mowing lawns?

Question

is it true that mowing the lawn in different directions will help it grow?

Answer 1

yes the way you cut your lawn does matter. 1 st you should cut no more then 1/3 of the length off at a time. the best is to actually cut it twice once one way once the other. make sure your blade is sharp to avoid tearing the blade rather then cutting it. the reasons are one to keep your grass from leaning one way or the other. to avoid traffic lines in your grass. really important if you are using a tractor or heavy equipment to cut the grass. it is also a good idea to make a pear of spike shoes to wear while cutting. email me if you want directions on them. they help aerate the lawn.

Answer 2

I would guess it depends on the family. Many parents give children task to perform in order to build character, help out around the house, and to prepare them for when they have a house of their own. Due to gender roles things like mowing the lawn are considered a mans job, while washing dishes, and cleaning are considered a women's jobs. So with this in mind it is likely that families with a boy and a girl it is very unlikely that the girl will mow the lawn. Also if the father holds strongly the idea of gender roles (as many Americans do, both males and females) he will not let his daughter mow the lawn. So yes it is not a normal site, but that doesn't mean anything is wrong with a girl mowing the lawn

Answer 3

Should always mow your lawn in the same direction, Grows better

Answer 4

it will make for a neater looking cut on your lawn,, as the terrain varies the mower may cut deeper or less deep in some spots,, so some people mow in different directions ,,, but no it does not help it grow,, cutting at the right depth will help though

Answer 5

Cutting it helps it grow, but cutting in different directions does not - but it does stop it growing in one particular direction, so looking a bit strange.

If poss, cut it in a different direction from the last time, including diagonally, you'll find it looks much healthier.

Remember too, the last fine cut of the year, leave the cuttings to mulch down, it's food for the grass.

Answer 6

Yes. Always cut my own grass, watched Paul James for years, talked to plenty of yard guys and everyone says the same thing, vary how and what direction you cut your grass. Cutting all the time the same way makes the grass grow towards one direction.

Answer 7

No thats not true it's a myth. Fertilizer & lawn feeders will help it grow. Take my advise as I have had many of years experience in a Nursery.

Answer 8

I asked this question at home depot last month, the expert said it really dont matter, it will grow no matter what way you mow it. your choice.

Answer 9

No, it just helps you avoid having cutting lines in your yard from cutting the same path every time.

Answer 10

grass is just like your hair it grows from the roots not the ends so it doesn't matter how you cut it\, it will grow just the same