Process Essay: How To Mow A Beautiful Lawn

How To Mow A Lawn: Simple Steps To A Beautiful Lawn Have you ever gazed out the kitchen window and realized the grass is getting extremely long and beginning to get a bit out of control. It is way past due to mow the lawn, but you haven’t had much experience in lawn keeping. You might see breathtaking lawns on television or in gardening magazines and wonder, how can I get my lawn to be a show stopper? Here are five simple steps and tips on pruning your lawn and making it look like a professional. First, before taking your mower out, make sure you do a quick yard prep. Be sure your lawn is free of sticks, branches, toys, rocks, etc. as they can result in damaging the blades of the mower if they any left behind. Also wear proper clothing (long shirt and pants) to protect from sticks, grass, and rocks. Don’t forget a hat to protect you from getting sunburnt and sunglasses to keep harsh rays out of your eyes. Listening to music isn’t a good idea as you can’t hear what is going on around you incase you need to stop the mower. Take into consideration the grass should be dry when you decide to cut the blades otherwise will clump full of wet …show more content…
Remove your mower out of the shed or garage. If it’s a push mower, you will want to pull on the cord on the side fairly hard until the mower starts. If your mower is an electric start kind, you can flip the switch on it to turn it on. This type of mower comes in a turn-key and push button style. Always refer to your manual if unsure about any questions about your mower. Consider this a good time to attach your lawn mower grass catcher if you have one. It will ensure to keep all the grass and leaves from the cutting. The key to a professional lawn is always cut in the same direction that you are pushing or riding. Mow in rows and make sure to keep your rows/columns as straight as possible. If you missed any spots, simply pass back over the grass patches that are left