Striping Examples
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How do you lay down beautiful stripes every time you cut the grass? Well, it’s actually not that hard—there are just a few things you need to do. First, make sure you’re using sharp or new blades. You don’t want to cut with a dull blade that will tear the grass rather than cutting it cleanly. Also, ensure your mower deck is clean and free of debris or grass buildup. The goal is to get maximum airflow through the deck as you’re cutting. This helps lift the grass and bend it in the direction you're moving. The last thing to make sure of is that you're cutting blade tip to blade tip. A lot of people cut wheel to wheel or do ¾ passes, which causes an uneven look to the stripe. Go blade tip to blade tip with 1–2 inches of overlap for the cleanest finish.
Another important aspect of laying down good-looking stripes is the grass type. The more lush and thick the grass is, the easier it will be to stripe. Tall fescue grass is a lighter color and doesn’t stripe as well as Kentucky bluegrass. But in Michigan, most grass grows thick enough to stripe, no matter what kind it is. However, with well-cared-for Kentucky bluegrass and a properly maintained mower with a striping kit installed, you can make it look beautiful!
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