May 24 2010
The Basics of Mowing the Perfect Lawn
The look of a perfect lawn is a thing to behold. The perfect lines, the perfect edges, the entire effect can add to the enjoyment of your yard and home. Mowing that perfect lawn takes a little bit of practice and trial and error though.
Below are a few tips to help you begin mowing the perfect lawn now:
Sharpen those blades!
When mower blades get dull, the effect they produce can be easily noticeable. The blades leave the grass length looking chopped and uneven. Making sure your blades are super sharp before mowing will help to ensure an even, tight look to the entire yard.
Don’t go too short
Even if it has been awhile since the yard has been mowed, you only want to aim for taking off about 1/3 of the current height of the grass. Cutting off more can actually shock the grass and cause it to turn an unsightly brown. If the grass is really high, mow it once, then wait a few days and mow again to your desired height.
Mow outside edge first
By starting with the outside edges of your lawn, you can take time to mow around things such as flowerbeds and driveways and take your time in doing so. Now that you have established this perimeter, mowing the inside grass area will be easier to focus on and allow you to keep to a specific pattern more easily.
Mow long end to end
One of the easiest ways to produce a striking end result to your mowing efforts is to mow long stripes in the yard. This helps to visually elongate the area and is very appealing to the eye. Simply mow straight lines long end to end to produce this neat and professional looking effect.
Trim and edge as a final step
After all the grass has been mowed, trim and edge the outside perimeter as a final step to put that perfect touch on your well cared for lawn.
Following the steps above and taking your time in doing so can help you achieve your goal of mowing that perfect lawn every time.