How to mow your lawn like a professional: best tips

The best place to relax outside your home is a soft and fluffy lawn. However, it is not so easy to make it attractive and well-groomed.

Lawn mowing is a real art. Woman & Home has shared tips to help your grass look as good as if it was done by professional gardeners.

When to mow the lawn

It is better not to mow the grass in the heat or when it is wet, as this can damage it. Start not long before lunch, when the morning dew has evaporated but it is not too hot outside.

Clean up the lawn

Before you start the lawn mower, check that the lawn is free of debris and other objects. Hard objects such as stones can damage the blades of your tools.

Check the height of the blade

If you cut the grass too short during the growing season, it will disrupt the process of photosynthesis or moisture retention. This is one of the worst things that can happen to your lawn, as the grass carpet will not be very dense and weeds will spread more easily.

Use the two-thirds rule. That is, cut only the top third of the grass.

Check the sharpness of the blades

Make sure the mower blades are sharp. Dull blades can tear up the grass instead of cutting it, creating an ideal environment for weeds to grow.

How to make a beautiful pattern on the grass

Stripes on lawns appear after using a roller mower, which crushes the grass slightly. If you make cuts in different directions, the light falling on the lawn gives the impression that the stripes are slightly different in color. If you want to achieve this effect, you should leave the grass a little longer than usual.

Start mowing right at the edge of your lawn and cut the grass in a straight line along the entire length of the area. As you move, bring the edge of the mower slightly over the line where you just cut to avoid missing any plants.

Experts also advise not to walk too fast to optimize cutting efficiency. Also, mow at a constant speed to get an even bend in the grass.

Use shears

Areas where the lawn mower can't get through, such as areas near a fence, also need attention. Take a pair of garden shears and carefully trim away any remaining grass.

Clean the lawnmower

After you have finished mowing, be sure to clean your lawn mower. This is to prevent grass clippings and other debris from clogging the undercarriage.

Before cleaning the device, make sure you turn it off and disconnect it from the power source.

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