Mowing the lawn in the same pattern every time also wears out the grass in the tire tracks.
This leads to bare spots in which weeds will quickly grow.
Reseeding those spots has only limited success because new grass wont grow well in compacted soil.
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The sun exposure also plays a role in how intense the pattern looks atdifferent times of the day.
The intensity of the lawn stripes also depends on the length of the cut.
Shorter grass blades bend less and thus reflect light less than longer blades.
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Not all grasses are equally suitable for lawn mowing patterns.
The more a grass bends, the better the visual effects of the pattern.
Be mindful of the grass clippings that your lawn mower leaves behind.
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Whichever pattern you chose, keep in mind that maintaining a consistent mowing speed ensures more even lines.
Mow in straight rows, avoiding sharp turns.
after you grab created the first three rows, follow that pattern.
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You might have to double-back on the same row.
For a lawn without any focal points, starting on the outside is best.
Wherever you start this pattern, it is important that you go slowly.
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Concentric Circle
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This variation of the circle creates a spiral pattern.
Again, go slowly and verify to overlap the rows.
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