How to Get the Best Lawn Patterns

If you’ve ever seen a neighbor’s perfectly patterned lawn and wondered how you could get the same effect, don’t worry. It’s not as hard as you may think! Some people assume that you need to plant different kinds of grass and mow at different times to get the perfect lawn patterns. However, it’s really all about reflection. When the blades are bent in different directions, they reflect light differently, which then creates the patterns you see.

We’ve provided tips and tricks to help you get the best lawn patterns. Read on to learn more, and visit Stoneham's Motorsports in Waynesboro and Everett, PA, when you’re ready to check out lawn mowers for sale.

Use Lawn Features as Guides

One important and often overlooked tip to follow is to use your lawn features as guides. There’s nothing worse than all of your hard work going to waste because your lawn patterns look unaligned or misshapen. To ensure neat lines, use features such as sidewalks or driveways as a guide when creating your lawn patterns.

Edge Your Lawn

Before you even start mowing your lawn, you should edge it. We recommend running two passes at the outside edges of your yard before you start working on your desired lawn pattern. Edging your yard will give you more room to make turns with your mower and the edges will stay even and clean.

Press With a Roller

If you really want the perfect lawn pattern, you’re going to need a roller. Although your lawn mower can help you achieve most of the job, a roller will blend the blades more, thus intensifying the difference between the light and dark sections. You can also use a striping kit for your mower. This is an important step in enhancing the look of your yard.

Change Your Patterns from Time to Time

Although you may have found your perfect lawn pattern, it’s important to change it every once in a while. If you stay with one design, your lawn mower tires will press down on specific areas and reduce airflow, eventually resulting in bald patches.

We hope this guide was helpful and you are now ready to achieve your ideal lawn patterns! If you have got any questions or want to check out some quality lawn mowers for sale, visit Stoneham's Motorsports in Waynesboro and Everett, PA.