How to Mow Perfectly Straight Lines
- Decide on the pattern before you start.
- Use a string line to keep the first line straight.
- Make a neat turn at the end of each row and mow back alongside your first stripe.
Why You Can’t Get Stripes on Your Lawn
- Keep your lawn healthy and regularly mowed.
- Consider using a lawn striper kit or a tow-behind or push lawn mower roller.
- Explore different stripe patterns like diagonal or horizontal for a visual effect.
Achieving Stripes in Your Lawn
In order to achieve stripes in your lawn, you need something that slightly “presses” the blades down as you mow, so they lean in the same direction. It doesn’t take much and it will take a few days for the grass to stand back up. The light and dark stripes are created when sunlight reflects off bent grass blades. Warm season grass may not bend easily as cool season varieties, affecting the intensity of the stripes. To maintain straight lines, focus 10 feet in front of you while mowing and use an edging tool or guide string for guidance.