This Is the Best Mowing Pattern for a Healthy Lawn [Video]

If you mow your lawn regularly, you might be in the habit of going in straight lines up and down, starting and ending at the same spots, all season long, without a second thought. But following the exact same pattern week in and week out may be doing a disservice to your grass.

Grass leans and begins to grow in the direction in which it is cut, meaning it’ll grow unevenly rather than upright over time. Mowing in the same pattern over and over can also compact soil and create ruts, none of which is good for the health and longevity of your yard.

The best mowing pattern is one with variety

Your mowing pattern doesn’t need to be fancy or perfectly precise, nor do you need to go both horizontally and vertically within a single mowing session. The most important thing is that you change direction each time you mow, so you get variety over the course …