Top Techniques and Tips for Cutting Grass

Though mowing seems like a simple task, it needs to be done correctly in order to ensure a healthy lawn. However, if you ask around, you'll notice some different opinions about the right way to use lawn mowers in Toronto. It's time to clear up the confusion. The providers of landscaping equipment and landscaping equipment repair in Toronto at Hitch City have put together some tips for grass cutting success.

Rows or Spirals: Which Technique is Better?  

When it comes to lawn mowing techniques, the two most popular options are to mow in rows (making 90-degree turns as you go) or in a spiral (making 180-degree turns as you go). Both make it possible not to go over the same patch of grass twice, but is one better than the other?

The truth is that, given a square, flat lawn with no shrubs or trees, both methods require the same amount of turns, and therefore one likely isn't to be any faster than the other. Of course, most lawns tend to have shrubs, trees, and other obstacles, so you should try both to see which is more efficient for you. Additionally, while either method is likely to work just as well for a walk-behind mower, you might find it easier to make 90-degree turns and mow in rows on a riding mower.

To get the best results out of any technique, you should look into quality, efficient lawn mowers in Toronto. The effort you put in won't go far if you're not using the right tool for the job.

Tips to Keep in Mind While Cutting Grass

Two of the most important tips to keep in mind when using your lawn mower is to take your time and to not cut the grass too short. Yes, you should be using the most efficient method for your lawn, but rushing through the job can leave your grass uneven and improperly cut. Cutting a lawn too short can also leave it patchy, poorly developed, and more susceptible to weeds.

Another common mistake to avoid is mowing your grass when it's wet. Mowing wet grass can result in uneven cuts, and wet grass is also susceptible to clumping and clogging the mower. Plus, if the grass is wet then the ground is likely wet as well. Mowing in soggy soil can create damaging wheel ruts on your lawn.

Lawn Mowers and Landscaping Equipment Repair in Toronto

Knowing the right tips and techniques will only get you so far if you have an old or broken lawn mower. At Hitch City we provide landscaping equipment and landscaping equipment repair in Toronto, so that you never have to cut your grass with a faulty mower again.

We carry efficient lawn mowers from only the best and most trusted brands. Our Toronto lawn mower experts can either help you pick the right new mower, or fix up the one you've got.

If you're looking for landscaping equipment or mower repair in Toronto, just contact Hitch City at one of our three locations, Mississauga, Barrie or Scarborough, today.