Creating Patterns With Your Lawn Mower

There are few things more satisfying than seeing stripes and patterns in a freshly mowed lawn. However, it’s not always easy to accomplish the look! Our team at Tatum Motor Company has a few tricks of the trade to share with you. Continue reading to learn more about getting those straight lines in your grass. 

Find Focal Points

As you set out to create patterns in your lawn it can help to establish focal points throughout your property. Using landmarks can help you stay in a straight line as you progress through the yard, helping you keep your pattern neat and tidy. 

Give Your Grass a Chance to Grow

Although it’s tempting to start up the mower as soon as you see a weed or tall blade sticking above the others, it’s important to let your grass grow if you want to achieve a patterned lawn. Longer blades are more flexible and can be more easily manipulated in the direction you want them to go. Patterns are mostly created using shadows and the direction of the blades. 

Prioritize Lawn Health

Along with letting your grass grow a bit longer you should prioritize the health of your lawn. Soil health keeps your grass lush and so will the proper amounts of water and sunshine. Another thing that will help with the health of your lawn is alternating between patterns every time you mow. 

Keeping a beautiful lawn can be fun yet time consuming. Visit us in Anderson, MO, or Tontitown, AR, to browse our selection of lawn and garden equipment. We proudly serve Joplin, MO, and Fayetteville, AR.