We welcome all our patrons visiting us from Sherwood, Conway, and Hot Springs, AR.