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Operating Tips
Effective striping is influenced by
grass condition and grass type
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Limp grass where wheel tracks are very visible is
usually good for striping.
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Stiff grass where wheel tracks are less visible will
usually produce poor striping.
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Cool season grass types found in northern regions
are usually good for striping.
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Warm season grass types found in southern
regions will usually produce less pronounced
striping.
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Transition zone grasses found in the narrow belt
region can produce good striping in some areas
and some portions of the growing season, while
producing poor striping in other areas or portions
of the season.
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Some grass types produce better striping contrast
when mowing short. Other grass types or
moisture content of the grass can provide better
contrast when mowing at a long/tall height of cut.
Experiment with what works best in your situation.
Striping visibility is affected by the
sun position
This is how the light is reflected on the grass.
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Mowing patterns which generally run east–west
will have a greater contrast than north–south
patterns.
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The striping pattern contrast is less visible
around noon, and is more visible in mornings and
afternoons.
Striping visibility is affected by
your position
The grass which is bent towards you will appear
darker, and grass which is bent away from you will
appear lighter.
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Mowing patterns which generally run along a
road will have greater contrast when viewed
approaching or leaving the property. The contrast
of striping will be less visible when looking across
the mowing direction.
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If the property has a focal point, or a viewing
location, it can be beneficial to mow in a pattern
that is generally to and from the observation point.
Lawn condition affects striping
visibility
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Large flat areas usually provide better striping
contrast than on slopes or areas with a lot of
trimming and edging.
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Mowing in morning dew can produce good striping
contrast.
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Double cut mowing, and mowing a second pass
at a 1/2 inch lower height of cut can produce good
striping contrast.
Mowing mode can affect striping
contrast
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Side dispersal of clippings can hide striping,
reducing the contrast effect.
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Bagging can display heavy wheel tracks, reducing
the effect of striping.
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Mulching will often display excellent contrast,
enhancing the effect of striping.
The landscape can promote or
hinder striping
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The mowing area size has an effect on the final
appearance. Large areas can look better when
mowed with a large mower. Small areas may not
look right when cut with a large mower.
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Large areas with occasional trees or other
obstructions will often look best when the mowing
pattern appears to go through the obstruction. For
example, it can look best for a pattern to match
and continue on the far side of a small pond. A
different cross cut pattern on the far side of a pond
may not be visible.
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Some areas look best with long straight lines of
striping mowing pattern, aligned with a property
edge. Some areas look best with a diamond
pattern, where neither straight line is aligned with
the property edge. Properties with rolling hillsides
or ponds can look best with a flowing curves
striping pattern. A distinctive feature like a small
pond can be highlighted and enhanced by a radial
pattern or by a ring pattern.
Some lawns need to be trained
to show a distinctive striping
contrast
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On a new property during weeks 1 and 2, you
may need to follow the exact same pattern and
direction in the same wheel tracks. This will begin
training the grass to bend in the desired direction.
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On week 3 use a cross–grain striping pattern.
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