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Confession time (lemmy.ml)
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[–] 51 points 3 years ago (5 children)

I optimize my pattern for minimal direction changes, which saves me 3-5% on the time it takes to mow

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  • [–] 9 points 3 years ago (2 children)

    I optimise mine for max clibbins dispersion.

    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.

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  • [–] 1 point 3 years 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.

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  • [–] 1 point 3 years ago (1 child)

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

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  • [–] 2 points 3 years ago* (1 child)

    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.

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  • [–] 1 point 3 years 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.

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  • [–] 1 point 3 years 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.

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