Or if it's really thick and damp I'll do a patern like 2 rows forward 1 row back so they get finely mulched instead of clumped. Think a narrow clockwise rectangle on the right of a given square of grass that slowly walks to the left so the clipings are pulled away from the uncut grass and then run ove again on the return trip. Also helps in case it's thick enough that the grass isn't fully being cut.

[–] _Sc00ter@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 year ago

This is genius. I usually just get my blower out to break up the clumps, but I might give this a go

[–] cawifre@beehaw.org 1 points 1 year ago

I'm totally trying this the next time I wait too long between mowings!

[–] ki77erb@lemmy.world 6 points 1 year ago

This guy Dads.

[–] CeruleanRuin@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

But you have to alternate the pattern each time you mow or you'll get wheel ruts.

[–] Dettweiler42@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Only if you have a heavy mower and drive in the exact same spot every time. I can see it with a soft yard and a riding mower, but not so much with a push mower.

[–] CeruleanRuin@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

I definitely notice it with a push mower, but there's also the issue of the grass blades themselves always being cut in one direction. That'll produce a noticable effect over time if you don't vary mowing vector.

[–] TheFresh16@lemm.ee 1 points 1 year ago

Exactly this. I do the trim of the section I am working, then any areas that cannot be bulk mowed, then smaller and smaller square pattern on the bulk to avoid time consumed on excessive turning/momentum loss. Grass looks fine, not trying to impress anyone, and I get back to my family sooner.

[–] Dettweiler42@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

Same here. It's sort of a square shape following the borders and obstacles. I think the time savings are much greater compared to doing a 180 on either end, or walking the mower backwards.

I try to go the opposite direction on the next mow, if I remember.