I optimize my pattern for minimal direction changes, which saves me 3-5% on the time it takes to mow
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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.
This is genius. I usually just get my blower out to break up the clumps, but I might give this a go
I'm totally trying this the next time I wait too long between mowings!
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.
My robot mower does this. It traverses the lawn like a Roomba. Took me awhile to get used to.
My Roomba vacuums in a pattern. It finds the edges of the room, finds obstacles, and then goes ||||| across the middle of the room, doing little circles around table legs.
I'd need 6 of 'em for my lawn, last time I checked. Would bee nice tho
Must have a big yard! Mine is good for 1/2 acre but it could just run more often so I think you could stretch it a bit
I had an electric mower so my pattern was just "don't run over the extension cable."
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