Lawnmowers: How to cut the perfect lawn
Cutting grass for a lawn that will be a beautiful centrepiece in your garden is easy to do.
Watch our film below to see how to cut the perfect lawn:
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Check the height of the blades
Most mowers can be easily adjusted. At the start of the season, set the blades high then gradually lower them over the weeks, until you reach the main cutting height of 2.5cm. Cutting lower than this can result in a lawn that is weakened and more susceptible to drought and other problems.
To get good stripes
If you’re after a striped finish then you’ll need a mower with a rear roller.
• Start by cutting around the edge of the lawn.
• Put the cable over your shoulder to keep it out of your way to avoid cutting through it accidentally. Always make sure it is connected to an RCD to prevent electrocution.
• Work from the left-hand side of the lawn, cutting up and down the length.
• A good tip is to slightly overlap the previous stripe each time.
• Empty the collection box regularly otherwise it may drop clumps of clippings on the lawn.
• Finally, cut the edges with lawn shears or a grass trimmer for a neat result.
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