Lawn Striping Guidelines

A stripe pattern can add richness and depth to any lawn. Here are some guidelines to help produce various patterns and to enhance your striping techniques.

Basic stripe pattern:

Begin by mowing the perimeter around the property (Reference Figure 4-1). Next, mow in opposing directions through the remaining property (as shown in Figure 4-1). Take care when turning at the end of each row to prevent turf damage. A simple "Y" type turn at the end of each row will reduce the chance of turf damage while setting the mower up for the next row to be mowed.

Finish the job by mowing the perimeter again. This will remove any stripe pattern irregularities left from turning at the end of each row and delivers a finished look.

"Checkerboard" pattern:

Begin by mowing the perimeter around the property (Reference Figure 4-1). Next, mow in opposing directions (North and South or East and West) through the remaining portion of the property (as shown in Figure 4-1). Take care when turning at the end of each row to prevent turf damage. A simple "Y" type turn at the end of each row will reduce the chance of turf damage while setting the mower up for the next row to be mowed.

Now, travel in the opposite direction of the original mowing pattern (if you were mowing North and South, now mow East and West, etc). Reference Figure 4-2.

Finish the job by mowing the perimeter again. This will remove any stripe pattern irregularities left from turning at the end of each row and delivers a finished look.

FIGURE 4-1

FIGURE 4-2

"Diagonal or Criss-Cross" pattern:

This pattern is achieved using the same techniques as the "Checkerboard" pattern. Simply apply the stripes in a diagonal direction. See Figure 4-3.

FIGURE 4-3